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The rise of SaaS applications and solutions has revolutionized the way we work. However, the unsanctioned use of these tools, known as shadow IT and shadow SaaS, poses a significant risk to corporate networks. A recent study reveals that the top risks associated with these practices include data loss (65%), lack of visibility and control (62%), and data breaches (52%). In fact, one in ten companies surveyed suspect that the use of tools without the consent of their IT teams has led to a data breach.

As the threat landscape continues to develop, ransomware and data brokerage groups constantly emerge, develop, and disband. Cyjax observed a relatively high level of data-leak site (DLS) emergence in July 2024, with a total of nine new sites. For reference, the highest observed number of ransomware groups that have emerged in a single month is ten (September 2022).

In a startling cybersecurity development, an anonymous threat actor has posted what they claim to be 270GB of source code stolen from the New York Times on a popular imageboard website. This incident, reported on Friday, suggests the leak contains "basically all source code" from the publisher.

Did you know that in 2023, over 133 million healthcare records were breached? Healthcare has remained the most popular target for hackers and cybercriminals to attack. Why? These industries contain a huge amount of sensitive information, including: With such a vast amount of data at stake, tools for doctors should focus on privacy and security and help keep healthcare information safe from data breaches.

It’s that not-so-wonderful time of the year when we look at the most significant data leaks, breaches, and hacks in 2023. This year, data leaks remain a consistent threat to our data, with an average cost of $4.35 million. This article looks at some of the most significant cyberattacks that happened throughout the year, what caused them, how the business reacted, and valuable tips on protecting yourself from the cyber world’s biggest threat.

Preventing data loss is a concern for almost every organization, regardless of size, especially organizations with sensitive data. Organizations, now more than ever before, rely on voluminous amounts of data to conduct business. When data leakage or a breach occurs, the organization is forced to deal with the negative consequences, such as the high cost associated with data breach fines and remediation and reputational harm to their company and brand.

In today's digital age, it's becoming increasingly common for personal information to be leaked online. With the growing number of data breaches and hacking incidents, protecting your personal information is crucial. But how can you tell if your information has been compromised in a data breach? And what should you do if you find out that it has? This article will give tips on checking if your personal information has been exposed online and what actions they should take during a data breach.