Central Tickets Suffers Major Data Breach, Exposing User Information In July 2024, Central Tickets, a London-based platform specializing in discounted theatre tickets, encountered a significant data breach that compromised a broad spectrum of personal information for its users. The breach began on July 1, but Central Tickets remained unaware of…
To Achieve Excellence in Cybersecurity Risk Management: Georgetown University Webinar Announcement Georgetown University is hosting an informative webinar on October 23, aimed at professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity risk management. This event highlights the value of pursuing a master’s degree in this critical field, emphasizing…
Critical Vulnerability Discovered in Google Cloud Platform’s Cloud Functions Service Cybersecurity experts have identified a significant privilege escalation vulnerability impacting the Cloud Functions service offered by Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Dubbed "ConfusedFunction" by Tenable, this vulnerability may allow malicious actors to access other services and sensitive information without authorization. The…
Fidelity Investments has recently disclosed a data breach that occurred in mid-August, affecting more than 77,000 of its customers. The nature of the breach raises significant concerns about the security posture of the company, particularly in relation to its customer-facing web applications, which may have been exploited due to apparent…
On April 24, 2024, cloud storage provider Dropbox reported a data breach affecting its digital signature product, Dropbox Sign, formerly known as HelloSign. Unidentified threat actors gained unauthorized access to sensitive user information, including emails, usernames, and general account settings for all Dropbox Sign users. The incident was disclosed in…
Czechia and Germany have disclosed that they fell victim to an extensive cyber espionage campaign orchestrated by the Russian-affiliated state-sponsored group known as APT28, which has drawn sharp rebukes from several Western entities, including the European Union (E.U.), NATO, the United Kingdom, and the United States. According to a statement…
Three prominent American banks have recently reported serious data breaches, compromising sensitive personal and account information for hundreds of customers. Citizens Bank, Truist Bank, and First National Bank have confirmed that they have fallen victim to these security incidents and have communicated the details to affected clients and appropriate regulatory…
Data Breach at Star Health Sparks Regulatory and Legal Concerns On October 11, The Exchange sought clarification from Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited regarding a troubling news item detailing an alleged data breach. Reports indicate that a senior executive at the company improperly sold the personal data of…
Star Health Faces Major Cybersecurity Challenge Following Data Breach In a significant cybersecurity incident, Star Health, a leading health insurance provider in India valued at approximately $4 billion, has fallen victim to a severe data breach that has resulted in a ransom demand of ₹57 lakh (approximately $68,000). The breach…
