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Google Reassures Gmail Security Amidst Breach Concerns and Phishing Warnings

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Ars Technica

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Google has reassured users that Gmail's security remains strong and effective, dismissing reports of a major breach. The recent security concerns stem from a limited June breach on Google's corporate servers and a subsequent increase in phishing attacks, but no private user data was compromised. Google emphasizes that the fears of a widespread Gmail hack are unfounded.

Google Denies Major Gmail Security Breach Despite User Warnings

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Mashable

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Google has denied reports of a massive security breach affecting 2.5 billion Gmail users, clarifying that the incident was overstated and only involved a smaller, unrelated security issue with Salesforce. The company emphasized its strong security measures and encouraged users to remain vigilant against phishing, reassuring that their Gmail accounts are secure.

"Sisense Data Breach Prompts Urgent CISA Alert for Credential Resets"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Krebs on Security

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is investigating a breach at business intelligence company Sisense, urging all Sisense customers to reset any credentials and secrets shared with the company. The breach, which involved attackers gaining access to Sisense's code repository at Gitlab, resulted in the exfiltration of several terabytes of customer data, including access tokens, email account passwords, and SSL certificates. This incident raises concerns about data protection and encryption practices, as well as the potential impact on Sisense customers' security.

"US Report Blames Microsoft for Security Failures in Chinese Hacks"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ars Technica

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A federal Cyber Safety Review Board report has blamed Microsoft for "a cascade of security failures" that led to the 2023 Exchange breach, citing inadequate security culture and preventable errors. The report details critical failures in Microsoft's response to the breach and highlights inaccurate public statements and unsolved mysteries. Microsoft has acknowledged the need to adopt a new culture of engineering security and plans to review the report for additional recommendations.

"AT&T Admits Data Leak Affecting 73 Million Users"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ars Technica

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AT&T acknowledged a data leak affecting 73 million current and former subscribers, with leaked information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, and more. The company reset passcodes for impacted customers and is offering credit monitoring. The leaked data, which may have originated from AT&T or a vendor, appeared on the dark web and a public hacking forum, with security researcher Troy Hunt noting that it's easily accessible. The incident is related to a 2021 data leak, and the company is still investigating the source of the data.

"Security Concerns Surrounding Kate Middleton's Medical Records at London Clinic Hospital"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post

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An official probe revealed that medical records at the London Clinic were "easily available" to doctors and nurses, leading to an alleged breach of Kate Middleton's personal data during her stay at the hospital. The Care Quality Commission's report praised staff for treating patients with compassion and dignity but also raised concerns about safety and quality of services, leading to an investigation. The hospital's CEO stated that regulatory and disciplinary steps would be taken, and it's believed that Middleton has been made aware of the situation.

"France Slaps Google with €250mn Fine for Media Deal Breach"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times

France has fined Google €250 million for breaching an agreement with news publishers, marking one of the first instances of a regulator using new European Union rules to curb the power of big tech companies. The French competition authority found that Google had not negotiated in good faith with publishers to use their content on its platform, and had not presented a fair offer for remuneration. This move comes as regulators around the world are increasing scrutiny on tech giants' dominance in the digital advertising and news industries.

"Cybersecurity Breach: CISA Forced to Take Systems Offline After Hackers Compromise"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Mac

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed that hackers breached two of its systems in February through vulnerabilities in Ivanti products, prompting the agency to take the systems offline. The affected systems reportedly had critical ties to U.S. infrastructure, including the Infrastructure Protection Gateway and the Chemical Security Assessment Tool. While CISA has not confirmed whether these specific systems were taken offline, the breach highlights the importance of having an incident response plan in place to address cyber vulnerabilities.

"Unprecedented Data Leak: 26 Billion Records Exposed in Historic Breach"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Security Affairs

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Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a historic data leak containing a staggering 26 billion records from previous breaches, comprising 12 terabytes of information. The leaked data includes sensitive information from various companies, organizations, and government entities, posing a significant threat of identity theft, phishing schemes, and cyberattacks. Users are urged to check if their data was exposed using the Cybernews data leak checker, as the impact of this supermassive breach could be unprecedented, potentially leading to widespread credential-stuffing attacks and other malicious activities.