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Transak Data Breach Exposes 92K Users Transak, a prominent crypto on-ramp firm, recently disclosed a data breach affecting over 92,000 users, caused by a phishing attack that compromised an employee's laptop. The breach, which exposed sensitive Know Your Customer (KYC) data, highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency sector’s cybersecurity defenses. On October 21, Transak revealed that a malicious actor gained access to the laptop of an employee through a phishing attack. This attack allowed the perpetrator to infiltrate a third-party KYC vendor’s system that Transak relies on for document verification. The stolen data includes sensitive personal information, such as names, dates of birth, passports, driver’s licenses, and selfies of 92,554 users — approximately 1.14% of Transak’s user base. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRkq5SRE #CryptoBreach #Blockchain #DeFi #CyberSecurity #DataLeak #CryptoNews #BlockchainBug #FinancialSecurity #DataProtection #IdentityTheft #CryptoVulnerability #SecurityFlaw #UserProtection #CryptoInvesting #DeFiNews #CryptoIndustry #CryptoLoss #CyberAttack #BlockchainTechnology #CryptoSecurity #DigitalAssets #DataPrivacy #OnlineSecurity #FinancialData #SecurityBreach #BlockchainRisk #CryptoMarket #RiskMitigation #DigitalSecurity #October2024

California Court Faces Significant Tech Outages Following Cyberattack The San Joaquin County Superior Court said nearly all of its digital services have been knocked offline due to a cyberattack that began earlier this week. The court first warned the county’s nearly 800,000 residents of technology issues on Wednesday before admitting that it was a cybersecurity incident on Thursday. The attack knocked out all of the court’s phone and fax services, websites containing juror reporting instructions, the e-filing platform, credit card payment processing and more. Some jurors scheduled for this week were excused. The attack comes just months after the Los Angeles County Superior Court system was hit with a ransomware attack that caused identical issues for weeks. The city of Modesto, just 30 minutes south of San Joaquin County, dealt with its own ransomware attack last year as well. Government bodies across California continue to face an unprecedented wave of cyberattacks affecting city, county and state-level services. On Thursday, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles confirmed it is facing its second major cyberattack in the last two years. This event highlights ongoing risks to critical public systems amid increasing cyber threats. Read more: https://lnkd.in/et6GeW9x #CyberAttack #CaliforniaCourt #TechOutage #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #CourtSystem #PublicSafety #CaliforniaNews #TechSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberThreats #SystemBreach #DataProtection #CyberIncident #LegalSystem #InformationSecurity #PublicSectorSecurity #Ransomware #CyberRisks #DigitalSafety #IncidentResponse #ITOutages #CyberAwareness #JusticeSystem #StatewideImpact #TechResilience #CyberRecovery #SecurityUpdate #LegalNews #DigitalResilience

St. Xavier University Data Breach Alert St. Xavier University in Chicago faces a major data breach incident, with a report from Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP alerting affected parties. This breach potentially exposed sensitive data, including personal identifiers, with the event prompting swift notification efforts to protect impacted individuals. As cyber threats against educational institutions rise, safeguarding personal information remains a critical priority. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gD3bDr3n #DataBreach #CyberSecurity #StXavierUniversity #DataPrivacy #BreachAlert #CyberAwareness #IdentityTheftProtection #HigherEducation #ChicagoNews #DataProtection #CyberThreats #EducationSecurity #PersonalData #CyberIncident #StudentSecurity #SensitiveData #PrivacyAlert #DigitalProtection #InfoSecurity #CyberRisks #DataSafety #TechNews #CyberSafety #DataBreachResponse #ProtectYourData #UniversityData #PrivacyMatters #HigherEdBreach #SecureData #ChicagoUpdates

Hundreds of Online Shops Compromised in Major Phishing Scam Cybercriminals have hacked hundreds of online retail stores, embedding fake product listings to deceive customers into entering sensitive information. This widespread phishing scam impacts a variety of retailers, using cloned product pages to lure victims and steal financial details. The sophisticated attack has raised red flags across the e-commerce industry, highlighting the importance of vigilant online security. If you’re shopping online, double-check the legitimacy of product listings and avoid entering personal information on suspicious pages. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eS4h4Ux5 #PhishingScam #Cybersecurity #OnlineShopping #DataProtection #EcommerceSecurity #PhishingAttack #FakeProductListings #CyberCrime #IdentityTheft #ProtectYourData #CyberThreats #RetailSecurity #StaySafeOnline #Hackers #CyberAwareness #OnlineSafety #SecureShopping #PhishingAlert #TechNews #CyberProtection #DataBreach #FinancialSecurity #CyberRisk #ProtectYourInfo #DigitalSecurity #ConsumerAwareness #ScamAlert #EcommercePhishing #CyberNews #OnlineFraud

