Author Archives: Alina Bizga

Data Breach: University of York Staff and Student Records Stolen in Third-Party Cloud Service Provider Ransomware Attack

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Yesterday, the University of York disclosed a security incident that affected Blackbaud, a third-party service provider offering customer relationship management (CRM) tools for nonprofits and educational organizations. According to a data breach memo,… Continue reading Data Breach: University of York Staff and Student Records Stolen in Third-Party Cloud Service Provider Ransomware Attack→

Cybersecurity Researchers Discover 5 e-learning Websites Leaking Nearly 1 Million User Records

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WizCase researchers have stumbled upon five leaky e-learning websites that exposed the personal information of nearly 1 million users, including minors. Each exposed database was housed on misconfigured and unsecured servers, allowing unauthorized acce… Continue reading Cybersecurity Researchers Discover 5 e-learning Websites Leaking Nearly 1 Million User Records→

San Diego Resident Receives 46 Months after Pleading Guilty to Million-Dollar Scam Involving the Stolen Identities of Military Members

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A 32-year old California man was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to a million-dollar scheme involving stolen identities of United States service members and veterans. During his trial, Trorice Crawford admitted that he an… Continue reading San Diego Resident Receives 46 Months after Pleading Guilty to Million-Dollar Scam Involving the Stolen Identities of Military Members→

Live Auction Marketplace Confirms Data Breach After Bad Actor Puts User Database Up for Sale on The Dark Web

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LiveAuctioneers, an online auction platform headquartered in the United States, has confirmed a security incident after a database containing 3.4 million user records was put up for sale on the dark web for $2,500. “As of July 11th, 2020, our cyb… Continue reading Live Auction Marketplace Confirms Data Breach After Bad Actor Puts User Database Up for Sale on The Dark Web→

Deep Dive into Synthetic Identity Fraud

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The fraud landscape is evolving and, as the world becomes increasingly digital, so do the criminals. From petty schemes to high-class social engineering strategies, fraudsters cash out on billions each year. Creating a fake identity The FTC calls synth… Continue reading Deep Dive into Synthetic Identity Fraud→

Go Phish: Cybercriminals Stick to Coronavirus and Financial Content to Fuel Phishing Schemes

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We’ve reached the half-year mark and online scammers are still taking advantage of the uncertainties brought on by the pandemic. Cyber-attacks targeting both consumers and business surged worldwide, and the trend shows no sign of stopping any tim… Continue reading Go Phish: Cybercriminals Stick to Coronavirus and Financial Content to Fuel Phishing Schemes→

More than half of Canadians admit to have been a victim of cybercriminals

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The pandemic impacted more than just our way of living. As the world slowly adapted to social distancing and a work-from-home environment, our view on digital privacy and cybersecurity has emerged as a leading challenge. With much of our daily routines… Continue reading More than half of Canadians admit to have been a victim of cybercriminals→

Data Leak on Online Gambling App puts Millions of Users at Risk of Cyber Attacks

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A massive data leak discovered on the technical database of popular casino gambling app Cubillion exposed daily activities and personal identifiable information of millions of users, according to vpnMentor researchers. Housed on a misconfigured Elastic… Continue reading Data Leak on Online Gambling App puts Millions of Users at Risk of Cyber Attacks→

Summer security tips for surfing the Internet

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Cybercriminals thrive during the holidays, and this summer will be no exception. The rise in cyberattacks has become a prime worry for governments and companies around the world, and while many of us look forward to booking a summer break and taking ou… Continue reading Summer security tips for surfing the Internet→

2020 is on Track to Hit a New Data Breach Record

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We’re just halfway through the year, and 2020 is on track to set a new data breach record. The new year started off on the wrong foot, with the coronavirus wreaking havoc across the world, creating the perfect storm for cybercrime to flourish. Fr… Continue reading 2020 is on Track to Hit a New Data Breach Record→