Category: Data Breaches
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Baker Distributing Company is facing scrutiny after cybercriminals claimed to have stolen and leaked a large volume of corporate data. The alleged incident came to light when the ShinyHunters extortion group published samples of files that it says were taken from the company’s systems. According to researchers who reviewed the leaked materials, the dataset includes…
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The DentaQuest data breach affected approximately 2.6 million people after cybercriminals leaked stolen information online. DentaQuest disclosed the incident after investigators confirmed that attackers accessed sensitive data stored within company systems. Attackers breached the company’s network in 2023. Although DentaQuest contained the intrusion and launched an investigation at the time, the recent publication of the…
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Cloud misconfigurations are becoming a growing concern for organizations that rely on cloud services to store and manage critical information. A recent warning from the Dutch National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) highlights how configuration mistakes continue to contribute to data breaches across multiple sectors. Many businesses have accelerated their cloud adoption in recent years. Cloud…
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A cybercriminal claims to have obtained sensitive Grindr user data and is now offering the alleged database for sale on a cybercrime forum. The seller says the dataset contains personal information, device details, location records, and password-related data linked to users of the popular dating platform. Cybernews researchers examined sample records attached to the listing,…
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A security flaw on Emmy.tv, the platform used to manage Emmy Awards submissions, exposed cloud credentials that could have opened the door to a vast collection of sensitive data. Researchers discovered that Amazon Web Services (AWS) credentials were embedded directly in publicly accessible website code. The mistake potentially allowed access to award submissions, internal communications,…
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The Bumble data leak claims circulating on cybercrime forums have triggered fresh concerns about dating app security and user privacy. A threat actor recently claimed to possess data linked to roughly 32 million Bumble accounts. The alleged dataset reportedly appeared on an underground forum known for trading stolen information. Researchers are still examining the authenticity…
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The elderly data scam uncovered by US authorities has resulted in a 10-year prison sentence for a North Carolina man accused of supplying personal information to Jamaican lottery scammers. Prosecutors said the operation exposed the sensitive data of more than seven million elderly Americans and helped fraudsters target vulnerable victims across the country. Federal investigators…
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The Rich Products data breach has exposed sensitive employee information after cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to company systems during a cyberattack. The food manufacturing company confirmed that attackers accessed internal files containing personal data linked to current and former employees. Rich Products has started notifying affected individuals while investigators continue examining the full scope of…
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The 23andMe health data breach is facing renewed scrutiny after California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the genetic testing company over its handling of the 2023 cyberattack. State officials claim the company failed to implement reasonable security protections despite storing highly sensitive genetic and personal information. The lawsuit adds further legal pressure…
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The Charter data breach has exposed customer information linked to approximately 4.9 million accounts after stolen records were leaked online. The incident affects Charter Communications, the telecommunications company that operates Spectrum services across the United States. Researchers said the leaked data appeared after hackers attempted to extort the company. The breach has become one of…