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BlackTech APT Hackers Attacking Network Routers to Breach Corporate Networks

Hackers called BlackTech APT have been doing bad things since 2010. They attack places like the government, factories, technology, media, electronics, phones, and the military. The group behind the attack employs custom-made malicious software, tools that can be used for both good and bad purposes, and cunning techniques that involve leveraging the resources that already exist within a system,…

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Freecycle Urges Users to Change Passwords Following Data Breach

Freecycle, a popular online platform for giving away and receiving free items, reported a significant data breach.  The Freecycle Network (TFN) is a nonprofit organization registered in Arizona, USA, and recognized as a charity in the United Kingdom. TFN operates a global online platform that facilitates forming local groups and forums, allowing individuals and nonprofits to share free items for…

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AI Coding Platform Sourcegraph Breached Via Leaked Admin Access Token

On August 30, 2023, a malicious actor gained unauthorized access to specific Sourcegraph(.)com data through a leaked admin access token. Sourcegraph is a code AI platform that makes it easy to read, write, and fix code–even in big, complex code bases. In a recent notice, Sourcegraph confirmed that a security breach occurred, but only limited data was accessed: – For the Paid Customers: The…

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Why Is Security Important for Businesses?

The internet and new technologies have become central to the day-to-day happenings of many businesses worldwide. Remote working has become more widely accepted since the global pandemic, making cyber security even more crucial. When it comes to the online safety of a business, companies need to be proactive and vigilant to prevent the severe repercussions of a cyber attack, such as loss of…

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Kroll Suffers Data Breach as Employee Falls Victim to SIM Swap Hack

A high-profile cyber attack targeted a prominent company, Kroll. This attack utilized a sophisticated technique known as “SIM swapping,” which allowed the threat actor to gain unauthorized access to sensitive personal information. On Saturday, August 19, 2023, Kroll was informed about the SIM swapping attack that targeted a T-Mobile US., Inc. account belonging to a Kroll employee. Immediate…

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Tesla Data Breach – 75,000+ Users Information Details Exposed

Tesla designs and manufactures several EV products, but what sets it apart from others is its cars, which are feature loaded. Among its exceptional characteristics, Tesla offers outstanding quality in its “Auto Pilot” mode car models.  This feature enables a Tesla Car to auto-drive itself without any human intervention. However, with such magnificent engineering, Tesla is not entirely…

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Discord.io Hack Was Due to a Flaw in the Website’s Code

Discord.io experienced a significant data breach on the 14th of August 2023 that risks the privacy of about 760K consumers’ data.  The platform revealed the massive data breach on August 15th, claiming it was “stopping all operations for the foreseeable future.” The Discord.io breach had been caused by a flaw in the website’s coding, which allowed an attacker to obtain access to the database. “We…

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Discord Hacked: Over 760K User’s Sensitive Data Stolen

The data of 760,000 Discord.io members has been advertised for sale on a darknet forum by a hacker using the pseudonym “Akhirah”. On Monday, August 14, 2023, a data breach occurred that seriously endangered the privacy of almost 760K customers’ data. Using the platform Discord.io, users can make unique, personalized Discord invites. Email addresses, hashed passwords, and other user-specific…

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