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Supply Chain Provider Disruption Caused by Ransomware Attack

3rd Party Risk Management, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Blue Yonder Outage Disrupts Operations for Starbucks and Major Grocery Chains Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 26, 2024 Starbucks reports that the outage has compromised its payroll systems but not customer service. (Image: Shutterstock) A significant ransomware…

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Ford Faces Allegations of Data Breach Affecting 44,000 Customers – CPO Magazine

Ford Motor Company has recently come under scrutiny following allegations of a significant data breach that has reportedly affected around 44,000 of its customers. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding data privacy and cybersecurity within one of America’s largest automotive manufacturers. The breach is said to involve sensitive customer…

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Experts Advocate for a Cautious Evaluation of Russian Hacking Activities

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom UK Minister Pat McFadden’s Statements Prompt Cybersecurity Concerns Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 25, 2024 Pat McFadden, U.K. Minister for Intergovernmental Relations (Image: U.K. Government) Recent comments from UK Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, Pat McFadden, regarding the…

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Geico Hit with $9.8 Million Fine by New York Following Data Breach – IT Security News, ET CISO

Geico Fined $9.75 Million for Data Breach Affecting 116,000 Drivers The New York Attorney General’s office announced a substantial penalty of $9.75 million against Geico, following serious breaches that compromised the personal information of approximately 116,000 drivers in the state. This enforcement action highlights the ongoing concerns over data security…

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Mysterious Elephant Utilizes Hajj-Inspired Bait in Its Attacks

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: Asia Group Deploys Upgraded Malware Disguised as Microsoft File on Pilgrimage Goers Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • November 25, 2024 Pilgrims on the Hajj journey in Mina, Saudi Arabia (Image: Shutterstock) A South Asian threat group, referred to as Mysterious Elephant…

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Ca: LifeLab’s Final Bid to Keep Data Breach Forensics Report Confidential Fails – DataBreaches.net

In a significant development regarding cybersecurity transparency, LifeLab’s unsuccessful efforts to prevent the release of a forensic report detailing a recent data breach have concluded. The attempt to keep critical findings from the public eye has been officially rejected, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing dialogue about data protection…

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Reasons Cybercriminals Target Them

Cybercriminals Target Medical Specialty Practices in Recent Hacks In a concerning trend, cybercriminals continue to exploit vulnerabilities within medical specialty practices in the United States, with two notable instances in recent weeks. An Illinois-based gastroenterology practice and a pulmonary practice in California were targeted, with attackers alleging they have accessed…

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Jammu and Kashmir Prohibits WhatsApp and Gmail for Confidential Official Communications to Safeguard Against Data Breaches

Srinagar Government Implements Ban on Third-Party Communication Tools for Sensitive Official Documents In a significant move to safeguard sensitive information, the Jammu and Kashmir government has prohibited the use of third-party tools, such as WhatsApp and Gmail, for transmitting official documents. Citing concerns related to potential data breaches and leaks,…

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