Marriott Agrees to $51 Million Settlement Following Data Breaches Marriott International, in conjunction with Starwood Hotels, has agreed to a significant settlement of $51 million as a consequence of their inadequate protection of user data during a series of substantial data breaches. The financial penalty is set to benefit approximately…
Marriott International has taken significant steps to enhance its information security protocols in light of a series of data breaches that collectively impacted approximately 344 million individuals globally between 2014 and 2020. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the proposed settlement on Wednesday, which includes commitments from Marriott to improve…
Cloud computing and analytics company Snowflake has reported that a select group of its clients is under targeted attack. In a recent joint statement, Snowflake, alongside cybersecurity firms CrowdStrike and Mandiant, clarified that there is no evidence linking this activity to a vulnerability, misconfiguration, or breach within their platform. Additionally,…
On October 5, 2024, Casio, the renowned Japanese electronics manufacturer, suffered a significant cyberattack that caused widespread system disruptions and has raised alarms regarding a possible data breach. The company is currently collaborating with cybersecurity experts to investigate the situation. The October 5 incident marks yet another troubling moment for…
Cybersecurity Landscape in Southeast Asia Faces Alarming Breaches Amid Rapid Digitalization As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adapts to rapid digital transformation, the region has become increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, including data breaches and the illicit acquisition of sensitive information. The number of cyber incidents reported in…
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Discovered in Solarman and Deye Solar Management Platforms Recent investigations by cybersecurity experts have unveiled serious security flaws within the photovoltaic system management platforms operated by the Chinese firms Solarman and Deye. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks, potentially allowing malicious actors to disrupt operations and cause widespread power…
As businesses increasingly embrace edge computing to bolster performance and minimize latency, they inadvertently expose themselves to a distinct array of cybersecurity challenges. Edge computing facilitates data processing closer to the point of generation, such as IoT devices and local servers, rather than depending solely on centralized data frameworks. Although…
Cloudflare recently published a study focusing on cybersecurity within the Asia Pacific region, revealing a pressing concern among cybersecurity leaders regarding the role of artificial intelligence in exacerbating data breaches. The report, titled “Navigating the New Security Landscape: Asia Pacific Cybersecurity Readiness Survey,” highlights the challenges organizations face in countering…
MoneyGram Confirms Data Breach Following Cyberattack MoneyGram has acknowledged that it suffered a significant loss of sensitive customer information during a recent cyberattack targeting its systems. In an official notification letter sent to affected customers and made available on the company’s website, MoneyGram disclosed that hackers were able to infiltrate…
