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Major Data Breach at Sysco Corporation Affects Over 126,000 Individuals
Sysco Corporation, the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products, has suffered a significant cybersecurity breach, potentially compromising the personal information of 126,243 people. The attack, believed to have begun on January 14, 2023, was confirmed by the company on March 5, 2023. The breach was reported to Maine’s Attorney General in compliance…
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The Introduction of ZIP Domains Raises Cybersecurity Concerns
Cybersecurity researchers and IT administrators have voiced concerns over Google’s newly introduced ZIP and MOV Internet domains. These domains, they caution, could potentially be exploited by cybercriminals for phishing attacks and malware delivery. The issue lies in the fact that these domains are also extensions of files commonly shared in online discussions, messages, and forum…
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Microsoft Boosts Security with SharePoint’s New Ability to Scan Encrypted Files Amid Unannounced Policy Change
Microsoft has recently implemented a change to its SharePoint cloud storage service, allowing it to scan files that are encrypted or password-protected for potential malware. This is a significant change since antivirus applications have traditionally struggled to inspect password-protected files, thus making them an appealing avenue for hackers to deploy their malware. The change was…
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Major Data Breach at Credit Control Corporation Impacts Nearly 300,000 Individuals
Newport News, VA – R&B Corporation of Virginia, doing business as Credit Control Corporation (CCC), has reported a significant data breach affecting 286,699 individuals. The breach, which was discovered on May 3, 2023, involved an external system breach, with hackers gaining access to sensitive personal information. The company, located at 11821 Rock Landing Drive, provides…
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Massive Data Breach at PharMerica Corporation Exposes Millions of Patients’ Personal Information
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – A massive data breach has hit PharMerica Corporation, a Louisville-based healthcare entity, impacting a staggering 5,815,591 individuals. The breach, which occurred on March 12, 2023, was detected on March 21, 2023, marking a significant lapse in the company’s cybersecurity. The breach was the result of an external system hack, which compromised sensitive…
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Brightly Software Security Breach Exposes Personal Data of Nearly 3 Million Users
Brightly Software, an education technology company, announced today that an unauthorized third party accessed account information for nearly 3 million of its SchoolDude application users in a data breach discovered on April 28. According to a statement by the Cary, N.C.-based company, an investigation found that user data such as names, email addresses, phone numbers,…
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Major Data Breach at Uintah Basin Healthcare Impacts Over 100,000 Patients
ROOSEVELT, UTAH – Uintah Basin Healthcare (UBH), a leading healthcare system in Utah, recently reported a severe data breach potentially affecting the personal and protected health information of 103,974 individuals. The healthcare provider detected unusual activity on its network on November 7, 2022, and promptly secured its digital environment. UBH also hired a top cybersecurity…
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Fortune 1000 Identity Exposure Report Highlights the Need for Strong Security Measures
A recent report by cybersecurity firm SpyCloud has found that password reuse and malware infections are putting Fortune 1000 companies at risk of identity exposure. The report analyzed over 2.27 billion breach and malware-exfiltrated assets in the company’s database that are directly linked to Fortune 1000 employee accounts. In a staggering revelation, a total of…
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Western Digital Notifies Customers of Data Breach on Online Store
Western Digital notifies customers of a recent data breach that has occurred on its online store, according to a letter sent by Vice President Eyal Bek on May 5th, 2023. Following the discovery of the incident, the company swiftly launched an investigation with the help of leading forensic and security experts, while also cooperating with…
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Google Launches New Cybersecurity Certificate Program
Google has announced a new fully online program for those interested in preparing for a career as a cybersecurity analyst. The new Google Cybersecurity Certificate aims to equip learners with job-ready skills that are currently in high demand in the cybersecurity industry, such as identifying common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as techniques to…
