Latest Software Security Breaches & Attacks
Cyberattack hits TikTok accounts of celebrities and high-profile brands
Following a recent cyberattack, TikTok says it has taken steps to protect several high-profile accounts, including those of news network CNN and reality TV star Paris Hilton.
Cyberattack hits Russia’s Rosneft oil group in Germany
The German unit of Russian oil company Rosneft has said it has come under cyberattack, Germany’s Die Welt newspaper has reported.
Cyberattacks intensify on Ukrainian websites
A Kyiv-based cyber agency has described how Ukrainian websites have come under relentless cyberattack from Russian hackers since Vladimir Putin began the invasion of Ukraine at the end of last month.
Cybersecurity breaches reported more on a Friday
Fresh insight into growing cybersecurity and data protection trends reveals that most potential data breach incidents are reported at the end of the week.
Third-Party Cyber Risk Management for Dummies promises clarity over risk posture
A new special edition in the popular For Dummies series aims to put an end to third-party cyber risk management woes, shed light on a complex topic that organisations of all sizes need to tackle effectively.
Northern Europe prepares for security upgrades
Enterprises and government departments throughout northern Europe are preparing to adopt new technologies to enhance security and strengthen defences in the face of an ever-growing global cyber threat.
Global data protection software market to experience a decade of growth
Fresh studies reveal that the global data protection software is set to undergo ten years of growth, with markets predicted to expand by 31.5% between now and 2032.
Last year’s cyberattack on Russia lasted three months
Fresh evidence has come to light suggesting that a recent cyberattack campaign leveraged against the Russian state continued for far longer than was initially thought.
Experts dissect the impact of the Log4j attack on enterprise
A team of experts has shed light on the many ways in which the Log4j weakness, news of which broke before Christmas, may hit the global business community.
Security and privacy now a video meeting priority, most organisations say
A new survey taking in the views of large enterprise business leaders has found that attitudes are becoming stricter with regards to cybersecurity for video calls.
Polish Senator Targeted By Pegasus Spyware
Polish opposition senator Krzysztof Brejza had his phone infected with the Pegasus spyware, according to a Canadian research group.
Oil and gas companies to spend US$15 billion to combat cyber-threat
Oil and gas firms are to commit up to US$15 billion to digital transformation over the next decade in a bid to modernise infrastructures, increase cybersecurity and to improve ESG credentials in the long-term.
Microsoft Takes Control of Cybercrime Sites Following Court Order
A Virginia court has allowed Microsoft to seize websites operated by Nickel, a Chinese cybercrime group that has been conducting cyberattacks in 29 countries.
New partnership in Ghana shows the way for cybersecurity in Africa
A new collaboration between leading African security organisations is advancing cybersecurity skills and technology standards to offer greater protection from emerging digital threats.
State of Oklahoma bolsters cyber defences
The US state of Oklahoma has taken a major step forward in modernising its cyber defence programme by investing in a state-of-the-art data centre.
IT leaders may be taking security risks
A new study has speculated that IT leaders may be too confident when it comes to relying on cloud, security and application capabilities, a new study finds.
Companies increase spending on cybersecurity posture management
A new study has found that 80% of companies plan to increase spending on their cybersecurity posture management over the next 12-18 months.
BrewDog exposes PII of 200K shareholders
A token authentication error has led to the details of hundreds of thousands of BrewDog’s customers and ‘Equity for Punks’ shareholders exposed for the best part of 18 months.
Major telecoms service giant reveals five-year breach
Syniverse has revealed to government regulators that it has been the victim of a five-year breach impacting hundreds of customers.
T-Mobile hit with class actions after data breach
A pair of lawsuits have been filed against US telecom T-Mobile following a cyber-attack affecting more than 53m customers and prospective customers.
Brooklyn Tech students uncover data breach
Students at Brooklyn Technical High School unintentionally discovered a data breach within the education department’s Google Drive.
JPMorgan Chase warns customers of data breach
US banking and financial services company has alerted its customers of a technical glitch that may have exposed the personal data of its customers.
US terror watchlist leaked online
A misconfigured server has exposed a secret watchlist of suspected terrorists online.
T-Mobile investigates claims of data breach
An investigation has been launched into a claim that the personal data of over 100 million T-Mobile customers has been compromised.
‘Covid passport’ scheme data breach raises concerns
A data breach in the Covid vaccine passport scheme has resulted in some people receiving the personal information of other applicants.
