Data breach stories - Page 4

Black Kite launches tool for third-party vulnerability insight
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Black Kite launches Vulnerability Intelligence Briefs to help organisations identify and manage third-party cyber risks, enhancing supply chain security.

Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks
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Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.

How to control the narrative during a cybersecurity breach
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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UK organisations must act swiftly in cyber breaches, combining rapid system patches with clear, credible communication to protect their reputations.

Tenable reveals privilege risk in Google Cloud Composer flaw
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Tenable Research revealed a privilege escalation flaw in Google Cloud Composer, risking unauthorised access to key cloud resources before Google's fix.

System intrusions cause 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Verizon's 2025 DBIR reveals system intrusions caused 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches, with ransomware hitting 51% and malware attacks soaring to 83%.

Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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The ransomware group Qilin claims two cyber-attacks on US government bodies, raising concerns over public sector cybersecurity and service disruptions.

Lab data breach exposes sensitive records of 1.6 million people
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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The Laboratory Services Cooperative has suffered a data breach exposing sensitive info of 1.6 million people across 35 states, highlighting risks in healthcare.

Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Kaspersky reveals a six-fold spike in phishing attacks via SVG image files in March 2025, targeting users with fake Google and Microsoft login pages.

How to manage Communications during a cyber attack
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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A clear, calm communications plan is vital in a cyberattack, helping firms maintain trust and control amid rising digital threats.

Researchers reveal data splicing attacks bypassing DLP
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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SquareX reveals data splicing attacks exploiting browser flaws to bypass major DLP solutions, risking corporate data loss and intellectual property theft.

Cybersecurity concerns rise after US Treasury OCC breach
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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A substantial data breach affecting the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has raised urgent concerns about cybersecurity within U.S. government agencies.

DBS & Bank of China Singapore hit by cyberattack
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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A ransomware attack on a printing vendor has exposed customer data from DBS and Bank of China Singapore, highlighting urgent supply chain cybersecurity needs.

Tech Mahindra partners with Nuix for AI-driven fraud solutions
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Tech Mahindra has formed a strategic partnership with Nuix to enhance cyber and fraud detection for global enterprises using AI-powered analytics.

Australia's data breach costs hit record AUD $4.26m
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Australia faces escalating cybersecurity challenges as data breach costs hit AUD $4.26 million, prompting urgent calls for enhanced digital defences.

World Cloud Security Day highlights rising cyber threats
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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As World Cloud Security Day highlights escalating cyber threats, experts stress the urgent need for robust cloud security frameworks to safeguard digital environments.

Morphing Meerkat leads sophisticated phishing operation
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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A new cyber threat, led by the actor known as Morphing Meerkat, is exploiting DNS records to launch sophisticated phishing attacks on over 100 brands.

AI challenges BFSI data infrastructure security & quality
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is straining data infrastructures in the banking sector, revealing critical challenges in security and data quality.

Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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A new Datacom survey reveals a stark divide in cybersecurity confidence in New Zealand, with 71% of leaders confident in their staff, while only 51% of employees feel prepared.

Prominent spyware firm SpyX breached, exposing Apple users
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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A significant data breach at spyware firm SpyX has reportedly affected nearly two million individuals, including thousands of Apple users, raising serious concerns.

Global education sector unprepared for rising cyberattacks
Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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A report from KnowBe4 reveals educational institutions are ill-equipped to handle escalating cyber threats, becoming prime targets amid rising digital reliance.