SEC Enforces $7 Million in Fines on SolarWinds Breach Victims for Disclosure Failures The U.S. SEC issued $7 million in fines to public companies affected by the 2020 SolarWinds breach for failing to disclose the full scope of cyber risks and incidents in a timely manner. These actions mark one of the SEC’s biggest enforcement moves related to cybersecurity disclosure, emphasizing the regulatory focus on transparency. SolarWinds victims are being held accountable for safeguarding investor interests through accurate risk disclosures. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_8xFmzT #SolarWindsBreach #SEC #Cybersecurity #DataProtection #InvestorTransparency #DisclosureFines #CyberDisclosure #RegulatoryCompliance #RiskManagement #CyberRegulations #BreachReporting #DataBreach #CyberAccountability #CyberRisk #ComplianceMatters #CyberLaw #InvestorProtection #CyberThreats #CorporateGovernance #FinancialPenalties #TransparencyMatters #SecurityBreach #CyberEnforcement #Regulation #SecurityStandards #CorporateResponsibility #InvestorTrust #BreachDisclosure #CyberPolicy #RiskDisclosure

Landmark Admin Breach Exposes Sensitive Data of Over 800,000 Insurance Clients Landmark Admin, a major third-party administrator, reported a data breach affecting 806,519 individuals, including clients from Liberty Bankers Insurance Group affiliates. Unauthorized access was first detected on May 13, 2024, with hackers regaining entry on June 17. Exposed information includes Social Security numbers, tax IDs, and, in some cases, financial and medical data. Landmark has since implemented additional security measures and is providing victims with one year of credit monitoring. Notification letters began rolling out on October 23. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e3WjbHaj #LandmarkBreach #DataBreach #InsuranceData #CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy #ClientProtection #IdentityTheft #InfoSec #CyberAttack #DataProtection #InsuranceSecurity #SecurityBreach #DataExposed #DigitalSecurity #PrivacyProtection #BreachNotification #SecurityAwareness #CyberAwareness #ThirdPartyRisk #CyberResilience #FinancialSecurity #HealthData #TexasCybersecurity #RiskManagement #SecurityAlert #PrivacyBreach #DataResponsibility #CyberIncident #SensitiveData #ProtectYourData

Sniper Watch: Newsletter - October 2024 "Cybersecurity Scaries" What are zombie accounts, and let's find out how they lurk in the shadows! https://lnkd.in/eppEKzkd #security #cloud #zombieaccounts

OnePoint Patient Care Data Breach Impacts Nearly 800,000 Individuals OnePoint Patient Care recently disclosed a significant data breach, affecting nearly 800,000 patients. On August 2, 2023, OnePoint discovered that an unauthorized party accessed sensitive patient data, including names, Social Security numbers, medical treatment details, and insurance information. This breach is part of a concerning trend of healthcare data breaches impacting large patient populations, highlighting the critical need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in healthcare. Impacted individuals are advised to remain vigilant and take protective steps regarding their personal information. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dU_kfEYV #OnePointBreach #DataSecurity #CyberSecurity #PatientCare #PrivacyBreach #HealthcareSecurity #CyberAttack #MedicalData #DataPrivacy #SecurityBreach #IdentityProtection #InfoSec #PersonalData #DataProtection #HealthcarePrivacy #DigitalSecurity #RiskManagement #DataBreachAlert #PatientData #IdentityTheft #PrivacyProtection #IncidentResponse #CyberAwareness #DataSafety #DigitalPrivacy #SecurityAlert #HealthcareBreach #DataExposure #CyberResilience #PrivacyRights

Change Healthcare Data Breach Officially Affects 100M People The breach is the largest ever reported to a portal managed by federal regulators. Change Healthcare recently disclosed a data breach impacting millions, exposing sensitive information such as names, Social Security numbers, and medical data. This breach adds to the ongoing wave of healthcare data incidents in 2023, highlighting serious cybersecurity concerns for patient safety and privacy. Change Healthcare has advised affected individuals to monitor their accounts closely and take necessary precautions. This breach further underscores the urgent need for robust cyber defenses in healthcare. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ePjbpa7X #DataBreach #Cybersecurity #ChangeHealthcare #PatientData #HealthcareBreach #PrivacyConcerns #CyberAttack #HealthData #DataPrivacy #InfoSec #SecurityBreach #SensitiveData #CyberDefense #HIPAA #HealthSecurity #DigitalSecurity #DataProtection #CyberAwareness #RiskManagement #IncidentResponse #HealthcareSecurity #CyberThreat #SecurityIncident #DataExposure #MedicalData #CyberRisks #DataSafety #SecurityTips #HealthIT #PatientPrivacy

300% Surge in Ransomware Attacks Targeting Healthcare Microsoft recently revealed a staggering 300% increase in ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector in 2023. Cybercriminals have increasingly exploited healthcare organizations’ vulnerabilities, putting patient data and critical services at risk. Even after the ransom is paid, such attacks lead to spikes in strokes and heart attacks and increased wait times for patients. With ransomware becoming more sophisticated, these attacks highlight the urgent need for improved cybersecurity defenses in healthcare. Microsoft’s findings underline the importance of proactive measures to safeguard sensitive information. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e4DTDnMN #Ransomware #Cybersecurity #HealthcareSecurity #DataProtection #Microsoft #CyberAttack #Healthcare #InfoSec #PatientData #RansomwareAttack #DataBreach #CyberThreats #HealthTech #NetworkSecurity #CyberDefense #SecurityBreach #TechSecurity #CyberRisks #CyberAwareness #DigitalHealth #Hacking #SecurityIncident #CyberProtection #HIPAACompliance #HealthData #CyberLaw #MedicalData #ITSecurity #IncidentResponse #ThreatPrevention