Introducing Episode 9 of our expertly crafted series on data breaches, cyber-attacks, and more. Breach Breakdown is your go-to source for recapping incidents and staying up-to-date on the latest solutions. November saw its fair share of reported cases, with breaches affecting:
DWP Digital Warning: Beware of Fraud Targeting Benefit Claimants
The DWP Digital has issued an urgent warning to millions of benefit recipients about fraudulent text messages, attempting to steal personal and financial information. Scammers impersonate officials or exploit ongoing transitions, like UniversalCredit migration, to steal personal details or payments.
Always verify communication sources. The DWP Digital will never ask for sensitive information like passwords or bank details via phone or email.
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Latest News: A commonly used software, MOVEit, was exploited in a recent cyber breach.
A security flaw in the software MOVEit was recently breached, exposing 2.8 million records, including information such as email addresses, desk phone numbers and building locations. The breach was confirmed by Amazon, however, it wasnt the only company affected, with MetLife, HSBC, HP and Canada Post / Postes Canada, amongst many others also affected. This breach adds to the list of cyber attacks faced by prominent companies this year, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in corporate security systems.
The ransomware group Clop has been linked to the MOVEit breach.
Data Breach Alert: Misconfigured Microsoft Power Pages Expose Millions
Millions of private records, including over 1M NHS employee details, have been exposed due to misconfigured access controls on websites built using Microsoft’s low-code Power Pages platform.
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Cyber Alert: Beware of “Quishing” Scams!
Banks and regulators are warning about a rising cyber threat known as quishing—a form of phishing that uses fake QR codes to steal personal and financial information. These malicious QR codes are often sent in emails that appear from trusted sources, like banks, and can bypass security tools, fooling users into revealing sensitive details.
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New GootLoader SEO Poisoning Attack
A new GootLoader malware campaign is targeting users searching for “Are Bengal Cats legal in Australia?” 🐱
Using SEO manipulation, attackers drive users to infected sites with malware-laden downloads, leading to data theft and remote access breaches.
Stay vigilant! Avoid unexpected downloads and connect with cyber security experts for protection.