Secret CISO 10/22: Hong Kong Sports Club, Marriott Settles, Johnson & Johnson, CoinSwitch Data Breaches; New Attack Method Research; China-Taiwan Security Tensions

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily dose of cybersecurity news. Today, we're looking at a series of data breaches that have impacted organizations across the globe. In Hong Kong, the South China Athletic Association has been criticized for its lackluster cybersecurity measures, which

Secret CISO 10/21: Human Error Fuels Data Breaches, Michigan AG Pushes for Consumer Protections, Internet Archive and Nidec Breached, AI Security Challenges, Cisco Denies Data Exposure

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily dose of cybersecurity insights and updates. Today, we delve into the persistent threat of social engineering, which continues to be the top cybersecurity menace, accounting for almost 70% of data breaches. We explore the human element in cybersecurity, the

Secret CISO 10/20: E2EE Cloud Storage Flaws, Hezbollah's Financial Asset Breached, Internet Archive's Third Attack, Western Digital's Patent Violation, Nintendo's Data Breach, US Classified Documents Leaked, AI in Cybersecurity, Bitcoin Sextortion Scam

Hello Secret CISO readers, In today's issue, we're diving into a whirlwind of security breaches and vulnerabilities that have been making headlines. First up, we're looking at severe flaws in E2EE cloud storage platforms that could expose user data to malicious entities. This is

Secret CISO 10/19: CJEU's GDPR ruling, RRCA's ransomware attack, Cisco's data breach, Brazil arrests 'USDoD' hacker, Microsoft's security log loss, 51% drop in ransomware attacks, Overby-Seawell's $6M settlement

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, where we bring you the most impactful cybersecurity news from around the globe. Today, we delve into the recent CJEU decision on GDPR-related cases and explore whether administrative fines can be avoided in the event of data protection compliance. We also

Secret CISO 10/18: Marriott's $52M FTC Settlement, Nidec Ransomware Attack, Birth Choice and Clayton Properties Data Breaches, Cyera's $162M Acquisition, Cisco Investigation, and Latest Security Research

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily dose of the most impactful cybersecurity news. Today, we're diving deep into the world of data breaches and their consequences. Marriott's poor security practices have led to a hefty $52 million FTC settlement, a stark

Secret CISO 10/16: Texas DPS and WMDDH data breaches impact over 240,000, Easterseals under investigation, Surfshark launches Data Leak Checker, Brazil arrests USDoD hacker, HashiCorp updates security tools

Good morning! In today's edition of Secret CISO, we're diving into a series of data breaches impacting over 115,000 Texans, 127,000 private records, and even the FBI's InfraGard. We'll also look at how cybersecurity company, Surfshark, is responding to these

Secret CISO 10/14: Game Freak, Intesa Sanpaolo, AT&T, Verizon, Lumen breaches; UK tech exodus; OpenAI malware research; D-Link, HuangDou UTCMS vulnerabilities

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so does the threat of data breaches. In fact, data breaches are now occurring at a staggering rate of one every 39 seconds. This alarming trend has recently impacted major companies like Fidelity Investments,

Secret CISO 10/13: OpenAI Malware, Fidelity and Game Freak Breaches, Research on Gmail Security and Phishing Attacks'

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, where we delve into the latest cybersecurity incidents and developments. First on our list is the data breach at Fidelity, affecting over 77,000 customers. This incident underscores the growing concerns around data security in the financial sector. In the gaming

Secret CISO 10/12: Capital One's Legal Update, Cybersecurity Breach Shuts Down Calgary Public Library, New Malware Targets Finance Sector

Welcome to today's edition of Secret CISO, your daily dose of cybersecurity updates. Today, we're diving into the latest legal updates in the world of cyber litigation, the aftermath of data breaches, and the steps businesses are taking to strengthen their data security practices. First up,

Secret CISO 10/11: Marriott's $52M Settlement, Fidelity's 77K Customer Breach, Internet Archive's 31M User Breach, Qualcomm's DSP Vulnerability Patch

Hello there, Secret CISO readers! Today's newsletter is packed with some serious cybersecurity news. First, we delve into the Marriott's $52M data breach settlement, a case that's setting a precedent for future data security practices in the hospitality industry. We'll discuss the

Secret CISO 10/9: MoneyGram and Star Health Data Breaches, New York Sets National Reporting Tone, Chinese Hackers Expose US Vulnerabilities

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily dose of the most impactful cybersecurity news. Today, we're diving into a series of data breaches that have shaken up the financial and healthcare sectors. MoneyGram, the financial services firm, has disclosed a breach of customer data

Secret CISO 10/8: Comcast and MoneyGram Data Breaches, AI-Powered Breaches in Asia, Research on iOS 18 Bug and Windows Users Warning

Hello there, In today's issue of Secret CISO, we're diving into the world of data breaches, a phenomenon that has already impacted hundreds of millions of Americans this year. We'll be discussing the various forms of data compromises, including data exposures and data leaks,

