Secret CISO 12/12: US Banks and ParkMobile hit by data breaches, Byte Federal exposes 58K users, SecurityScorecard and Cequence reveal alarming research

Hello there, Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO. We have a lot to unpack today, so let's dive right in. First up, a shocking report from SecurityScorecard reveals that a staggering 97% of leading U.S. banks have been impacted by third-party data breaches. The

Secret CISO 12/10: Unprecedented Data Breaches at HealthAlliance, Irish University, and Highgate Hotels; Deloitte and Cipla Deny Hacks; Research Reveals OpenWrt Vulnerability and Arctic Security Shifts

Good morning, Secret CISO readers! Today's newsletter is packed with critical updates from the cybersecurity world. We're seeing a concerning trend of firms failing to grasp the financial impact of cyber breaches, with HealthAlliance paying a hefty $550,000 for neglecting a known vulnerability. In Ireland,

Secret CISO 12/9: Deloitte and Anna Jaques Hospital Ransomware Breaches, Prison Data Leak, DarkOwl & 3B Data Security Partnership

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily source for the most impactful cybersecurity news. Today, we delve into a series of data breaches and ransomware attacks that have left organizations scrambling to secure their systems. Deloitte, a global professional services network, is in the spotlight after

Secret CISO 12/8: 8Base Ransomware Hits Croatia's Port, QR Codes Bypass Security, KillSec3 Leverages Leaked Data, Israel Strikes Syrian Security Complex

Good day, Secret CISO readers! In today's edition, we delve into the world of cyber threats and data breaches, starting with the recent attack on Croatia's Port of Rijeka by the 8Base ransomware group. We'll also discuss the growing trend of QR codes bypassing

Secret CISO 12/7: Liberty First Credit Union breaches; Meta fined by Ireland; HIPAA violations lead to $1.7M fines; Research on AI vulnerabilities and cybersecurity compliance in banks

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO. We're diving into the 2025 Digital Operational Resilience Act and its potential impact on the data security landscape. We'll also be discussing key trends in data privacy litigation that made headlines in 2024, including the Equifax Class

Secret CISO 12/6: Deloitte Denies Breach Amid Brain Cipher Claims, Atrium Health Data Breach Impacts 585K, Research Reveals Flaws in Open-Source ML Frameworks, Chinese Hackers Breach US Telecom Providers

Good morning, Secret CISO readers! In today's issue, we're diving into a whirlwind of cybersecurity news that's been making headlines. First up, we're examining the recent claim by the Brain Cipher hacker group that they've successfully breached Deloitte's

Secret CISO 12/5: Equifax's Hidden Payout, German Court's Data Breach Guidance, Atrium Health's Tracking Tech, HDFC's Dark Web Leak, Florida's HIPAA Penalty, Security Summit's Call to Action

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily dose of cybersecurity updates. Today, we're diving into a series of data breaches that have impacted various sectors, from healthcare to insurance. First up, Equifax customers affected by the 2017 data breach may be eligible for additional

Secret CISO 12/4: Experian's Forecast Flags New Cyber Threats, Change Healthcare Explores Breach Settlement, 63% Companies to Pass Breach Costs to Customers, Ticketmaster Hacked, AI Bypasses Biometric Security

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily dose of the most impactful cybersecurity news. Today, we're diving into the underutilized power of encryption in preventing data breaches, as highlighted by Forbes. We'll also explore Experian's 12th annual Data Breach Industry

Secret CISO 12/3: Atrium Health's Data Breach Apology, BigID's New Data Security Tool, Third-Party Access Risks, Colonial Behavioral Health & Veterans Health Administration Breach

Welcome to today's edition of Secret CISO, your daily source for the most impactful cybersecurity news. Today, we delve into the recent data breach at Atrium Health, which impacted patients who used the "MyAtriumHealth" and "MyCarolinas" portals between January 2015 and July 2019. Atrium

Secret CISO 12/2: NHS Hospital Ransomware Attack, AWS Cloud Security Response, Microsoft's Windows Resiliency Initiative, Google's Gmail Security Surprise

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily dose of cybersecurity insights. Today, we're diving into the world of vendor data breach risks for small businesses, exploring the National Law Review's advice on procurement practices and contract reviews. We'll also look

Secret CISO 12/1: SL Data Services breach exposes 600k records, HDFC Life fights data extortion, Nvidia's AI for container security, Uganda's Central Bank hacked

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily dose of cybersecurity insights. Today, we delve into the alarming exposure of over 600,000 records, including background checks, vehicle, and property records, a breach that has left many in shock. We'll also explore the evolving cyber

Secret CISO 11/30: Zello and Bologna FC Face Breaches, China's Privacy Settings Evolve, Canadian Media Sues OpenAI, Cybersecurity Measures Enhanced

Hello there, Welcome to today's edition of the Secret CISO newsletter. We're here to keep you updated on the latest developments in the world of cybersecurity. Let's dive right in! First up, we have a security alert from Zello, urging users to reset their

