Data Theft

How Did the Scholastic Data Breach Expose 8 Million Sensitive Records?
Data Protection & Privacy How Did the Scholastic Data Breach Expose 8 Million Sensitive Records?

Earlier this month, Scholastic, a well-known educational publisher, faced a significant cybersecurity incident that exposed sensitive information relating to 8 million individuals, including both customers and education professionals in the United States. The hacker, who goes by the pseudonym

January 23, 2025
Are China and Russia Leading a New Era of Global Cyber Espionage?
Malware & Threats Are China and Russia Leading a New Era of Global Cyber Espionage?

In an era where digital infrastructure represents the backbone of modern society, the persistent threat of cyber espionage from powerful nation-states like China and Russia has indeed spotlighted the urgent necessity for robust cybersecurity measures. National security entities worldwide have

January 21, 2025
PowerSchool Breach Exposes Millions of Sensitive Student and Teacher Records
Data Protection & Privacy PowerSchool Breach Exposes Millions of Sensitive Student and Teacher Records

Cybercriminals spare no industry, targeting sectors like healthcare, insurance, automotive, and education. Healthcare has been a frequent target, with attacks like the Ascension breach last year and the CVR incident in late 2024. Now, the education technology giant PowerSchool has become the latest

January 17, 2025
How Did the Oregon School District Data Breach Happen?
Data Protection & Privacy How Did the Oregon School District Data Breach Happen?

The recent data breach affecting multiple school districts across Oregon has raised significant concerns over the security of third-party data management systems. This breach, which impacted districts such as Portland Public Schools, Beaverton School District, and Hillsboro School District, was a

January 15, 2025
Millions at Risk: Hacked Chrome Extensions Leak Sensitive Data
Data Protection & Privacy Millions at Risk: Hacked Chrome Extensions Leak Sensitive Data

Your web browser is an ecosystem of its own, storing a plethora of sensitive information such as passwords, search history, financial details like credit card numbers, and personal addresses. Similar to how malicious apps can compromise data on your phone or PC, malicious browser extensions can

January 10, 2025
Cyber Attack Disrupts Ritchot's Utility Billing System
Infrastructure & Network Security Cyber Attack Disrupts Ritchot's Utility Billing System

In a significant cybersecurity incident, the Rural Municipality of Ritchot has experienced a disruption in its billing system that has specifically affected the processing of utility bills for its residents. On December 24, the municipality reported on its website that their servers and systems

January 9, 2025
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