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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]