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Threats
Rise in Cyber Attacks Using Stolen Credentials Reported
Nov 21, 2024 Cyber threat actors are increasingly using stolen credentials as a primary method for breaching systems, highlighting the growing challenge of identity-based attacks for organizations.
Breaches
Hot Topic Faces Cybersecurity Breach Affecting Customer Data
Nov 11, 2024 A cybersecurity incident involving Hot Topic has reportedly led to the theft of sensitive customer data, raising concerns about personal information protection for millions of users.
Breaches
HIBP Adds 1.26M Altenen Emails: Check if You’re Affected by the Breach
Nov 5, 2024 A significant data leak, potentially one of the largest in history, has been identified, encompassing approximately 12 terabytes of information and over 26 billion records from various platforms and government organizations.
Cybercrime
FBI Warns of Election-Related Scams Targeting 2024 US General Election
Nov 2, 2024 The FBI warns of scammers exploiting the 2024 US General Election for financial fraud. Scams involve using political candidates' names and images to solicit fake campaign contributions, sell non-existent merchandise, and steal personal information for identity theft, as seen in prior elections.