Data breach stories - Page 13

China-linked hackers MURKY PANDA exploit trusted cloud relationships to conduct cyberespionage against North American government and tech sectors.

Workday has confirmed a breach via a third-party CRM platform, exposing business contact info through social engineering but no core customer data was compromised.

Workday has suffered a data breach exposing contact details, highlighting growing risks from social engineering and third-party cyberattacks this summer.

A breach at iiNet exposed personal data of over 280,000 Aussies, spotlighting ongoing cybersecurity flaws in the nation's digital infrastructure.

Certes launches quantum-safe technology that renders stolen data useless, protecting organisations against evolving cyber threats amid rising quantum computing risks.

A responsive, seamless contact centre is vital for Australian firms to rebuild customer trust amid rising cyber threats, says Kore.ai's Paul Rilstone.

Organisations urged to urgently patch Microsoft SharePoint after a critical flaw raises risk of remote code execution when combined with other vulnerabilities.

Ransom payments soared to an average of USD $1.13 million in Q2 2025, driven by rising data theft and targeted social engineering attacks, Coveware reports.

Google reveals data breach via ShinyHunters exploiting Salesforce cloud, exposing risks in SaaS security and reliance on user authentication methods.

Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.

Nearly 91% of security leaders are revamping hybrid cloud strategies as AI-driven cyber threats surge, highlighting the urgent need for deep observability tools.

Research shows 31% of ransomware victims endured multiple attacks due to fragmented, ineffective security tools, risking severe financial and reputational damage.

A quarter of files and 4.37% of prompts shared with GenAI tools contained sensitive data, raising security risks as employees use more AI applications.

Illumio unveils AI-driven Insights to enhance cyber resilience by detecting and containing threats across hybrid and multi-cloud networks with real-time risk analysis.

New research shows 83% of UK public sector organisations hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, the highest rate globally despite a slight overall decline.

Lab 1's report on 141 million breached files shows unstructured data, like financial and HR documents, greatly increase risks of fraud and cybercrime.

ManageEngine launches AD360 update with identity risk management and local MFA to help firms prevent breaches and secure unmanaged accounts.

A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.

In 2024, data breaches threaten business survival as regulators enforce stricter cybersecurity rules and firms must manage vast unstructured data with care.

Australian retailers face growing cyber threats; prioritising Enterprise Mobility Management is vital to protect customer data and maintain trust.