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Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach
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data protection
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Andy Frain Services disclosed a data breach affecting 100,964 individuals in October 2024, with ransomware group Black Basta claiming responsibility.
Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
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ransomware
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.
Qilin ransomware attack hits sheriff, $48K spent on recovery
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Ransomware gang Qilin claimed an April 2025 attack on Tennessee's Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, demanding USD $300,000, with no ransom paid.
Broadcom forces VMware clients to roll back crucial updates
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firewalls
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data protection
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Broadcom forces VMware customers on expired support to roll back security updates, risking exposure to known vulnerabilities and increased cyberattack threats.
Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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ransomware
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it training
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encryption
The ransomware group Qilin claims two cyber-attacks on US government bodies, raising concerns over public sector cybersecurity and service disruptions.
Concerns over genetic data security as 23andMe bankrupts
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Concerns escalate over 23andMe's bankruptcy as experts warn millions of users' sensitive genetic data may be at risk amid potential asset sales.
Prominent spyware firm SpyX breached, exposing Apple users
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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surveillance
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breach prevention
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data privacy
A significant data breach at spyware firm SpyX has reportedly affected nearly two million individuals, including thousands of Apple users, raising serious concerns.
Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
Netflix's new miniseries Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro as a former president, ignites debate among experts over its portrayal of cyber warfare.
Experts stress importance of data privacy in AI era
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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comparitech
With Data Privacy Day occurring this week, experts stress the urgency for individuals and organisations to enhance protections against rising cyber threats, including AI.
How much does your Amazon Prime Video subscription really get you?
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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digital entertainment
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amazon
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video
New Zealanders pay US$5.99 for Amazon Prime Video but get fewer titles compared to the US, which has the largest library at US$12.99 per month.