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Georgetown University: Decades of Confidential Data Leaked

October 17, 2024 Security Addict, Inc. Comments Off on Georgetown University: Decades of Confidential Data Leaked

Between October 16 and October 17, a significant data leak at Georgetown University exposed confidential student and applicant information dating back to 1990. The data breach, caused by an internal misconfiguration during system maintenance, allowed a subset of Georgetown University ID holders to access sensitive information through Ellucian, Georgetown’s data management system. This information included […]

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Texas Public Safety Department Hacked — 115,000 Texans Exposed

October 17, 2024 Security Addict, Inc. Comments Off on Texas Public Safety Department Hacked — 115,000 Texans Exposed

On October 14, 2024, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) disclosed a significant data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 115,000 Texans. The breach leaked sensitive data, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, birth dates, medical information, government-issued ID numbers, and driver’s license numbers. The Texas Attorney General’s office confirmed the […]

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Casio Hacked: Ransomware Attack Leads to Data Breach

October 16, 2024 Security Addict, Inc. Comments Off on Casio Hacked: Ransomware Attack Leads to Data Breach

On October 5, 2024, Japanese electronics giant Casio revealed that it had suffered a devastating cyberattack, leading to a data breach. Casio confirmed that the attack was orchestrated by the notorious ransomware group known as “Underground.” The hackers reportedly gained unauthorized access to the company’s network, causing system failures and service disruptions. Casio’s initial investigation […]

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Panic! at the Cisco: Hacker Claims Major Breach

October 15, 2024 Security Addict, Inc. Comments Off on Panic! at the Cisco: Hacker Claims Major Breach

A post on BreachForum by the notorious hacker known as IntelBroker has raised serious concerns regarding a data breach involving Cisco. The hacker claims to possess a significant amount of sensitive information allegedly taken from Cisco customers during a breach in June 2024. IntelBroker, along with two associates known as “EnergyWeaponUser” and “zjj,” is reportedly […]

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Accounting Firm Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy Faces Data Breach

October 15, 2024 Security Addict, Inc. Comments Off on Accounting Firm Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy Faces Data Breach

On October 7, 2024, Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC (DA&E) announced a significant data breach that exposed sensitive client information. The breach, first detected on February 28, 2024, involved an unauthorized actor gaining access to the accounting firm’s IT network and exfiltrating confidential files. The company later confirmed the breach, and on October 7, they […]

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ADT Hit by Second Breach in 60 Days: Are They Secure?

October 15, 2024 Security Addict, Inc. Comments Off on ADT Hit by Second Breach in 60 Days: Are They Secure?

In a worrying turn of events, home and business security giant ADT has suffered its second data breach in just two months. The latest breach, disclosed through a Monday evening SEC filing, reveals that hackers gained unauthorized access to ADT’s systems by using stolen credentials from a third-party business partner. Although no customer data was […]

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Pokémon Developer Game Freak Hacked, Nintendo Switch 2 Codename Leaked

October 14, 2024 Security Addict, Inc. Comments Off on Pokémon Developer Game Freak Hacked, Nintendo Switch 2 Codename Leaked

Game Freak, the developer behind the Pokémon franchise, recently confirmed a significant data breach in August 2024. Hackers gained illegal access to the company’s servers, exposing personal information of 2,606 current, former, and contract employees, including names and email addresses. While the company issued an apology and claimed the vulnerability has since been fixed, the […]

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Fidelity Investments Hacked, 77k Customers Caught in the Crosshairs

October 11, 2024 Security Addict, Inc. Comments Off on Fidelity Investments Hacked, 77k Customers Caught in the Crosshairs

In a chilling reminder of how even the largest financial institutions are vulnerable, Fidelity Investments recently suffered a major data breach, compromising personal information of 77,099 customers. Between August 17 and 19, 2024, a third-party attacker gained unauthorized access to Fidelity’s systems, exposing sensitive customer details. Although Fidelity reassured customers that their funds were not […]

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Internet Archive Hack: 31 Million Users Exposed

October 10, 2024 Security Addict, Inc. Comments Off on Internet Archive Hack: 31 Million Users Exposed

The Internet Archive, known for its free access to vast digitized materials like books, music, and web pages through the Wayback Machine, has experienced a severe data breach. This breach exposed email addresses, screen names, and bcrypt password hashes of 31 million users. Adding insult to injury, a coordinated DDoS attack further crippled the website, […]

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Marriott’s $52 Million Data Breach Exposes Over 131 Million Guests

October 9, 2024 Security Addict, Inc. Comments Off on Marriott’s $52 Million Data Breach Exposes Over 131 Million Guests

Marriott International, Inc. has reached a staggering $52 million settlement following a massive data breach that exposed the personal information of over 131 million guests. The breach, which persisted for four years—from 2014 until 2018—targeted the Starwood hotel system, a network acquired by Marriott in 2016. Despite knowledge of vulnerabilities, Marriott allowed the breach to […]

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