Secret CISO 10/7: Comcast, Truist, T-Mobile Breaches, Dutch Police Data Exposed, CISA Warning, Matru Poshan App Breach, USAA System Error, Cybersecurity Misconceptions Debunked

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily dose of cybersecurity insights. Today, we navigate the fallout of recent data breaches and the essential steps healthcare companies should take to bolster their security programs. We'll delve into the FBCS breach that impacted Comcast and Truist,

Secret CISO 10/6: Disney and Comcast Data Breaches, Colorado Election Security Fallout, UK's Sellafield Fined for Infosec Blunders, Latest Cybersecurity Research Insights

Good Morning Secret CISO readers, In today's issue, we're diving into a whirlpool of data breaches and security blunders that have been making headlines. Disney is facing legal troubles as a lawsuit led by Scott Margel alleges negligence, breach of contract, and inadequate data protection measures.

Secret CISO 10/5: China-linked breach hits U.S. wiretap systems, Hezbollah data breach tops cybersecurity events, Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL privacy flaws under scrutiny

Good morning, Secret CISO readers! Today's newsletter is packed with some serious security breaches and data leaks that have been making headlines. Starting off with a major security breach linked to China, U.S. wiretap systems have been targeted, compromising the networks of U.S. broadband providers. This

Secret CISO 10/4: Colorado Clerk's Voting Machine Breach, Change Healthcare Data Leak, MC2's Massive Data Exposure, Rising Data Breach Costs, Signal's Post-Quantum Messaging Research

Good Morning! In today's issue of Secret CISO, we delve into a series of data breaches and security incidents that have made headlines recently. Starting off in Colorado, former county clerk Tina Peters has been sentenced to nine years for a voting machine breach. Convicted on seven counts

Secret CISO 10/3: Police Service Northen Irelands's £750k Data Breach Fine, Red Barrels' Major Data Leak, Colorado's Voting Data Scheme, Baptist Health Medical Center's Data Breach, Research on Cybersecurity and Biometrics

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily dose of cybersecurity news. Today, we're diving into a series of data breaches that have hit organizations across the globe. First up, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been fined £750,000 for a data

Secret CISO 10/2: Sono Bello, Dell, and Barbados Revenue Authority Data Breaches; Research Reveals 25% of Businesses Unaware of Sensitive Data Location

Good morning, Secret CISO readers! Today's newsletter is packed with the latest updates on data breaches and digital security. We start with Sono Bello, a healthcare services provider, reporting a data breach exposing sensitive customer and employee information. The Barbados Revenue Authority is also investigating a breach of

Secret CISO 10/1: Iranian Hackers Charged, Star Health against Telegram litigation, Daemon Research Flags UK Cyber Threats, Critical Flaws in Gas Stations

Good morning, Secret CISO readers! Today's newsletter is packed with crucial updates on the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. First up, a global survey reveals that the average data breach is costing a whopping $3.3 million. With 41% of businesses identifying cloud-related threats as the highest cyber threat, it&

Secret CISO 9/30: MoneyGram's data breach, OpenAI drama affects users safety, Iranian spear phishing threat, and new research on router users' security awareness

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO, your daily dose of the latest in cybersecurity news. Today, we're diving into a whirlwind of data breaches, security investments, and emerging threats. Meta is making headlines after being slapped with a hefty $102m EU fine for a security

Secret CISO 9/29: Massive MC2 breach impacts millions, Android's Necro Trojan nightmare, and SolarWinds calls for tighter cyber laws

Welcome to today's edition of Secret CISO, your daily dose of cybersecurity insights. Today, we dive into the murky waters of data breaches and vulnerabilities that are shaking up the digital world. First up, we explore the new Trojan malware, Necro, that's giving Android users sleepless

Secret CISO 9/28: Ireland Fines Meta on a Data Breach for $91m; All Connected Kia Cars Were Hacked; New CUPS Security Risks at Raise

Good morning, Secret CISO readers! Today's newsletter is packed with the latest updates on data breaches and security incidents from around the globe. In San Diego, Graybill has parted ways with Palomar Health Medical Group following a data breach that affected PHMG's system back in May.

Secret CISO 9/27: Meta's €91M Fine, Taylor University Breach, Swiggy's Vulnerability, Michigan Medicine Breach, Dell's Double Strike, Quantum Security Research

Good morning! In today's edition of Secret CISO, we're diving into a whirlwind of data breaches and security vulnerabilities that have been making headlines. First up, we're looking at the hefty €91 million fine that Meta has been slapped with by Ireland's

Secret CISO 9/26: Massive MC2 Data Leak Exposes 100M Americans, French Records Exposed, I-MED & CorrectCare Breaches, Illinois Elections at Risk

Welcome to today's issue of Secret CISO! We've got a lot to unpack today, with a focus on the alarming rise in data breaches and leaks. First up, we delve into the new CJIS Security Policy guidelines and how they aim to protect your agency'