A recent indictment by U.S. authorities has identified 29-year-old Russian national Yevgeniy Aleksandrovich Nikulin as the perpetrator behind significant data breaches affecting LinkedIn, Dropbox, and the now-defunct social network Formspring. This announcement follows the successful arrest of Nikulin by the FBI, in coordination with Czech law enforcement, on October 5…
Over 300 Million AdultFriendFinder Accounts Compromised in Major Data Breach
November 14, 2016
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Over 300 Million AdultFriendFinder Accounts Compromised in Major Data Breach On November 14, 2016, it was reported that over 300 million accounts from the adult social networking site AdultFriendFinder were compromised in a significant data breach. This incident represents one of the largest leaks of personal information in recent memory,…
Over 300 Million AdultFriendFinder Accounts Compromised in Major Data Breach
November 14, 2016
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In what is considered one of the most extensive data breaches recorded, Yahoo has revealed that the personal data of over 1 billion user accounts was compromised in an incident dating back to August 2013. This breach is distinct from an earlier disclosure in September 2016 concerning the hacking of…
Ashley Madison Pays $1.6 Million Fine in Wake of Major Data Breach Ashley Madison, a notable American dating platform catering to married individuals seeking extramarital affairs, has reached a settlement agreeing to pay $1.6 million following a significant data breach. This breach, which occurred last year, compromised the account information…
Over 478,000 Compromised in Covenant Health Data Breach In a significant cybersecurity incident, Covenant Health has reported a data breach that has resulted in the compromise of over 478,000 records. This breach raises critical concerns regarding the security measures implemented by healthcare organizations and their ability to safeguard sensitive patient…
In a significant development within the realm of cybersecurity, it has been reported that LeakedSource, a breach notification service infamous for aggregating and disclosing vast amounts of compromised user data, has gone offline following an alleged law enforcement raid. This site, which came into prominence in late 2015, has been…
Data Breach Exposes 1.4 Billion Email Addresses in Massive Spam Operation A significant data breach has surfaced, revealing a staggering database of approximately 1.4 billion email addresses, correlated with real names, IP addresses, and, in many instances, physical addresses. This incident is regarded as one of the largest security leaks…
Cybersecurity Breach at University of Phoenix: Sensitive Data Compromised The University of Phoenix is grappling with a significant cybersecurity breach that has potentially exposed the personal information of approximately 3.49 million individuals. This data includes details pertaining to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and select external partners, raising serious concerns about…
Data Breach Affects Over 108,000 Individuals in South Carolina A significant data breach has come to light, potentially impacting more than 108,000 residents in South Carolina. The incident, which has raised alarm among cybersecurity experts, underscores ongoing vulnerabilities that businesses must address in today’s digital landscape. The breach is linked…
