Category data-breaches

Viacom Exposed Sensitive Data and Secret Access Key on Unsecured Amazon Server

Viacom Exposes Sensitive Data on Unsecured Amazon S3 Server: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity Viacom, the globally recognized entertainment conglomerate behind notable brands such as Paramount Pictures, MTV, and Nickelodeon, faced a significant cybersecurity breach due to exposed credentials on an unsecured Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 server. Security researcher…

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Enhancing Control Over Third-Party AI Risks in Healthcare

The healthcare sector faces escalating risks from third-party security threats, a concern that has intensified with the rising implementation of artificial intelligence by vendors. Rick Doten, an independent consultant and former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of a prominent managed healthcare organization, emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to rigorously…

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Deloitte Breached: Cyber Attack Leaks Client Emails

Deloitte Faces Cyber Attack, Client Data Compromised Deloitte, one of the world’s foremost accountancy firms, has confirmed it has fallen prey to a significant cyber attack that has compromised sensitive client information, including private emails and documents. This incident highlights the increasing prevalence of cyber threats targeting major corporations, raising…

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Key Cybersecurity and Privacy Issues

Implantable neural devices and brain control interfaces have ushered in a new realm of cybersecurity and privacy challenges that far exceed those posed by traditional medical devices. This complexity primarily arises from the sensitive nature of the neural data these devices collect and manage. Professor Kevin Fu, founder and director…

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2025 Year-End Review: The Impact of Major Cyber and Data Breaches on Cybersecurity Skills | Tech News

Year-Ender 2025: A Call to Action in Cybersecurity As 2025 draws to a close, it serves as a stark reminder of the escalating threats facing organizations across the globe. This year witnessed a surge in significant security and data breaches that shattered the sense of safety for large corporations, governmental…

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Credit Card Breach Affects Some Amazon Whole Foods Market Locations

In yet another significant cybersecurity incident, Whole Foods Market, the grocery chain recently acquired by Amazon, has reported a credit card data breach that potentially impacts customers who shopped at specific locations. This announcement came after Whole Foods confirmed that unauthorized individuals accessed credit card information belonging to patrons at…

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ISMG Editors: Insights on the Future of Cybersecurity in 2025

AI-Based Attacks, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Critical Infrastructure Security Also: AI-Driven Deception, Cyber Deterrence, and Resilience Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • December 26, 2025 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, Michael Novinson, and Tom Field The ISMG editorial team recently offered insights into the cybersecurity landscape of 2025,…

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Ministry Censures Coupang Over Data Investigation Allegations

Coupang’s Customer Data Breach Sparks Official Response from South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT On November 30, 2025, during an inter-agency government meeting held at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea’s Minister of Science and ICT, Bae Kyung-hoon, addressed concerns surrounding a significant customer data breach involving Coupang,…

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