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Privacy technologies

ShinyHunters sent Google an extortion demand; Shiny comments on current activities

fromTheregister

France news

Paris police claim arrests of five BreachForums admins

from247wallst.com

1 week ago

Information security

4 Stocks Perfectly Positioned For 2025's Cybercrime Boom

fromSecurityWeek

3 weeks ago

Information security

BreachForums Owner Sent to Prison in Resentencing

Privacy technologies

ShinyHunters sent Google an extortion demand; Shiny comments on current activities

fromTheregister

France news

Paris police claim arrests of five BreachForums admins

more#cybercrime

UK news

1 week ago

Six out of 10 UK secondary schools hit by cyber-attack or breach in past year

UK educational institutions face disproportionately high cyber-attacks, with schools and universities frequently targeted by phishing, access-broker-facilitated breaches, and ransomware.

2 weeks ago

'No Harm, No Foul:' Courts Take Tougher Line on Data-Breach Suits - DataBreaches.Net

U.S. judges increasingly require concrete, traceable financial harm from data breaches before allowing lawsuits, dismissing claims based on exposure or emotional distress alone.

fromEntrepreneur

3 weeks ago

Why It's Time to Rethink the Health Data Economy | Entrepreneur

Healthcare data must be treated as shared value with contributors given control, compensation, and alignment to ensure security, trust, and better quality data.

#password-security

4 weeks ago

Information security

Password1: how scammers exploit variations of your logins

Privacy technologies

How passkeys work: Your passwordless journey begins here

4 weeks ago

Information security

Password1: how scammers exploit variations of your logins

Privacy technologies

How passkeys work: Your passwordless journey begins here

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Mobile app security is a huge blind spot for developer teams - 93% are confident their applications are secure, but 62% reported breaches last year

Organizations overestimate mobile app security readiness despite widespread breaches, accelerated release pressures, and frequent malware, data loss, and credential-theft incidents.

#ransomware

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay (California)

Yet another data-breach letter? Here's what to do

Privacy professionals

When ransomware listings create confusion as to who the victim was

Information security

Infostealers are super spreaders for ransomware attacks

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay (California)

Yet another data-breach letter? Here's what to do

Privacy professionals

When ransomware listings create confusion as to who the victim was

Infostealers are super spreaders for ransomware attacks

Infostealer malware is a significant contributor to the rise in ransomware attacks, with a projected increase in usage for 2025.

Don't Let Hackers Win, This 60% Off Solution Keeps Your Identity Safe at All Times - Kotaku

Rising global cyberattacks targeting individuals demand upgraded paid cybersecurity solutions, and Avast is offering discounted Premium and Ultimate plans with comprehensive protections.

Privacy technologies

Lack of visibility creates "cascade" of security risk, says Kiteworks

Organizations lacking visibility into third-party relationships, breach frequency, and AI use face higher breach rates, slower detection, and greater litigation costs.

Scale of MoD Afghan data breaches widens dramatically | Computer Weekly

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has admitted there have been more than 12 times as many data breaches linked to its Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap) programme than previously thought. Until now, a total of four breaches were known to have hit Arap, a scheme established back in April 2021 to bring Afghan citizens at risk of Taliban persecution to safety in the UK. However, according to Freedom of Information (FoI) figures released to the BBC, the true number is actually 49.

UK news

fromwww.bbc.com

Dozens more UK Afghan data breaches uncovered

What began as an isolated incident, which the Ministry of Defence initially sought to keep from public view, has now escalated into a series of catastrophic failings. "We urge the Ministry of Defence to be fully transparent with both those affected and the wider public. Victims should not be forced to learn the truth through legal action or news reports."

UK politics

#cybersecurity

Privacy professionals

Why Your Security Culture is Critical to Mitigating Cyber Risk

Privacy professionals

Federal judiciary says it is boosting security after cyberattack; researcher finds new leaks - DataBreaches.Net

Privacy professionals

Leaked Credentials Up 160%: What Attackers Are Doing With Them

5 years ago

Information security

Passwords Are Dead. What's Your Excuse for Still Using Them? | HackerNoon

Are Scattered Spider and ShinyHunters one group or two? And who did France arrest?

