Data breach stories - Page 1
Qilin ransomware attack hits sheriff, $48K spent on recovery
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Ransomware gang Qilin claimed an April 2025 attack on Tennessee's Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, demanding USD $300,000, with no ransom paid.
Ransomware attacks expose urgent risks for critical utilities
3 days ago
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Spanish water supplier Aigües de Mataró was hit by ransomware, highlighting growing cyber risks to essential infrastructure worldwide, experts warn.
Efex strengthens cyber services with Datcom buy amid expansion
3 days ago
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Efex has acquired Australian cybersecurity firm Datcom to boost its managed IT services amid rising cyber threats and over 500 breach reports in six months.
Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024
4 days ago
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Nearly 400 data breaches at UK Jobcentres in 2024 exposed personal details of jobseekers, raising serious concerns over data security and privacy.
Cyberattacks on UK retail giants spark security concerns
6 days ago
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Harrods, Marks & Spencer and Co-op face a surge in cyberattacks, highlighting cybersecurity challenges within the UK retail sector amid rising digital threats.
How to keep public trust when systems go down
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Effective communication during cyberattacks is vital to maintain public trust and protect reputations, warns PR experts from Impact PR Auckland.
It’s the end of passwords as we know it
Last week
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Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia’s secure, hassle-free future for digital access.
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
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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
Last month
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storage
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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
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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
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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
Last month
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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
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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
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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
Last month
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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
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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
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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
Last month
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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.