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Otelier data breach highlights the risk of compromised cloud credentials

The cloud-based hotel management solution, Otelier, is in the limelight for all the wrong reasons this week, after it announced a significant data breach exposing the personal data of millions of people. Otelier is a software-as-a-service solution trusted by leading hotel brands, including Marriot, Hilton, and Hyatt—all of whose employees and customers are impacted by […]

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Is the Stiiizy breach a POS issue? Here’s what really happened

US cannabis brand, Stiiizy, is in the spotlight this week for all the wrong reasons, after it submitted a data breach notification to California’s attorney general. The contents of the filing detail a shocking data breach: an organized cybercrime group stole troves of sensitive data from the company in November 2024, getting away with confidential […]

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Why data breach costs will reach new heights in 2025

In 2024, the average cost of a data breach soared to $4.88 million—a 10% increase over the previous year. This year, analysis indicates we will see the same percentage increase again, teetering over the $5 million mark.  Obviously, this is an insane amount of money—an amount that would put many organizations out of business. So, […]

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Hidden costs of convenience: Generative AI and the growing risk of data breaches

Generative AI boosts productivity but poses data breach risks if misused. Organizations must set clear AI usage policies, educate employees, and adopt secure enterprise-grade tools. Proactive steps, like restricting sensitive inputs and enhancing cybersecurity, ensure innovation without compromising data security. Generative AI tools are rapidly reshaping the way we work. But the promise of enhanced […]

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BT Group hit by ransomware attack

BT Group has confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack orchestrated by Black Basta, a group known for its ransomware and ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations, leading the company to shut down parts of its infrastructure. In its statement, BT Group said that the attack specifically targeted BT Conferencing, a subsidiary based in Braintree, Massachusetts. However, […]

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Anatomy of the Amazon data breach

A cache of Amazon employee data has surfaced on a cybercrime forum, part of a broader leak tied to last year’s mass exploitation of the MOVEit Transfer software.  The hacker, known by the alias “Nam3L3ss,” claims to have published over 2.8 million lines of data containing Amazon employee names, phone numbers, email addresses, job titles, […]

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Landmark Admin data breach: Lessons learned

This week, Landmark Admin, an insurance administrative services company, disclosed that a data breach stemming from a cyberattack in May has affected over 800,000 individuals. In a filing with the Maine Attorney General’s office, Landmark reported detecting suspicious activity on May 13, 2024. In response, the company promptly shut down its IT systems and remote […]

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Internet Archive breach: What we know so far

On October 9, 2024, visitors to the Internet Archive were met with a startling message. A pop-up on the site’s main domain warned of a “catastrophic security breach,” sending ripples through the digital preservation community. For those unfamiliar, the Internet Archive is a cornerstone of the web’s memory, founded in 1996 by Brewster Kahle. This […]

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Disney quits Slack after data breach 

Disney is set to abandon Slack following a significant data breach that occurred in July, which exposed over 1TB of confidential messages and files from the company’s internal communication channels. Internal emails shared reveal that Disney has commenced the transition to new “streamlined enterprise-wide collaboration tools,” with plans to complete the migration by the end […]

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AT&T fined $13M by FCC for supply chain data breach

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has imposed a hefty $13 million fine on AT&T following a cloud security lapse that resulted in a data breach last year, compromising the personal information of 8.9 million customers. In an unusual twist, the breach didn’t originate within AT&T itself but rather stemmed from a security incident involving one […]

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Payment gateway data breach: 1.7 million credit card owners affected

Payment gateway provider Slim CD has revealed a significant data breach affecting approximately 1.7 million people, compromising sensitive credit card and personal information. In a letter sent to affected clients, Slim CD admitted that cybercriminals had access to its network for an extended period, spanning from August 2023 until June 2024. This means that hackers […]

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