Tag #Data Breach

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BanShee Malware Uses Stolen Apple Encryption to Target Macs

A new variant of the BanShee info-stealer malware, using stolen Apple encryption and fake GitHub repositories, targets Macs to steal browser credentials, cryptocurrency data, and other personal information, affecting potentially millions of users.

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PowerSchool Data Breach Exposes Millions of Student and Teacher Records

A data breach at PowerSchool, affecting over 60 million K-12 students and teachers, occurred on December 28, 2024, and was disclosed on January 7, 2025; hackers accessed the PowerSource support portal using stolen credentials to export sensitive data including names, addresses, and in some cases, So...

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TU/e Hit by Cyberattack, Network Shutdown Disrupts Exams

A cyberattack targeting Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) on October 26, 2023, forced the university to shut down its internal network, disrupting classes and access to online services until at least October 27, impacting students preparing for exams; authorities are investigating.

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Massive Data Breach: 148,000 Norwegians Affected by Russian Hackers

Russian hackers stole location data from 148,000 Norwegians via the US-based firm Gravy Analytics, raising serious concerns about the potential for manipulation and misuse of personal information; the Norwegian Data Protection Authority called the scale "potentially massive".

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Berlin Police Data Leak Sparks Investigation

A Berlin police officer leaked a list of suspects' first names from internal police systems to the right-wing online portal Nius, sparking a data protection investigation and raising concerns about potential biases within law enforcement.

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U.S. Soldier Indicted for Selling Trump, Harris Call Logs

A U.S. Army communications specialist, Cameron John Wagenius, was arrested on December 20, 2024, near Fort Hood, Texas, and indicted for illegally selling confidential phone records, allegedly including those of President-elect Trump and Vice President Harris, following a November 2024 data breach o...

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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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Banshee Stealer Malware Variant Targets 100 Million macOS Users

A new variant of the macOS Banshee Stealer malware, costing "$3,000" on the dark web, steals sensitive data from 100 million users by evading antivirus software using an encryption algorithm stolen from Apple's XProtect; security experts warn of the need for stronger security measures.

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North Korea-Linked Play Ransomware Attacks Over 300 Organizations

Since 2022, the Play ransomware, linked to North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau, has compromised over 300 organizations globally, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange and Fortinet FortiOS to gain access, escalate privileges, steal data, and encrypt files for extortion.

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Banshee Stealer Malware Targets 100 Million macOS Users

A new variant of the macOS Banshee Stealer malware, costing \$3,000 on the dark web, is actively targeting 100 million users, stealing sensitive data by evading detection through stolen Apple XProtect code and employing convincing phishing techniques.

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Massive Google Chrome Extension Hack Bypasses 2FA

A cyberattack in late December 2024 compromised at least 35 Google Chrome extensions, potentially impacting 2.6 million users; attackers used phishing emails and fake Chrome Web Store domains to distribute malware bypassing two-factor authentication, specifically targeting Facebook accounts.

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Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Systems

Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department's systems via third-party provider BeyondTrust in December 2023, stealing unclassified documents; the incident is under investigation by the FBI and CISA.

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