Data breach stories
Distology partners with Flare to boost threat intelligence tools
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Distology partners with Flare to enhance threat intelligence and dark web monitoring for UK and European security resellers and MSSPs.
Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
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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.
Check Point launches AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore
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Check Point unveils AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore, combining local data residency with proactive threat intelligence for enhanced protection.
LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
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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.
Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers
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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.
AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid
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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.
Ransomware attacks down 31% but retail sector hit hard
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Global ransomware attacks fell 31% in April, but key UK retailers like M&S and Harrods faced disruptive incidents amid a complex cyber threat landscape.
Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears
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UK food logistics firm Peter Green Chilled faces ransomware attack, threatening supply chains and client retailers like Tesco and Aldi amid rising cyber threats.
AI investment rises as security teams battle skills shortages
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Splunk's report reveals 71% of ANZ organisations boost AI investment amid staffing shortages to tackle security tool fragmentation and rising cyber threats.
AI tools expose sensitive data at 99% of organisations
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A Varonis report reveals 99% of organisations expose sensitive data to AI tools due to security lapses, risking data breaches amid rapid AI adoption.
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
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The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.
Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants
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The Legal Aid Agency faced a major cyber-attack exposing data of hundreds of thousands of applicants, raising serious concerns over sensitive personal information security.
Willis names Leah Mooney as Pacific consulting head for cyber risk
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Leah Mooney has been appointed Pacific Consulting Leader for Technology, Cyber and Privacy Risk at Willis, bringing over 20 years of expertise to the role.
Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach
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Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.
Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services
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Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.
Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm
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The Australian Human Rights Commission has suffered a data breach after sensitive documents were exposed online due to a server misconfiguration, raising security concerns.
Dior & Nucor cyberattacks highlight risks for global firms
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Luxury brand Dior and US steel producer Nucor both face major cyberattacks, exposing vulnerabilities in fashion and industrial sectors globally.
Marks & Spencer cyber breach highlights vulnerabilities in UK's retail sector
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Marks & Spencer faces a cyberattack disrupting contactless payments and online orders, exposing serious digital security flaws during peak retail season.
Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
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Marks and Spencer’s recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.
Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach
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Andy Frain Services disclosed a data breach affecting 100,964 individuals in October 2024, with ransomware group Black Basta claiming responsibility.