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Microsoft’s Services Disrupted by DDoS Attacks from Shadowy Hacktivist Group
Microsoft Corporation’s essential services, including Outlook email and OneDrive file-sharing apps, along with its cloud computing platform, were disrupted by a series of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, according to a recent statement by the tech giant. A group known as Anonymous Sudan claimed responsibility for the attacks through its Telegram social media channel. Microsoft initially…
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Major Data Breach at International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood Affects Over 94,000 Individuals
The International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, a non-profit organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, has announced that it fell victim to a major data breach, potentially affecting 94,200 individuals. On April 14, 2023, the organization’s systems were hit by a ransomware attack, which resulted in a complete shutdown and lockdown of their systems. The…
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Minnesota Students’ Data Compromised Amidst Global MOVEit Software Vulnerability
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has reported a significant data breach affecting one of its servers. The breach is linked to a worldwide cyber-security attack on the MOVEit software, which is widely used by various companies and government agencies for transferring files. The breach was identified on May 31 when Minnesota…
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Major Data Breach at Bread Financial Payments Affects Thousands of Customers
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Bread Financial Payments, Inc., a prominent financial services company, disclosed a significant data breach that affected 15,525 of its customers, including 180 residents from Maine. The breach was first discovered on April 28, 2023, although it’s believed to have occurred as early as March 31, 2023. The breach was perpetrated by an…