Scattered Spider and ShinyHunters are reportedly the same entity, linked to Salesforce attacks.

Average Brit hit by five data breaches since 2004

Over three million British user accounts were breached in the second quarter of 2025, despite a global drop in data breaches.

Privacy professionals

Why Your Security Culture is Critical to Mitigating Cyber Risk

Privacy professionals

Federal judiciary says it is boosting security after cyberattack; researcher finds new leaks - DataBreaches.Net

Privacy professionals

Leaked Credentials Up 160%: What Attackers Are Doing With Them

5 years ago

Information security

Passwords Are Dead. What's Your Excuse for Still Using Them? | HackerNoon

Privacy professionals

Are Scattered Spider and ShinyHunters one group or two? And who did France arrest?

Privacy professionals

Average Brit hit by five data breaches since 2004

Credential theft has surged 160% in 2025

Credential theft now represents 20% of data breaches, with a 160% increase in compromised credentials in 2025.

Digital life

Scattered Spider has a new Telegram channel to list its attacks - DataBreaches.Net

A new Telegram channel quickly revealed multiple data breaches and legal documents, showcasing chaotic activity and various types of content.

#ai-security

Privacy professionals

AI breaches aren't just a scare story any more - they're happening in real life

Privacy technologies

68% of Organizations Experienced Data Leakage From Employee AI Usage

Tech industry

The TechBeat: IPinfo Launches IPinfo PLUS: High-Resolution IP Privacy Data For Greater Certainty (7/7/2025) | HackerNoon

Artificial intelligence

The TechBeat: AI Security Posture Management (AISPM): How to Handle AI Agent Security (7/5/2025) | HackerNoon

Tech industry

The TechBeat: Closing the Feedback Loop: Building AI That Learns from Its Users (7/3/2025) | HackerNoon

Business professionals show less concern than technical teams about AI-driven threats.

Machine identities will outnumber human users; security measures must be equal for both.

Securing AI agents against prompt injections is critical for safeguarding systems.

Coordinating multiple AI agents is essential for operational efficiency.

Artificial intelligence

Data Security Risk: Analysis of AI Tools Reveals 84% Breached

Employee use of AI tools poses significant security risks due to lack of oversight and unclear policies.

Privacy professionals

AI breaches aren't just a scare story any more - they're happening in real life

Privacy technologies

68% of Organizations Experienced Data Leakage From Employee AI Usage

Tech industry

The TechBeat: IPinfo Launches IPinfo PLUS: High-Resolution IP Privacy Data For Greater Certainty (7/7/2025) | HackerNoon

Artificial intelligence

The TechBeat: AI Security Posture Management (AISPM): How to Handle AI Agent Security (7/5/2025) | HackerNoon

Tech industry

The TechBeat: Closing the Feedback Loop: Building AI That Learns from Its Users (7/3/2025) | HackerNoon

Artificial intelligence

Data Security Risk: Analysis of AI Tools Reveals 84% Breached

Employee use of AI tools poses significant security risks due to lack of oversight and unclear policies.

more#ai-security

There are no secrets on the internet. Just ask the women who entrusted their data to Tea | Arwa Mahdawi

Data breaches have compromised personal information, as seen in the Tea app hack, affecting women's safety.

US politics

fromThe Verge

fromwww.independent.co.uk

This 'violently racist' hacker claims to be the source of the New York Times' Mamdani scoop

An individual known as the Anime Nazi has hacked multiple universities, stealing sensitive data and promoting a violent, racist ideology.

#data-security

UK news

Hundreds of MoD data breaches revealed as security questions raised after Afghan leak

fromwww.independent.co.uk

6 months ago

Information security

Why every business needs a data security strategy

UK news

Hundreds of MoD data breaches revealed as security questions raised after Afghan leak

6 months ago

Why every business needs a data security strategy

Data breaches expose sensitive information, necessitating robust data security measures to prevent financial loss, reputational damage, and compliance violations.