Secret CISO 11/29: Edelson Lechtzin LLP and Met Police Data Breaches, Washington's Record High Breaches, North Korean Hackers Funding Nuclear Program

Subject: Secret CISO Daily: Data Breaches Reach New Highs, Cybersecurity Myths Debunked, and More Hello there, In today's issue of Secret CISO, we're diving into a series of data breaches that have made headlines recently. From Edelson Lechtzin LLP's ongoing investigation into a breach

Secret CISO 11/28: GEICO, Travelers Pay $11.3M for Breaches, OnePoint Patient Care Breach Affects 1.7M, Snowflake Hacked, T-Mobile Thwarts Intrusion, Research on Mobile Users' Security Behavior

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily dose of cybersecurity news and insights. Today, we're diving into the world of data breaches and their costly consequences. Starting off, we have auto insurance giants GEICO and The Travelers Indemnity Co. who have agreed to pay

Secret CISO 11/27: Anniemac, Washington, Finsure, LifeLabs breaches; Geico, Travelers fined; Quantum, Cyber risks research

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, where we delve into the latest happenings in the world of cybersecurity. Today, we're focusing on the alarming surge in data breaches. Anniemac Home Mortgage is facing a lawsuit after failing to protect customer data, while Washington state has

Secret CISO 11/25: Tesla and Banque de France Data Leaks, NOQ Group Dark Web Threat, AI in Cybersecurity Market Growth, UK's New AI Security Research Lab

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily dose of cybersecurity insights. Today, we're diving into the dark web, where Tesla charging stations, Banque de France, and the NOQ Group have been targeted. We'll explore how these cyber attacks raise concerns about national

Secret CISO 11/24: Niantic's AI Map Data Breach, Baer's Furniture Co. Settlement, Netflix's Worst Leak, Microsoft's Security Failures, Irish Research on NHS Leak, Quantum-Proof Ethereum

Welcome to today's edition of Secret CISO, your daily dose of the most impactful cybersecurity news. Today, we delve into the controversial use of Pokemon Go player data by Niantic to train AI map models, raising serious privacy concerns and potential data breach risks. We also discuss the

Secret CISO 11/23: UK Prison Blueprints Leaked, 23andMe Settles Data Breach, Ford Denies Breach, China's Data Security Regulations, N-Able Acquires Adlumin

Good morning, Secret CISO readers! Today's newsletter is packed with critical updates from the world of cybersecurity. Firstly, we delve into the major security breach that saw blueprints for English prisons leaked online, a serious violation of IT security that has raised alarm bells across the UK'

Secret CISO 11/22: Bojangles and Andrew Tate's Online University Data Breaches, Ford Debunks Breach Claims, Research on Telco Cyber Attack and AI Data Security Priorities

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO. We're diving deep into the world of data breaches, with a special focus on recent incidents at Bojangles Restaurants, Inc., Andrew Tate's online 'university', and Stop and Shop. We'll also be discussing Ford&

Secret CISO 11/21: French Hospital and Finastra Data Breaches, Google's Business Practices Under Scrutiny, FAA Tightens Airplane Cybersecurity

Good morning, Secret CISO readers! Today's newsletter is packed with critical updates from the world of cybersecurity. First up, we delve into a massive data breach at an undisclosed hospital in France, where a staggering 750,000 patient records have been exposed. The hacker behind this breach claims

Secret CISO 11/20: Ford's Supplier Data Breach, Cyera's $300M Funding Boost, Patelco and Aspen Healthcare Data Breaches, Microsoft's 'Zero Day Quest', T-Mobile Thwarts Data Breach

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily dose of the most impactful cybersecurity news. Today, we delve into the world of data breaches, risk assessment tools, and the rising costs of cyber threats. Ford recently completed an investigation into a data breach, concluding that its systems

Secret CISO 11/19: Communication Platforms & Ford at Risk, German Court Rules on Facebook Breach, Maxar Space Systems & TriHealth Data Breaches, Microsoft's AI Security Event

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily source for the most impactful cybersecurity news. Today, we delve into the role of communication platforms in data breaches. A recent study reveals that the use of multiple communication tools, such as video conferencing and file sharing, can increase

Secret CISO 11/18: Mercer University Settles Hack Lawsuit, Splunk Boosts Cisco's Security, Meta Loses Data Leak Court Battle, Turkey Fines Twitch, T-Mobile Targeted by Chinese Espionage

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO. We're diving into a series of data breaches that have recently made headlines, starting with Mercer University's settlement over a hack that exposed sensitive information of students and staff. Meanwhile, Cisco's security business is on

Secret CISO 11/17: ByteDance's $300B Valuation Amid Security Concerns, Human Error in Cybersecurity, AI Data Privacy Issues

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO. We're diving into the world of cybersecurity, where the stakes are high and the threats are ever-evolving. First, we're looking at the recent valuation of TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, which has hit a staggering $300