SecurityScorecard stories

Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers
Last week
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data protection
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phishing
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martech
Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.

LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
Last week
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.

US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m
Last week
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.

Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks
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mfa
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fintech
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application security
Nearly 42% of data breaches in top fintech firms stem from third-party vendors, highlighting critical supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal security.

Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears
Last month
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
UK food logistics firm Peter Green Chilled faces ransomware attack, threatening supply chains and client retailers like Tesco and Aldi amid rising cyber threats.

Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks
Last month
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devops
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.

2025 report reveals decline in technology breach rates
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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breach prevention
The 2025 Global Third-Party Breach Report reveals a significant dip in technology sector breaches to 46.75%, highlighting a shift in cyber-attack patterns.

Evolving DDoS tactics: Cyber experts analyse the X incident
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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ddos
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
Recent DDoS attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, with cybersecurity experts stressing the urgent need for enhanced defence strategies against evolving threats.

Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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edutech
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mfa
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cybersecurity
A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.

Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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edutech
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mfa
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cloud security
A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.

DeepSeek faces bans amid security & data privacy woes
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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encryption
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genai
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data privacy
DeepSeek faces intense scrutiny over significant security flaws and data management practices, prompting bans across multiple countries amidst privacy concerns.

Third-party vulnerabilities expose insurance industry risks
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A report reveals that 59% of cyber breaches in the top 150 insurance firms stem from third-party attacks, exposing serious supply chain vulnerabilities.

Cyber-espionage group Volt Typhoon resurfaces globally
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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botnet
The return of Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored cyber-espionage group, threatens global infrastructures, exploiting outdated devices for covert operations.

US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A new report highlights serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy sector, with nearly half of breaches stemming from third-party risks.

SecurityScorecard shifts to supply chain risk solutions
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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securityscorecard
SecurityScorecard has redefined its focus, transitioning to Supply Chain Detection and Response services to tackle increasing third-party cybersecurity threats.

Lebanon pager blasts expose supply chain cybersecurity risks
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
Experts are raising alarms about severe cybersecurity vulnerabilities following explosions in Hezbollah-owned pagers in Lebanon.

UK designates data centres as CNI, experts call for more actions
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
The UK Government has designated data centres as Critical National Infrastructure, prompting industry experts to call for a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.

Experts call for resilience after cyber-attack on Trump's campaign
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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risk & compliance
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industry experts
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spear phishing
Experts urge resilient cyber measures after Trump's campaign hack reveals vulnerabilities, stressing decoy tactics, phishing awareness, and robust public sector security.

99% of Global 2000 firms linked to breached vendors
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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solarwinds
Study shows 99% of Global 2000 firms are linked to vendors with breaches, underscoring urgent need for robust supply chain cybersecurity amid new SEC rules.

Global IT outage reveals critical need for business resilience
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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dr
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cloud services
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securityscorecard
A global IT outage on Friday exposed vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure, underscoring the need for enhanced disaster preparedness and resilient IT strategies.