Information security

Do Companies Invest Enough in Cyber Security?

Information security

HMRC phishing breach wholly avoidable, but hard to stop | Computer Weekly

fromBusiness Matters

Information security

Do Companies Invest Enough in Cyber Security?

Information security

HMRC phishing breach wholly avoidable, but hard to stop | Computer Weekly

How passkeys work: The complete guide to your inevitable passwordless future

Passkeys improve security by eliminating the need to share secrets during authentication.

fromTechCrunch

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch

Stalkerware industry suffers major data breaches, affecting thousands of victims and revealing sensitive personal information multiple times.

Microsoft and Google fail to protect patient data

Healthcare email security vulnerabilities are severe, with outdated technologies and misplaced responsibilities undermining patient data protection.

Bluetooth leaks enable eavesdropping via headphones

Security vulnerabilities were found in Bluetooth chips by Airoha that enable eavesdropping and device control.

British hacker IntelBroker faces years in a US prison cell | Computer Weekly

The IntelBroker alias has caused millions in damages to victims around the world. This action reflects the FBI's commitment to pursuing cyber criminals around the world.

UK news

EU data protection

The $177 million AT&T data breach settlement could mean a payout for you - how to qualify

AT&T customers may receive cash from a class action settlement due to data breaches that exposed personal information.

#healthcare

fromMedCity News

Healthcare

HIPAA's Blind Spot: It's Time to Address Client-Side Attacks - MedCity News

Healthcare

US healthcare data breaches are out of control - over 400 million patient records have been exposed in the last two years

fromMedCity News

Healthcare

HIPAA's Blind Spot: It's Time to Address Client-Side Attacks - MedCity News

Healthcare

US healthcare data breaches are out of control - over 400 million patient records have been exposed in the last two years

US healthcare data breaches are extensive, with 409 million records exposed in two years.

more#healthcare

Artificial intelligence

AI Emerges as the Top Concern for Security Leaders

AI and its implications have overtaken ransomware and malware as the primary concern for security leaders.

What are the best practices for securing AWS tech stacks? | Computer Weekly

AWS is vital for businesses but can pose major risks if mismanaged.

Improper configurations can lead to security breaches and hefty fines.

fromTheregister

Snowflake CISO talks lessons learned from breaches, improv

It was an unfortunate situation that our customers went through, and we've really pivoted from a shared-security model to more of a shared-destiny model with our customers.

Information security

Privacy technologies

Your password manager is under attack, and this new threat makes it worse: How to defend yourself

The tech industry's shift towards passkeys may increase reliance on password managers, posing a risk due to constant cyberattacks against these systems.

2 years ago

SpyCloud Analysis Reveals 94% of Fortune 50 Companies Have Employee Data Exposed In Phishing Attacks | HackerNoon

Phishing attacks are increasingly sophisticated and target valuable identity data, necessitating enhanced organizational defenses and training.

Third Parties and Machine Credentials: The Silent Drivers Behind 2025's Worst Breaches

Third-party exposure and machine credential abuse significantly contributed to data breaches, necessitating comprehensive identity governance for both human and machine identities.

fromNextgov.com

Democrats worry DOGE may have violated privacy, cybersecurity law in taking NLRB data

Congress is investigating allegations of data breaches involving the NLRB and DOGE, based on whistleblower reports.

Why NHIs Are Security's Most Dangerous Blind Spot

Non-Human Identities (NHIs) present a significant and neglected threat in cybersecurity beyond traditional user credentials.

HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation with Guam Memorial Hospital Authority

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority settled with HHS OCR over HIPAA violations after data breaches from ransomware and hacking.

Where Were You When the World Shut Down? I Was on BreachForums. | HackerNoon

BreachForums, a significant dark web forum, was unexpectedly shut down, impacting users reliant on its marketplace for hacked data.