Recent Data Breaches

StreamElements Data Breach

Summary StreamElements confirmed a data breach at a third-party service provider impacting 210,000 users. Leaked data includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, originating from their order management system between 2020 and 2024. StreamElements […]

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AT&T’s Ransomware Woes

Summary AT&T paid a $370,000 ransom after a data breach exposed call and text logs of millions of customers. The hacker, allegedly an American living in Turkey, targeted AT&T’s Snowflake cloud storage. This incident highlights […]

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Fortinet’s Cloud Conundrum

Summary Fortinet, a cybersecurity giant, suffered a data breach in September 2024, impacting less than 0.3% of its customer base. A threat actor, “Fortibitch,” exfiltrated 440 GB of data from a third-party cloud-based file drive, […]

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LoanDepot Ransomware Attack: 17M Affected

Summary A ransomware attack on LoanDepot compromised data of nearly 17 million customers. The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group claimed responsibility. The incident cost LoanDepot $27 million, highlighting the increasing financial impact of cyberattacks. Explore the data […]

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Access Sports Data Breach

Summary A ransomware attack on Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics compromised the data of over 88,000 individuals. The stolen data includes names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, financial information, medical information, and health insurance […]

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U.S. Marshals and Ransomware

Summary The U.S. Marshals Service suffered a significant ransomware attack in February 2023, compromising sensitive law enforcement data. The attack was labeled a “major incident,” leading to a forensic investigation by the Department of Justice. […]

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Ukrainian Railways Cyberattack

Summary Ukrainian Railways was hit by a large-scale cyberattack, disrupting online services and ticketing. Train operations remained unaffected thanks to backup protocols. The attack, suspected to be of Russian origin, highlights the vulnerability of critical […]

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Ransomware Rampage: 2024’s Cyber Onslaught

Summary This article delves into the top 10 biggest cyberattacks of 2024, focusing on the widespread impact of ransomware. We explore the devastating consequences of these attacks across various sectors, from healthcare to government agencies, […]

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NYU Data Breach Exposes Millions

Summary A hacker compromised NYU’s website, leaking data of over 3 million applicants since 1989. The hacker claims the act aimed to expose illegal admissions practices. The breach included names, test scores, financial aid details, […]