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National Student Clearinghouse Breached, Thousands of Colleges and Universities Impacted The Breach The National Student Clearinghouse, a nonprofit organization that provides enrollment and other services for thousands of colleges and universities across North America, has recently fallen victim to a cyberattack. The breach was a result of exploiting the MOVEit flaw, which allowed an unauthorized…
Spyware Can Infect Your Phone or Computer Via the Ads You See Online—Report Risks of Online Ad Networks In today’s digital age, the data we generate on a daily basis has become a valuable asset for personalized ads and targeted marketing. However, this treasure trove of information also poses significant risks to our online privacy…
Identity & Access Navigating the Digital Frontier in Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Introduction October 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a crucial initiative aimed at empowering individuals with knowledge to stay safe and secure online. This year’s campaign theme, “20 Years of Cybersecurity Awareness Month,” reflects on the evolution of security education…
Cybersecurity Burnout: A Time Bomb for Data Breaches The Study and its Findings In a new study conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of Devo Technology, the cloud-native security analytics company, concerning trends regarding cybersecurity burnout have come to light. The study surveyed 200 IT security professionals from larger organizations, revealing some alarming statistics. First…
The Role of Compliance Officers in Cybersecurity The traditional portrayal of hacking in movies often involves a lone hacker furiously typing away in a dark basement, or the camera panning across a command prompt showing lines of code. This Hollywood depiction, while entertaining, only scratches the surface of the complex world of cybersecurity. In reality,…
Phishing Attack Targets AP Stylebook Users Following Data Breach The Associated Press (AP) recently experienced a data breach on an old website associated with their AP Stylebook. The breach resulted in the exposure of customer information, which was then used by cybercriminals to launch phishing attacks targeting AP Stylebook users. The incident raises concerns about…
Paramount Global and Forever 21 Data Breaches Expose Thousands to Cyberattacks Media giant Paramount Global and fashion retailer Forever 21 have recently suffered data breaches that have compromised the personally identifiable information (PII) of thousands of individuals. These breaches not only pose a significant threat to the affected individuals but also create opportunities for follow-on…
A Pair of Data Breaches Expose Thousands to Follow-On Attacks Introduction Two major data breaches have recently shaken the business world, affecting media giant Paramount Global and fashion retailer Forever 21. In the case of Forever 21, personally identifiable information (PII) for 539,000 consumers was accessed by hackers, while Paramount Global revealed that cyber attackers…
Cleaning and Standardizing Your Business Data to Amplify AI/ML Threat Detection The Importance of Cybersecurity in a Data-Driven World In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses across various industries. With the rise of cyberattacks, data breaches, and digital threats, it is essential for organizations to prioritize online security and protect…
BreachLock Releases 2023 Penetration Testing Intelligence Report Analyzing the State of Penetration Testing and Cybersecurity BreachLock, the renowned global leader in Penetration Testing Services, has recently published its highly anticipated 2023 BreachLock Penetration Testing Intelligence Report. This comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of the current state of penetration testing, offering critical security insights across…