Tag: Data Breach

Temu Allegedly Hacked, Data Put on Sale On The Darknet

Darknet forum user puts huge pack of user data leaked of alleged Temu hack. But is it real?

Chinese retailer Temu allegedly suffered a huge data breach. Hackers have put a leaked database for sale on the Darknet, which contains 87 million records with customer information. The company, however, completely denies being hacked or experiencing a data leak. This suggests the possibility that the data was just scraped from other sources. Temu Hacked,… Continue reading Temu Allegedly Hacked, Data Put on Sale On The Darknet

Rite Aid Hacked, Data of 2.2 Million Customers Leaked

Another data breach at a health care organization

In June 2024, Rite Aid, a US-based chain of pharmacy stores, experienced a cyberattack. The attack affected the company’s information systems and resulted in the leakage of customer and employee data. Threat actor known as RansomHub claims the attack and shares some details regarding the information that they’ve managed to steal. Rite Aid Breach Exposes… Continue reading Rite Aid Hacked, Data of 2.2 Million Customers Leaked

Remote Access Trojan (RAT)

Backdoors are a major threat to anyone. Remote access trojans are yet another tool to provide the backdoor access

Remote Access Trojan is software that allows unauthorized access to a victim’s computer or covert surveillance. Remote Access Trojan are often disguised as legitimate programs and give the attacker unhindered access. Their capabilities include tracking user behavior, copying files, and using bandwidth for criminal activity. What is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT)? A Remote Access… Continue reading Remote Access Trojan (RAT)

Data Breach & Data Leaks

Data leaks and Data Breaches are very similar phenomena with a slight difference in the principle of action. It was a human error in one case and, in the second, a cyber attack. But in both cases, it means that someone got unauthorized access to data that should have been better protected. What is a… Continue reading Data Breach & Data Leaks

Fujitsu Hacked, Warns of Data Leak Possibility

Fujitsu discovered malware on its systems, which could potentially lead to massive data leak

Fujitsu, one of the world’s leading IT companies, reports uncovering the hack in their internal network. The company discovered malware in its IT systems, which led to a massive data breach. Fujitsu Hacked, Company Publishes Report The first to discover Fujitsu hack was the company’s IT specialists who were performing the scanning. The first signs… Continue reading Fujitsu Hacked, Warns of Data Leak Possibility

Comcast’s Xfinity Breach Exposes Data of 35.8 Million Users

Hackers gained access to the sensitive information of nearly 36 million Xfinity customers.

Comcast confirms a massive security breach impacting its Xfinity division. Nearly 36 million customers of the world’s largest telecom provider were exposed as the result of CitrixBleed exploitation. The Breach details and impact on customers The CitrixBleed vulnerability, which resides in widely used Citrix networking devices, has been under mass-exploitation by hackers since at least… Continue reading Comcast’s Xfinity Breach Exposes Data of 35.8 Million Users

Mr. Cooper’s Data Breach Affects Millions

Another major data breach reminds us of the potential consequences of cybersecurity lapses.

Hackers have infiltrated the secure databases of Mr. Cooper, a prominent mortgage and loan company, resulting in a massive data breach. Over 14.6 million customers have been affected, making it one of the most significant breaches in recent times. Mr.Cooper’s Hacked, Huge Amounts of Data Exposed Hackers have breached Mr. Cooper’s databases, impacting 14.6 million… Continue reading Mr. Cooper’s Data Breach Affects Millions

Dollar Tree Data Breach Impacting 2 Million People

Even not a direct incident can cause harm.

Discount retailer Dollar Tree was hit by a data breach when third-party service provider Zeroed-In Technologies fell victim, affecting almost 2 million customers. It may probably be the biggest indirect damage of the hack throughout the last years. Data Breach in Zeroed-In Affects Dollar Tree Popular discount retailer Dollar Tree has revealed that they were… Continue reading Dollar Tree Data Breach Impacting 2 Million People

Henry Schein was hacked twice by BlackCat ransomware

Healthcare company Henry Schein is restoring systems after a ransomware group re-encrypted files during negotiations.

Henry Schein Global, a healthcare solutions provider, faced a persistent cybersecurity nightmare. The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang is launching a second wave of attacks, claiming to have re-encrypted files after stalled negotiations. The company, headquartered in Melville, New York, is restoring systems. It happened after the cybercrime group took credit for an initial breach on October… Continue reading Henry Schein was hacked twice by BlackCat ransomware

Welltok Data Breach Exposes More Than 8 million Patients

Welltok's breach, affecting 8.5M patients, emphasizes the imperative for rigorous cybersecurity in safeguarding sensitive healthcare data.

Welltok, a healthcare Software as a Service (SaaS) provider, has reported unauthorized access to its MOVEit Transfer server, impacting the personal information of nearly 8.5 million patients in the United States. The breach, detected on July 26, 2023, has raised concerns about the security of patient data and has significant implications for healthcare providers across… Continue reading Welltok Data Breach Exposes More Than 8 million Patients