The University of Sydney (USYD) has reported a data breach involving a third-party service provider, leading to the exposure of personal information for a subset of international applicants. The breach did not affect local students, staff, alumni, or donors. Upon…
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Freecycle Confirms Data Breach Affecting Over 7 Million Users
Freecycle, a global online platform promoting the exchange of used items, announced a significant data breach affecting over 7 million of its users. The nonprofit organization became aware of the intrusion on August 30th, though the stolen information had been…
5 Ways Heimdal® Protects You From DNS Attacks
As cyber-attacks continue to proliferate, it’s essential for organizations to stay ahead of the game when it comes to security. One area that requires particular attention is the Domain Name System (DNS). DNS attacks are more common than one might…
Heimdal Announces Expansion into the Indian Market
Mumbai, 31st August 2023 — Heimdal, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, is thrilled to announce its official entry into the Indian market. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in Heimdal’s mission to provide cutting-edge cybersecurity services to businesses…
Why Is MDR Better Than EDR: Enhancing Cybersecurity in the Modern World
Cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for businesses and organizations in today’s interconnected world. The rise of sophisticated cyber threats and the increasing complexity of IT environments have made it crucial for companies to invest in robust security solutions. Managed…
7 Key MXDR Benefits
Protecting businesses has gotten increasingly difficult today. The sophistication of cyberattacks, the growth of distributed workforces, and the increased reliance on third-party providers have greatly expanded the attack surface, making it more complex than ever. In order to minimize the…
Sourcegraph’s Website Breached by Threat Actors
Popular AI-powered coding platform Sourcegraph reveals that its website was breached this week due to a leaked site-admin access token. The token leaked online on July 14th, but it took until the 28th of August for an attacker to use…
Malicious Generative AI Tools. Buzz, Threat, and Solution
After almost a year of generative AI euphoria and praising the Open.Ai ChatGPT model, it`s time to take a step back. Let`s assess how this amazing piece of technology changed the cyber threat landscape. Like any innovation, generative AI tools…
SapphireStealer: A New Open-Source Information Stealer Malware to Look Out For
A new malware is gaining traction in the cyber world. Dubbed SapphireStealer, this open-source .NET-based information-stealing malware has been observed to be used by threat groups, with some of them even creating their own customized variations. As reported by TheHackerNews,…
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) – The Rising Threat to Cybersecurity
Ransomware trends are on the rise, even more so today than in the previous years. According to Group-IB’s Hi-Tech Crime Trends Report 2021/2022, the increase of the ransomware industry happened due to a combination of poor corporate security and a thriving…