When cloud storage company My Cloud suffered a recent data breach, many users feared the worst. Unfortunately, their fears have been realised as several customers have been locked out of their accounts with no explanation or recourse. My Cloud had stated in a statement released earlier this week that they had identified “unauthorised access to… Continue reading Users fume after My Cloud network breach locks them out of their data
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Two hackers charged with last year’s DEA portal breach
Two hackers have recently been charged with breaking into the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) portal last year. The pair, Matthew Phillips, 27, and Justin Liverman, 25, have been accused of using stolen usernames and passwords to gain access to the portal. The portal normally is used for communication between the DEA and other law enforcement… Continue reading Two hackers charged with last year’s DEA portal breach
Security firm Rubrik is latest to be felled by GoAnywhere vulnerability
Recently, news broke that security firm Rubrik had become the latest victim of the ‘GoAnywhere’ vulnerability. The security firm, which provides data protection and management solutions, has experienced a massive data breach due to the vulnerability. This comes on the heels of similar breaches that have occurred for organizations using GoAnywhere, a managed file transfer… Continue reading Security firm Rubrik is latest to be felled by GoAnywhere vulnerability
Congress’s Social Security Numbers Leaked in Health Data Breach
Recently, Congress was hit with a massive data breach in a health data leak that included social security numbers of several members. The exposure of the numbers, which could be used to carry out various forms of identity theft, was made public on a web site that claimed to offer support services. The data breach… Continue reading Congress’s Social Security Numbers Leaked in Health Data Breach
GoDaddy says a multi-year breach hijacked customer websites and accounts
On Tuesday, popular domain registrar and web hosting provider GoDaddy revealed it had suffered a “multi-year” security breach that allowed hackers to hijack customer websites and accounts. The breach, first reported by Krebs On Security, was attributed to the Compal Blu remote access system, which the company had implemented in 2014, allowing employees access to… Continue reading GoDaddy says a multi-year breach hijacked customer websites and accounts
Atlassian and Envoy briefly blame each other for data breach
Recently, Atlassian and Envoy have been involved in a very public data breach, with each company pointing fingers at the other for the breach. This is an example of the very real danger that companies face when it comes to data security, and highlights the importance of making sure security protocols are in place before… Continue reading Atlassian and Envoy briefly blame each other for data breach
This week’s Reddit breach shows company’s security is (still) woefully inadequate
It’s been a week since Reddit, one of the world’s most popular online platforms, experienced a security breach that allowed a hacker to gain access to user information. While details are still forthcoming, this breach is a stark reminder that companies of all sizes and industries need to better protect their users data. The Reddit… Continue reading This week’s Reddit breach shows company’s security is (still) woefully inadequate
Daily Crunch: Cell network provider Google Fi confirms customer data breach
Google Fi, the cell network provider owned by Google, has recently confirmed a customer data breach, leading to stolen personal information. This incident has sparked concerns over the safety of user data, especially since the company was believed to be one of the most secure networks on the market. Google Fi notified their customers of… Continue reading Daily Crunch: Cell network provider Google Fi confirms customer data breach