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Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
Fri, 30th May 2025
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Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.
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LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
Thu, 29th May 2025
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LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.
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Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach
Fri, 16th May 2025
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Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.
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Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services
Thu, 15th May 2025
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Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.
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Cyberattacks on UK retail giants spark security concerns
Mon, 5th May 2025
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Harrods, Marks & Spencer and Co-op face a surge in cyberattacks, highlighting cybersecurity challenges within the UK retail sector amid rising digital threats.
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AttackIQ launches Academy Enterprise for cybersecurity training
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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AttackIQ has launched Academy Enterprise, offering security leaders interactive dashboards to track and evaluate team cybersecurity training progress globally.
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Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.
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Lab data breach exposes sensitive records of 1.6 million people
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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The Laboratory Services Cooperative has suffered a data breach exposing sensitive info of 1.6 million people across 35 states, highlighting risks in healthcare.
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AttackIQ expands with DeepSurface's cybersecurity expertise
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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AttackIQ has acquired DeepSurface to enhance its cybersecurity services, aiming to improve risk management and bolster protections against cyber threats.
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AttackIQ releases Flex 3.0 with Splunk integration
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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AttackIQ has launched Flex 3.0, an agentless security control validation tool integrated with Splunk, enhancing organisations' threat detection capabilities.
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Blue Yonder cyberattack exposes UK-US supply chain flaws
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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A ransomware attack on software provider Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for grocery retailers in the UK and US, highlighting security vulnerabilities.
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MoneyGram cyberattack highlights financial sector vulnerabilities
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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MoneyGram confirms a cyberattack that crippled its services, raising alarms about vulnerabilities in the financial sector amid ongoing digital transformation.
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AttackIQ commits to CISA's Secure by Design initiative
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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AttackIQ signs CISA's Secure by Design pledge, aiming to integrate robust security measures into all products, enhancing global digital safety and inspiring industry standards.
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AttackIQ launches Flex 2.0 for advanced security testing
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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AttackIQ releases Flex 2.0, an agentless breach simulation solution with enhanced performance insights and compliance support for DORA and NIST frameworks.
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Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.
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AttackIQ launches Mission Control to simplify BAS management
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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AttackIQ launches Mission Control, enhancing Enterprise Breach and Attack Simulation for distributed teams. The new feature aims to streamline security testing and improve ROI.
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AttackIQ and Trium Cyber partner to grow security solutions
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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AttackIQ has partnered with Trium Cyber to provide policyholders with AttackIQ Flex, aiming to boost cybersecurity maturity and mitigate risks.
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Reactions to Ticketmaster data breach exposing 500 million users’ data
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Ticketmaster confirms a massive data breach affecting over 500 million customers, with personal information reportedly sold on the dark web. Experts call for urgent cybersecurity measures.
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AI security course by AttackIQ prioritises risk mitigation
Fri, 17th May 2024
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AttackIQ launches a vital free course, Foundations of AI Security, to help professionals and policymakers navigate AI risks, amidst surging cybercrime costs.
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ExtraHop hires Simon Howe, eyes expansion in Australia & NZ
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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ExtraHop appoints Simon Howe as Area VP for ANZ, marking a noteworthy move in their Asia Pacific expansion strategy, following a recent securement of $100M growth capital.