Data analysis of the Global Schools Group breach, Part 1

This is the first part of a two-part report of findings from the Global Schools Group data breach. All statistical analyses and findings were provided to DataBreaches by FulcrumSec, and are presented to assist those investigating the breach as well as … Continue reading Data analysis of the Global Schools Group breach, Part 1→

Dark Forums Jabber Promised Private, Encrypted Messaging. Evidence Suggests Otherwise.

When criminal hackers or hacking forums screw up, people notice. Covert Security reveals one major security “Oops!:” DarkForums operates one of the largest English-language hacking communities on the dark web. Alongside the forum itself, th… Continue reading Dark Forums Jabber Promised Private, Encrypted Messaging. Evidence Suggests Otherwise.→

Hospital worker suspected of accessing Princess of Wales’s medical records to face prosecution

Russell Myers reports: A hospital worker at the private clinic where the Princess of Wales had abdominal surgery is set to face a criminal prosecution following an investigation into claims that the Princess’ medical records had allegedly been ac… Continue reading Hospital worker suspected of accessing Princess of Wales’s medical records to face prosecution→

Cybercriminals Are Targeting EdTech: Data Breaches and Ransomware Attacks on the Rise

Resecurity writes: The education technology (EdTech) sector has become a prime target for cybercriminals as attacks against educational institutions and related platforms continue to escalate. With sensitive data, including student records, employee in… Continue reading Cybercriminals Are Targeting EdTech: Data Breaches and Ransomware Attacks on the Rise→

GitHub dismissed security reports on flaws now exploited by supply-chain worm, researchers say

Alexander Martin reports: GitHub rejected two formal vulnerability reports identifying design flaws that researchers say are enabling variants of the Shai-Hulud supply-chain worm to infect and compromise hundreds of software packages and developer acco… Continue reading GitHub dismissed security reports on flaws now exploited by supply-chain worm, researchers say→