An analytical review of cyber claims trends from Allianz. Cyber claims have shown a notable rise over the past year, significantly fueled by an increase in incidents related to data and privacy breaches, as stated by Allianz Commercial in its latest annual report on the cyber risk outlook. The frequency…
A data breach incident involving the UK-based transgender charity Mermaids has attracted significant attention after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a £25,000 fine. The breach occurred due to the charity’s internal email group, which was established several years ago with inadequate security settings, leading to the exposure of hundreds…
In a significant data breach, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has accidentally exposed sensitive personal information of over 10,000 officers and civilian staff. The disclosed data includes names, ranks, and work locations, creating severe implications for security amid heightened terrorist threats in the region. The breach occurred in…
Police officers in Northern Ireland are facing severe security threats in the wake of a significant data breach that has triggered widespread concern within the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). A senior official has indicated that this breach may compel some officers to relocate and potentially resign from their…
Major Data Breach at Police Service of Northern Ireland Leads to Charges A man has been charged in connection with a significant data breach that occurred last week at the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). This incident arose from an error by a junior staff member who inadvertently released…
On October 15, 2024, the Software Freedom Law Centre India (SFLCI), a legal services organization based in New Delhi, formally requested the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) to investigate a significant cybersecurity incident. This incident concerns a severe data breach affecting Star Health and Allied Insurance, one of the…
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…
Internet Archive Suffers Major Cybersecurity Incident The Internet Archive, the nonprofit entity renowned for its role in preserving a vast array of digital knowledge, has been struck by a significant cyberattack that has taken both its Archive.org and OpenLibrary.org services offline. This breach not only threatens the integrity of one…
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…
