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Data breach stories - Page 13

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Outpost24 identifies key OAuth risks & best practice solutions

Sat, 21st Jun 2025
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Outpost24 reveals seven common OAuth risks and offers best practices to help organisations prevent unauthorised access and data breaches through better token security.
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Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.
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UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.
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Major healthcare providers leave email systems open to phishing risk

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Over a third of top global healthcare providers lack full email security, leaving systems vulnerable to phishing and risking patient safety and data breaches.
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Myriad360 & Cyera launch AI-powered data security tool for AWS

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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cloud security
Myriad360 and Cyera have launched the AI-powered Data Security Health Assessment to enhance data security and compliance in AWS environments.
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Wasabi gains ISO certification to boost cloud data security

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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encryption
Wasabi Technologies has earned ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to top-tier cloud data security and regulatory compliance globally.
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Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.
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UK public sector unprepared for cyber-attacks, survey reveals

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Survey shows 60% of UK public sector IT leaders see cyber-attacks as inevitable, with phishing and ransomware posing top threats amid weak defences.
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Retail cyber attacks surge as United Natural Foods hit by breach

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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United Natural Foods suffered a cyber attack that disrupted operations and hit its share price by 9.3%, amid rising ransomware threats targeting major retailers.
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Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Semperis enhances its Directory Services Protector to detect BadSuccessor attacks exploiting dMSAs in Windows Server 2025, before any official patch is available.
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Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches

Sun, 8th Jun 2025
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Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.
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Bitdefender unveils GravityZone tool for easier compliance

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Bitdefender launches GravityZone Compliance Manager to simplify regulatory compliance with real-time monitoring, automated reports, and streamlined audit readiness.
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Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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ransomware
Rapid7's Q1 2025 report reveals stolen credentials without MFA cause 56% of breaches, while manufacturing faces the highest threat from ransomware attacks.
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Russian Market remains key player in cyber credential theft

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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cloud security
Russian Market remains pivotal in cyber credential theft, with over 136,000 alerts in 2024 for stolen credentials sold at just USD $2 each.
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Distology partners with Flare to boost threat intelligence tools

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Distology partners with Flare to enhance threat intelligence and dark web monitoring for UK and European security resellers and MSSPs.
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Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.
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LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records

Thu, 29th May 2025
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LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.
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Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.
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AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid

Thu, 29th May 2025
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A Delinea report reveals 69% of organisations faced AI-driven ransomware attacks in the past year, despite fewer victims paying ransoms.