Welcome to HackingBlogs’ first Weekly Data Breach Roundup, where we provide a brief overview of the biggest data breaches that shocked the online world in the last week.
We will go over the specifics of these breaches, the industries they affected, and the actions businesses are—or ought to take—to strengthen their defences in our weekly summary. Keep yourself safe, keep informed, and let us examine the most recent security breaches.
15 Million URL Login Credentials Exposed: A Wake-Up Call for Online Security
A large leak has been discovered, exposing the login credentials of 15 million users connected to different URL-based accounts. Numerous online sites are at risk because of this hack since criminals may use the leaked information to obtain unauthorised access.
The event highlights how urgently improved cybersecurity procedures—like creating strong, one-of-a-kind passwords, turning on two-factor authentication, and closely monitoring account activity are needed. It is recommended that users impacted by the leak update their passwords right away and keep an eye out for any indications of questionable behaviour.
Schneider Electric Data Leaked After Ransom Refusal
The Hellcat ransomware group compromised Schneider Electric’s networks in November, resulting in the company’s third significant cyberattack in 18 months. On December 29th, 40GB of sensitive data was exposed, and the corporation refused a strange ransom demand of $125,000 in bread.
RIBridges Data Breach: Sensitive Info of 650,000 Exposed
Sensitive information taken in a December breach on Rhode Island’s RIBridges social services program was made public by the Brain Cypher ransomware gang. According to Deloitte, the hack revealed 650,000 people’s personal data, including financial information and Social Security numbers.
Authorities advise citizens to keep an eye on their credit and to avoid falling for phishing schemes. This attack highlights the weaknesses in important public services and the pressing need for more robust cybersecurity measures.
Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury’s Sanctions Office
“Salt Typhoon,” a group of Chinese funded by the state hackers, launched a massive cyber-espionage campaign against the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The attackers obtained intelligence about possible sanctions against Chinese firms by taking advantage of flaws in the BeyondTrust remote support platform.
The hack has been stopped, but it is a part of Salt Typhoon’s larger scheme to intercept private conversations by breaking into foreign carriers and U.S. telecom companies.
PhoneMondo Data Breach Exposes 20 Million Records
According to reports, a recent data breach exposed private data linked to 20 million records in the PhoneMondo.com database. Customer information is among the compromised data, which raises privacy and security issues in the telecom industry.
It is recommended that users update their login information and keep an eye on their accounts for any unusual behaviour.
