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Data Breaches

The 7 Industries Most Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

Cybersecurity threats loom large over businesses across various sectors. Cyberattacks may lead to data breaches, operational disruptions, monetary loss, reputational loss, and other negative impacts. The first step to preventing cyberattacks is identifying possible threats. The list of threats mainly depends on your industry and the types of data you store.

Top Identity Threats Facing Your Organization

Two major organizations breached in 2023 — 23andMe and MGM Resorts — have one part of their hacks in common: identity. Initial access in the 23andMe breach came from credential stuffing, and it was a lack of access control that allowed the threat actors to move deeper into the organization, ultimately exfiltrating data from millions of user accounts.

Foresiet Research team Unveils: Threat Actor claims to have active access to Ukraine Government admin Email Accounts

Introduction In a recent development, our expert threat intelligence team at Foresiet Research has identified a troubling incident involving a threat actor who claims to have gained access to the Ukrainian Government mailbox, both User and Admin accounts. The compromised credentials are being offered for sale on the dark web, posing a serious security threat to sensitive government information.

What is a Social Engineering Attack? Techniques and Ways to Prevent

Everyone has received a spam text or email at some point. Their hallmarks are widely known; they often include poor or strange grammar, suspicious links, suggested connections with companies or people, or random individuals asking for help in some capacity. Sometimes, these communications allow scammers and malicious actors to learn about their targets. These targets may be individuals, companies, vendors, software hosts, or any other entity with data worth a cent.

What is an Incident Response?

After a bank heist, the work begins with specialized teams and plans engaged, allowing for analysis of the event, and from this analysis, the bank can prepare a response to the incident. The incident response may include stricter entry protocols, additional guards inside or around the building, or the installation of metal detectors, ID scanners, and panes of bulletproof glass surrounding the tellers.

Top 5 Data Breaches That Cost Millions

“If you put a key under the mat for the cops, a burglar can find it, too. Criminals are using every technology tool at their disposal to hack into people’s accounts. If they know there’s a key hidden somewhere, they won’t stop until they find it.” - Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc. The entire digital landscape has evolved into a behemoth of sorts as the number of online attacks targeting individuals, businesses, and governments has risen steadily.

Is Discord Safe? Discord Data Breaches and User Privacy Concerns

Data breaches pose the most significant risks to our data. Despite the strict measures companies follow to encrypt and protect user data, sometimes the worst-case scenario happens, and you have been alerted that your data has leaked online. Many companies, from healthcare to social media, have been victims of data breaches. One of those major companies that made the list is Discord.

Unveiling the Cyber Security Threat: NATO Infrastructure Breach

In a digital age fraught with cyber threats, the recent breach of NATO military infrastructures has sent shockwaves through the global security community. Hackers, purportedly associated with the alias Aaron Bushnell, have claimed responsibility for this nefarious act. This blog delves into the details of the breach, its implications, and the steps necessary to fortify our defenses against such cyber assaults.