In a significant escalation of cyber warfare tactics, the Russian-backed hacker group Sandworm has launched a sophisticated operational technology (OT) attack on Ukraine's power grid, causing widespread disruptions. This attack, detailed in reports by cybersecurity experts, marks a concerning
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The BlackCat (also known as ALPHV) ransomware group has claimed responsibility for an attack on healthcare giant Henry Schein, announcing that they have successfully exfiltrated 35TBs of sensitive data from its network. The exposed data includes internal payroll information and shareholder
In a landmark decision that shakes the core of online advertising, Meta Platforms Inc. has been directed by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) to cease targeted advertising practices across the European Economic Area (EEA). This measure primarily impacts its social media services, Facebook
In a significant cybersecurity incident, CCleaner, a popular optimization tool, has confirmed a data breach that exposed the personal information of its paid customers. The breach, which occurred in May, was part of the massive MOVEit cyberattack that affected numerous organizations
The notorious Arid Viper advanced persistent threat (APT) group, also recognized as APT-C-23, Desert Falcon, and TAG-63, has undertaken a sophisticated spyware campaign. The operation targets Arabic-speaking Android users through a sham dating application, which serves as a front to harvest
Hackers have reportedly exposed sensitive student data from the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada. The breach, confirmed by CCSD on October 16, revealed that threat actors had gained unauthorized access to the district's email servers. According to a report conducted by
Casio, the prominent Japanese electronics manufacturer, has publicly acknowledged and apologized for a significant data breach on its educational web application, ClassPad.net. The breach potentially affects tens of thousands of its customers within Japan and 148 other countries. Upon detection
The City of Philadelphia has come forward to disclose a substantial data breach, revealing that unauthorized actors may have gained access to City email accounts containing sensitive personal details and protected health information. The breach, initially discovered on May 24 due to suspicious
A startling revelation from cybersecurity firm Outpost24 has exposed a concerning trend among IT administrators: a widespread reliance on default passwords, with 'admin' being the most popular choice. Over 40,000 admin portal accounts were found to be using this rudimentary password, casting doubts
Okta, a leading identity and access management company, recently faced a security breach in its support unit, exposing customer data. The breach, disclosed on October 19, was caused by a cybercriminal who used stolen credentials to gain unauthorized access to files containing sensitive customer