Recent Data Breaches

Data Breach Roundup

Summary This article provides a comprehensive overview of recent data breaches, exploring the increasing trend, the associated costs for businesses, and the diverse sectors affected. It delves into specific incidents from 2025, highlighting the types […]

Recent Data Breaches

Scattered Spider Joins RansomHub

Summary Scattered Spider, a notorious cybercrime group known for sophisticated social engineering and data exfiltration, has joined the RansomHub ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation. This partnership raises concerns about increased ransomware attacks, especially given RansomHub’s rapid growth […]

Recent Data Breaches

Hunters Unleashed: Hive’s Legacy

Summary Hunters International, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group, emerged in late 2023, seemingly inheriting the mantle from the disrupted Hive ransomware operation. They’ve quickly gained notoriety for widespread attacks across various sectors globally, employing sophisticated tactics […]

Recent Data Breaches

Pennsylvania Teacher Union Breach Exposes 500,000

Summary A massive data breach at the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) has compromised the personal information of over 500,000 individuals. The stolen data includes names, social security numbers, financial details, and even medical information. […]

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ChatGPT Bug Exploited

Summary Hackers exploit a vulnerability in ChatGPT, redirecting users to malicious websites. Over 10,000 exploit attempts from a single IP address targeted the financial sector. Researchers observed the attacks and reported the vulnerability. Protect your […]

Recent Data Breaches

Internet Archive Hack Exposes Millions

Summary The Internet Archive suffered a significant data breach in September 2024, exposing data of 31 million users. The breach included email addresses, usernames, and bcrypt-hashed passwords. The incident coincided with DDoS attacks claimed by […]

Recent Data Breaches

Rubrik: AWS & GenAI Expansion

Summary Rubrik is expanding its services into the AWS ecosystem, enhancing its backup and cybersecurity offerings and introducing an API service for generative AI application development. This move includes the launch of Rubrik Cloud Vault […]

Recent Data Breaches

Ransomware Surge in November 2024

Summary November 2024 witnessed an unprecedented surge in ransomware attacks, breaking previous records. A confluence of factors, including the rise of new ransomware groups and increasingly sophisticated attack methods, contributed to this alarming trend. Organizations […]

Recent Data Breaches

Azure Data Breach Exposes Executives

Summary Microsoft Azure suffered a major data breach, compromising hundreds of executive accounts. Hackers employed phishing and account takeover techniques, bypassing multi-factor authentication in some cases. This incident underscores the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks and […]

Recent Data Breaches

Meshworks Ransomware Attack Exposes Data

Summary The Sarcoma ransomware group targeted Australian steel fabricator Meshworks in October 2024, stealing 8 GB of sensitive data. The attack underscores the vulnerability of businesses to cyber threats, highlighting the critical need for robust […]