AT&T, one of the US biggest network operators, confirms a massive data breach that happened in April. The hack resulted in a massive leak of user data – hackers allegedly got their hands on info about interactions via calls and messages. It affects not just AT&T customers themselves, but also the users of mobile virtual… Continue reading AT&T Hacked in April, All Wireless Customers Affected
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Dell Hacked, 49 Million Users Exposed
On Friday, May 10, Dell Technologies released a claim regarding the massive data leak that happened in their internal network. Data breach allegedly touches up to 49 million users, and contains only a few pieces of personally identifiable information. It looks like the hack was claimed back in late April by a threat actor on… Continue reading Dell Hacked, 49 Million Users Exposed
Data Breach & Data Leaks
Data leaks and Data Breaches are very similar phenomena with a slight difference in the principle of action. It was a human error in one case and, in the second, a cyber attack. But in both cases, it means that someone got unauthorized access to data that should have been better protected. What is a… Continue reading Data Breach & Data Leaks
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Hacked, Darknet Forum Sales Data
On February 1, 2024, a post on a Darknet hacker forum selling Hewlett Packard Enterprise data appeared. Threat actor known as IntelBroker claims hacking into the company’s network and grabbing a whole lot of data, including access tokens and passwords. The company themselves acknowledges the breach, but cannot confirm any cybersecurity incidents happened in the… Continue reading Hewlett Packard Enterprise Hacked, Darknet Forum Sales Data
23andMe Data Leak Exposes Nearly 7 Million Users’ Sensitive Data
Nearly 7 million clients of a genetic testing and biotechnology company 23andMe fell victim to a data leak in October. Hackers got unauthorized access and extracted profile data, affecting a significant portion of the company’s user base. Hackers Gain Access to Sensitive Data in 23andMe Database In a startling revelation, genetic testing and biotechnology company… Continue reading 23andMe Data Leak Exposes Nearly 7 Million Users’ Sensitive Data
Okta Hack Exposes Data of All Support Customers
Back in mid-October 2023 Okta, one of the world’s largest identity providers, suffered a data breach. Security vulnerabilities in its support system allowed hackers to access one of the support accounts. Formerly, it was said about a miserable amount of customers suffering from the breach. But over a month later, the company discloses that hackers… Continue reading Okta Hack Exposes Data of All Support Customers
LockBit Ransomware Exposes Boeing’s 50GB of Data Leaked
In a cybersecurity nightmare, Boeing, a global aerospace and defense titan, has fallen victim to the notorious LockBit ransomware group. It resulted in the exposure of a staggering 50 gigabytes of sensitive data. The breach came to light on November 15, 2023, as LockBit made good on its threat. They published Boeing’s confidential information after… Continue reading LockBit Ransomware Exposes Boeing’s 50GB of Data Leaked
US Military Emails Leaked Massively Due to the Typo
Email letters sent to the US military addresses ended up on similarly-named Mali emails because of the domain name typo. All this started as a mistake, but may transform into a typosquatting attempt for government-grade spying. Typos In Email Addresses Cause US Military Info Leak Well, the fact is here – the US military has… Continue reading US Military Emails Leaked Massively Due to the Typo
How to Protect Your Digital Footprint
The modern business world has been greatly advanced by the internet. Its convenience and numerous benefits have made people from all over the world reliant on the digital world. As the use of digital platforms continues to increase, businesses of all sizes should consider their digital footprint. What is Corporate Digital Footprint? Your company’s digital… Continue reading How to Protect Your Digital Footprint
What is eWallet? How to Protect Your eWallet
During a time of crisis, Americans turned to digital wallets called eWallets to purchase supplies without face-to-face interaction with payment terminals or cards. These wallets make purchasing supplies faster and easier than traditional methods. A common alternative to eWallets is the physical wallet, which is less convenient for many people. In addition, clever crooks and… Continue reading What is eWallet? How to Protect Your eWallet