Dutch DPA Fines Netflix €4.75 Million for GDPR Violations
Streaming giant Netflix has been hit with a hefty fine by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Dutch DPA) for failing to provide clear and sufficient information to customers about how...
Category: Data Leak
EagleMsgSpy: Unmasking a Sophisticated Chinese Surveillance Tool
Researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab have identified a sophisticated surveillance tool, dubbed EagleMsgSpy, reportedly used by law enforcement agencies in mainland China. The tool, operational since at least 2017,...
DDoSecrets Unveils Massive “Library of Leaks” Search Engine with Millions of Leaked Documents
Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoSecrets), the non-profit whistleblower organization is celebrating its sixth anniversary with the launch of a new public search engine: the Library of Leaks. This searchable database...
Fuji Electric Indonesia Suffers Ransomware Attack: Business Partner Data Potentially Leaked
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. has disclosed a ransomware attack targeting its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fuji Electric Indonesia (FEID). The incident, which occurred in late November 2024, rendered several PCs and servers...
Bologna FC Suffers Major Data Breach in Ransomware Attack
Serie A club falls victim to RansomHub, exposing sensitive player, financial, and operational data. Bologna FC 1909 S.p.a. has officially confirmed a targeted ransomware attack on its internal security systems,...
Hackers vs. LED Indicators: Why Tape Remains the Ultimate Camera Shield
A few years ago, a viral photo of Mark Zuckerberg’s laptop revealed a simple yet effective security measure: tape covering the webcam. It was a moment that ignited global conversations...
Privacy and Financial Security at Risk: McAfee Labs Warns of SpyLoan Applications
McAfee Labs has unveiled alarming findings about the surge in SpyLoan applications, a category of predatory loan apps exploiting social engineering tactics to compromise user privacy and financial security. These...
Government IDs and Facial Recognition: A New Phishing Threat
A recent report by Harsh Patel and Brandon Cook from the Cofense Phishing Defense Center highlights a dangerous new tactic aimed at exploiting online users by combining phishing for government...
Fortune 1000’s Hidden Threat: 30,000 Exposed APIs and 100,000 API Vulnerabilities Unveiled
The State of API Exposure 2024 report from the Escape team has unveiled a staggering number of exposed and vulnerable APIs within some of the world’s largest organizations. This comprehensive...
U.S. Soccer Federation Discloses Data Security Incident
The U.S. Soccer Federation has announced a data security incident that may have exposed the personal information of some fans and employees. On October 29, 2024, the organization issued a...
Data of Over 100 Million Individuals Exposed in Change Healthcare Cyberattack
Change Healthcare has officially confirmed that a cyberattack on February 21, 2024, compromised the medical records of over 100 million individuals. This incident represents the largest breach of protected health...
Nidec Precision Corporation Discloses Security Incident and Data Leak
Nidec Precision Corporation, a leading manufacturer of precision motors and components, recently announced details of a security incident that impacted its Vietnam subsidiary, Nidec Precision Vietnam Corporation (NPCV). The incident,...
Hardcoded Cloud Credentials Found in Popular Mobile Apps: A Major Security Flaw
In a recent report by Symantec, a critical security issue has been uncovered in several widely-used mobile applications across both Android and iOS platforms. These apps have been found to...
Cisco Investigates Potential Data Exposure, Confirms No Breach of Internal Systems
Cisco Systems is currently investigating an alleged unauthorized access to data housed on a public-facing DevHub environment. While initial reports suggested a potential breach of Cisco’s internal systems, the company...
Game Freak Confirms Hack, Employee Data and Pokémon Designs Leaked
The developer of the renowned Pokémon franchise, Game Freak, has officially confirmed a breach of their servers. Although the incident took place in August of this year, a public statement...
