Category: Data Breaches
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SonicWall confirmed that attackers stole every firewall backup stored in its MySonicWall cloud. The company first claimed fewer than 5% of backups were affected but later admitted the breach reached all customers using the cloud backup feature. Full Scope of the Attack Hackers breached the MySonicWall portal and stole every firewall backup file in the…
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A Discord third-party breach leaked government ID photos from over 70,000 users. Attackers targeted Zendesk, a vendor managing customer support and ID verification for Discord. The Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters group claimed responsibility for the attack. This case highlights the dangers of outsourcing sensitive data handling to external providers. How the Breach Happened Attackers compromised Zendesk,…
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The DraftKings credential stuffing breach has exposed sensitive user data after attackers exploited reused passwords across multiple platforms. Security experts warn that this incident highlights how credential abuse continues to be one of the most common and effective cyberattack methods. DraftKings confirmed that a number of customer accounts were compromised through credential stuffing. The attackers…
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The HopHop App Quebec data leak has raised serious privacy concerns after researchers discovered exposed school data on an unsecured server. The incident affected thousands of parents, students, and school administrators across Quebec. HopHop is a mobile app used by schools to coordinate student pick-ups and improve campus safety. The platform allows parents to notify…
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Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a major VTEX data leak affecting around six million online shoppers worldwide. The e-commerce software provider left a cloud storage container open to the public, allowing anyone to access sensitive customer data. Researchers found that VTEX failed to secure its database with a password or authentication system. The exposed files used…
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The Red Hat data breach has taken a more serious turn after the notorious ShinyHunters group joined the extortion effort. The attackers claim to have accessed internal Red Hat and IBM systems, stealing confidential information and demanding ransom. Red Hat, a subsidiary of IBM, confirmed unauthorized access to part of its customer support system earlier…
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The Discord data breach exposes how attackers can exploit weak vendor systems. Hackers accessed user information by compromising a third-party service provider that manages Discord’s support tickets. The stolen data includes user email addresses, messages, and attachments shared with the support team. How Hackers Breached Discord’s Support System Attackers compromised an account belonging to a…
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Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm after reports confirmed a Red Hat breach that could impact major organizations worldwide. The incident involves unauthorized access to customer systems and has raised fears about data exposure in critical enterprise environments. What Happened Red Hat disclosed that attackers gained access to customer accounts using compromised credentials. The breach…
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A major Kido nursery data breach shocked parents in the UK after hackers claimed to have stolen sensitive data on more than 8,000 children. The attackers initially leaked the information online and demanded a ransom payment of £100,000. But after facing public outrage, the group unexpectedly deleted the stolen material and issued an apology. How…
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The Intelliloan mortgage breach has exposed highly sensitive customer information, including Social Security numbers and driver’s licenses. The California mortgage lender began sending notices to affected customers after confirming that its systems were compromised. What Happened According to the company, the breach took place on March 29, 2025. Intelliloan identified unauthorized access but delayed public…