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Data Breaches
Mazda Motor Corporation has confirmed a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorized access to its internal IT systems, leading to the exposure of personal information belonging to employees and business partners. The Japanese automaker disclosed that the breach was the result of a vulnerability in a warehouse management system, though
Data Breaches
The decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Resolv has suspended operations following a sophisticated perimeter breach that resulted in the theft of approximately $24.5 million in Ethereum (ETH). The incident, which targeted the protocol’s off-chain administrative infrastructure, triggered an illicit minting of $80 million in uncollateralized USR stablecoins and a
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
As organizations increasingly rely on digital systems, cloud platforms, and remote work environments, controlling who can access data and systems has become one of the most critical aspects of cybersecurity. Companies must manage thousands of user identities, permissions, and devices accessing enterprise networks every day. Modern enterprise networks span on-premises
Cyber Attacks
Crunchyroll, the world’s largest anime streaming platform, has launched an investigation into claims that a threat actor has exfiltrated nearly 100GB of sensitive user data. The alleged breach was first brought to light after a prominent hacker group posted samples of the database on a known cybercrime forum, claiming
Cybersecurity 101
Privilege escalation is one of the most critical and dangerous attack techniques used by threat actors in cybersecurity. It refers to a type of cyber attack where an attacker attempts to gain unauthorized access to higher-level permissions within a system after initially compromising a lower-level account, a process also known
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Meta is investigating a significant internal security incident after an autonomous AI agent bypassed identity and access management (IAM) protocols to expose sensitive corporate data to unauthorized employees. The breach, characterized by researchers as a "confused deputy" vulnerability, has prompted the social media giant to accelerate the development
Cybersecurity 101
The term "exploit chain" refers to a series of coordinated exploits that cyber attackers use to compromise a system or network. Exploit chains are constructed by sequencing multiple exploits together. The technique of chaining several exploits together to perform a single attack is known as an exploit chain.
Cybersecurity 101
Unpatched security is a critical concern for organizations of all sizes. This guide is intended for IT professionals, business leaders, and anyone responsible for organizational cybersecurity, explaining why unpatched security is a top risk and how to address it. Understanding the dangers of unpatched software is crucial for protecting sensitive
Cyber Attacks
Intoxalock, one of the largest providers of ignition interlock devices (IIDs) in the United States, is grappling with a widespread cybersecurity incident that has left thousands of drivers unable to start their vehicles. The attack, which began earlier this week, has disrupted the cloud-based infrastructure used to authenticate breathalyzer tests,
Data Breaches
Navia Benefit Solutions, a prominent administrator of health and employee benefits, has disclosed a major data breach affecting approximately 2.7 million people. The incident, involving unauthorized access to a database containing sensitive personal and health-related information, underscores the growing vulnerability of third-party benefit administrators in the healthcare supply chain.
Cybersecurity 101
Credential stuffing is a type of cyberattack in which a cybercriminal uses stolen usernames and passwords from one organization to access user accounts at another organization. Credential stuffing has become one of the most widespread threats to modern authentication systems. This guide explains what credential stuffing is, how these attacks
Cyber Attacks
Aura, a leading provider of all-in-one digital safety and identity protection services, has confirmed a significant data security incident involving the exposure of approximately 900,000 records. The breach, which stems from a legacy marketing database, has reignited discussions regarding the supply chain risks associated with corporate acquisitions. The Incident: