Tag #Data Breach

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Cyberattack Cripples Ukrainian Registries, Causing Widespread Disruption

A month-long cyberattack in December 2024 crippled Ukrainian government registries, halting real estate transactions, business registrations, and other essential services; registries have been restored, but data synchronization is ongoing, impacting various sectors including salaries and legal proce...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
taz.de
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Danish Medical Data Breach Exposes 130,000 Patient Records

A data breach at a Danish medical practice group exposed the sensitive information of 130,000 patients, including names, addresses, national identification numbers, and treatment protocols, nearly a month after the initial cyberattack, sparking public outrage over the delayed notification.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Weak Passwords Fuel Millions of Attacks in 2024

An analysis of 2024's worst passwords reveals that "password", "qwerty123", and "123456" were used millions of times in attacks, highlighting the urgent need for stronger passwords and prompting recommendations for improved security practices, including the adoption of passkeys.

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Reduced Inequality
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Hidden Malware in Emails Bypasses Security: 29,000 Victims

New malware campaigns, VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivityStealer, hide malicious code in email images, bypassing security; one image was viewed 29,000 times, resulting in credential and financial data theft.

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Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
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NSA Warns of iPhone Location Tracking Vulnerability

The NSA urgently warns iPhone users about hidden settings allowing third-party apps and hackers to track their location, advising users to adjust location sharing and disable advertising permissions to mitigate risks following a Gravy Analytics data breach exposing millions of location data points, ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Cyberattack Disrupts Eindhoven University, Cancels Exams

A cyberattack on Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) starting on January 13, 2024, at 9 PM local time, forced the university to shut down its servers, canceling classes and exams for students due to compromised network access, with exams originally scheduled for January 20th postponed for a we...

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Quality Education
theglobeandmail.com
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Data Breach Exposes Millions of Canadian Student Records

A data breach affecting PowerSchool, a K-12 school software provider, exposed student data including names, birthdates, and health-card numbers across several Canadian provinces between December 22 and 28, 2023, highlighting the education sector's vulnerability to cyberattacks and inadequate cyberse...

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Quality Education
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1 Billion Passwords Stolen by Malware in 2024

A new report reveals that over 1 billion passwords were stolen by malware in 2024, impacting both individuals and organizations, despite passwords meeting standard complexity requirements. The most prevalent malware used was Redline, Vidar, and Raccoon Stealer.

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Sneaky 2FA Bypass Threatens Microsoft 365 Accounts

French security researchers exposed a new attack targeting Microsoft 365 accounts, bypassing 2FA and stealing credentials via a \$200/month phishing kit called Sneaky 2FA sold by Sneaky Log, impacting users across various platforms, highlighting the ongoing need for enhanced security measures and us...

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No Poverty
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Ongoing PayPal Cyberattacks Exploit Weak Security and User Fear

PayPal users are facing ongoing cyberattacks involving phishing scams, fraudulent order confirmations, and account hacks leveraging weak passwords, resulting in credential theft and financial losses.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
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Google OAuth Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data

Researchers discovered a vulnerability in Google's Sign in with Google authentication, allowing attackers who purchase defunct company domains to access former employees' accounts on services like ChatGPT, Notion, Slack, and Zoom, potentially exposing sensitive HR data including tax documents and so...

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Reduced Inequality
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Telefónica Suffers Data Breach, 2.3 GB of Data Stolen

A cyberattack on Telefónica on January 9th, 2024, compromised 2.3 GB of data, including internal documents and client-related tickets (non-residential), accessed through compromised employee credentials, linking the attack to the Hellcat ransomware group.

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