Introduction: In the digital age, where data reigns supreme, breaches are not just breaches; they're potential threats to our security, privacy, and fundamental rights. The recent breach of the Tamil Nadu Police Facial Recognition Portal underscores the critical importance of preemptive threat analysis and ethical data handling. As Foresiet Threat Team Analysis delves into the depths of this breach, ethical considerations guide our exploration, aiming to illuminate the path forward amidst digital peril.

The dark web can feel like a mysterious underworld, a hidden corner of the internet where there are no rules. It’s a place where stolen data gets traded, and cybercriminals plot their next attacks. Just because it’s dark, that doesn’t mean you have to be blind to the threats lurking there. That’s where ManageEngine Log360 comes in with a powerful new integration for Constella Intelligence.

Negligent or malicious behavior by those who have legitimate access to your systems can be more devastating to your company than the efforts of outside attackers. The 2023 Cost of Insider Risk Global Report by the Ponemon Institute shows that cybersecurity incidents caused by insiders through negligence, credential theft, and malicious intent had an average cost per incident of $505,113, $679,621, and $701,500, respectively.

In April 2024, a significant breach rattled the financial sector as HSBC and Barclays, two prominent banking institutions, fell victim to a data breach. The breach occurred within the infrastructure of a direct contractor working for both banks, sending shockwaves through the industry and raising concerns about the security of sensitive financial data.

On May 8, 2024, Ascension Healthcare notified business partners of suspicious activity detected within their systems. They have launched investigations and are actively working on remediation efforts. Consequently, some systems will experience interruptions during this process, such as clinical operations. Ascension is currently working with Mandiant to investigate the compromise and whether sensitive data was affected, if at all.

As with every year, the Verizon DBIR is released, with data involving more than 10,000 breaches that have been dissected and used to create the report’s baseline. Cyberint’s Research team inspected the document to understand where the cyber security realm is heading, the important trends in data breaches and incidents, and what we need to look for moving forward in 2024.

Data breaches are a constant threat these days. One click on a malicious link could send tons of customer information flying out the window. Even with all the strategies and tools to prevent them, unauthorized people keep gaining access to sensitive data. So, maybe it’s not a matter of whether your company will ever experience a data breach but about when. The million-dollar question is: will you be ready to respond effectively against hackers when the time comes?

New data from Verizon makes it clear that the Education sector is under attack, but also breaks down which threat actions and patterns are used most. We’ve seen Education institutions become a major focus for cybercriminals and entities like the New York State Education Department and the FBI have issued warnings.

Innovative analysis of data breaches shows which attack vectors are being used and how they’re enabled, highlighting the roles phishing and credentials play. In light of the recent release of the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report this week, we have delved into the findings to continue our coverage of important cybersecurity issues, specifically data breaches and phishing.

It’s that time of year again: The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report is back with the top trends in security breaches over the past year. Read on for an at-a-glance look of some of the report’s most interesting—and actionable—findings.