Data Breach

Hackers attacked Denmark’s critical infrastructure by compromising 22 energy organizations. This information was revealed by SektorCERT, a non-profit cybersecurity center for critical sectors. In May 2023, hackers attacked Danish critical infrastructure and compromised several organizations in just a few days. This was the biggest attack of its kind in Denmark …

A cyber attack on the financial services division of China’s biggest bank has caused disruptions in the US Treasury market. Clients of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China have had to redirect their trades. ICBC Financial Services, a member of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, was targeted …

According to a study from Duke University, it is possible to purchase data on thousands of military personnel, including personal details such as health issues and gambling habits, for less than $0.50 per person. Researchers from Duke University conducted a data brokerage project. They reached out to 12 data brokers …

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reported that threat actors have accessed sensitive health data of tens of millions of American patients this year. The HHS reported a significant increase in “large breaches” and ransomware incidents to its Office for Civil Rights (OCR). In 2023, there …

According to an analyst, there will be major data breaches and fines for application developers who use generative AI (GenAI) extensively next year. Forrester made the claims in its 2024 predictions for cybersecurity, risk and privacy and trust. Alla Valente, a senior analyst, issued a warning about the excessive use …

40 countries will sign a pledge to stop paying ransoms demanded by cybercriminal groups at the International Counter-Ransomware Initiative summit in Washington, D.C. Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technology at the White House, suggested that this initiative is a response to the increasing global threat …

Details of 81.5 crore Indians linked to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) are reportedly being sold in India’s largest data leak case. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), India’s top investigative agency, is likely to investigate the matter once ICMR files a complaint. A report found that someone, …

Over 100 hacker groups are participating in a cyberwar between Israel and Palestine. There are 97 groups involved in the Israel vs Palestine conflict. 20 support Israel, 77 support Palestine, and 3 are neutral. Pro-Israel hacker groups like GonjeshkeDarande, the Indian Cyber Force, and the UCC Team are well-known. On …

SIM biometrics, calllists (statements) and information about financial services institutions are provided on mobile phones — such an ad was advertised on Facebook by criminal gangs last month. This came to the notice of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DB) Cyber and Special Crime Department. The advertisement was promoted from a Facebook …

The National Safety Council has leaked nearly 10,000 emails and passwords of their members, exposing 2000 companies, including governmental organizations and big corporations. The National Safety Council (NSC) is a non-profit organization in the United States providing workplace and driving safety training. On its digital platform, NSC provides online resources …