Recent Data Breaches

NI Police Data Breach Fallout

Summary The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) data breach exposed personal details of thousands of officers and staff, leading to fears for their safety, resignations, and a hefty fine. The breach highlighted systemic data […]

Recent Data Breaches

Salt Typhoon Targets US Telcos

Summary Chinese state-sponsored hackers, Salt Typhoon, exploited Cisco devices with a custom tool, JumbledPath, to spy on US and global telecommunications providers. They leveraged stolen credentials and a Cisco IOS vulnerability to gain access, exfiltrating […]

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Mermaids Fined For Data Breach

Summary The transgender charity Mermaids was fined £25,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information of its users. The breach, discovered in 2019, involved an internal email […]

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Ghost Ransomware Alert

Summary The FBI and CISA issued a joint advisory concerning the Ghost (Cring) ransomware group targeting organizations across 70+ countries. Ghost actors exploit vulnerabilities in public-facing applications, deploying ransomware and exfiltrating data for double extortion. […]

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Zacks Data Breach Exposes Millions

Summary A hacker leaked data of 12 million Zacks Investment Research users. The data includes names, usernames, email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, and passwords. This marks another significant security incident for Zacks, following previous […]

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British Library Hacked

Summary The British Library suffered a ransomware attack in October 2023, resulting in the leak of employee data and disruption of services. The Rhysida ransomware group claimed responsibility, demanding a ransom that the Library refused […]

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AT&T Data Breach Exposes Millions

Summary AT&T suffered a significant data breach impacting nearly all its wireless customers. Hackers accessed call and text records, but not content or sensitive personal information. The breach highlights the vulnerability of data stored on […]

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UK Joins Global Fight Against Ransomware

Summary The UK has joined a multinational effort to combat ransomware attacks by signing an agreement to prevent ransom payments. This agreement aims to disrupt the ransomware business model by cutting off the flow of […]

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School Hacks Expose Kids’ Data

Summary Ransomware attacks against schools are increasingly exposing sensitive student data online. Criminals exploit vulnerabilities, demanding ransoms and often leaking private information even if schools don’t pay. This has devastating consequences for children’s privacy, mental […]

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ENGlobal Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information

Summary ENGlobal confirmed a November 2024 cyberattack compromised sensitive personal information. The company initially reported a ransomware attack but didn’t disclose data exfiltration. This incident highlights increasing attacks on critical infrastructure and the importance of […]