Data Breach

A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release of secure or private/confidential information to an untrusted environment.

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FinTech Banking Partner Evolve Bancorp Hit by Major Ransomware Attack
FinTech Banking Partner Evolve Bancorp Hit by Major Ransomware Attack
June 26, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

In many ways, it has been the summer of cyberattacks and data breaches. And with the news Tuesday (June 25) that Russian-linked ransomware gang Lockbit is...

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CDK Fallout Continues as Car Dealers Go Old School
CDK Fallout Continues as Car Dealers Go Old School
June 24, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Software companies have taken over large swathes of the economy during the past few decades. And when something goes wrong with these software companies, something...

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Report: Consumer Data From Snowflake Hack Being Sold to Cybercriminals
Report: Consumer Data From Snowflake Hack Being Sold to Cybercriminals
June 20, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Consumer data from LendingTree subsidiary QuoteWizard was reportedly stolen by hackers, who are selling it to the highest bidder on cybercriminal forums. The theft and...

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Hackers Increasing Pressure on Snowflake Customers to Make Ransom Payments
Hackers Increasing Pressure on Snowflake Customers to Make Ransom Payments
June 17, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers who targeted Snowflake customers are reportedly demanding ransom payments ranging from $300,000 to $5 million from as many as 10 breached companies. The hacking group, known...

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Fresh Wave of Major Cyberattacks Exposes Key Enterprise Security Weaknesses
Fresh Wave of Major Cyberattacks Exposes Key Enterprise Security Weaknesses
June 11, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

On a weekly basis, businesses operating within security-critical industries are reminded that security is critical. In just the past handful of days, three substantial cyberattacks...

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TikTok Hit by Security Breach That Used Malicious Links
TikTok Hit by Security Breach That Used Malicious Links
June 04, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

TikTok reportedly dealt with a recent security breach when hackers targeted well-known brands and celebrities on the platform. The hackers sent malicious links through private...

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Ticketmaster Customer Info at Risk After Reported Hack
Ticketmaster Customer Info at Risk After Reported Hack
June 02, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Already fighting an antitrust suit, Live Nation is now also dealing with a data breach.  The country’s biggest ticket seller announced Friday (May 31) that...

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MGM Hackers Reportedly Targeting Banks and Insurers
MGM Hackers Reportedly Targeting Banks and Insurers
May 08, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Last year, a group called Scattered Spider pulled off a massive hack targeting casinos. Now, this mysterious collective has apparently turned its attention to the banking and...

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UnitedHealth Still ‘Trying to Dig Through’ Cause of Cyberattack
UnitedHealth Still ‘Trying to Dig Through’ Cause of Cyberattack
May 01, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

UnitedHealth’s CEO said the company is still investigating a security failure behind a massive cyberattack. Testifying before the Senate Finance Committee Wednesday (May 1), Andrew...

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