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Cybersecurity and Breach News – United States
United States – National Cardiovascular Partners
https://healthitsecurity.com/news/national-cardiovascular-partners-email-hack-impacts-78k-patients?&web_view=true
Exploit: Unauthorized Account Access
National Cardiovascular Partners: Healthcare Provider
Risk to Small Business: 2.232 = Severe
Patient data was exposed after hackers were able to gain access to the Excel spreadsheet where it was stored through an employee account compromise. Undetected for over 3 weeks, the spreadsheet contained patient information, including names, contact information, and a host of other sensitive data that varied by patient. No word on what else the hackers may have obtained.
Individual Risk: 2.377 = Severe
Impacted patients are being notified and offered a one-year membership in Experian IdentityWorks, an identity theft protection service. These patients should also take appropriate measures against identity theft, spear phishing, fraud, and other criminal uses.
Customers Impacted: 78,070
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Handling sensitive medical data is a proposition that requires excellent security training as well as a strong suite of cybersecurity solutions. Not only was this incident preventable, but it was also expensive – and it will not just cost a fortune in recovery, it will also invite regulatory penalties.
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United States – IndieFlix
https://cybernews.com/security/indieflix-leaks-thousands-of-filmmaker-ssns-confidential-agreements-videos/?web_view=true
Exploit: Unsecured Database
IndieFlix: Streaming Service
Risk to Small Business: 1.603 = Severe
Another unsecured data bucket on a publicly accessible Amazon Simple Storage (S3) server is the culprit for a data breach at the streaming platform IndieFlix. The exposed data includes over 90,000 files. Some of the data includes scans of confidential motion picture acquisition agreements, tax ID requests that include filmmaker social security numbers and employer identification numbers, and detailed contact information of thousands of film professionals – plus thousands of unlocked video files of short films, movie clips, and trailers that can be accessed and downloaded by anyone with a direct link to the files.
Individual Risk: 1.599 = Severe
3,217 scans of requests for tax identification numbers that include addresses, signatures, as well as social security numbers and/or employer identification numbers of the filmmakers or their distribution agents were compromised. Film industry professionals and organizations that have signed agreements with IndieFlix or given the company their contact details between 2013 and 2016, should be aware of the potential for their data, including financial information, to be used for fraud and spear phishing attacks.
Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business Sloppy storage causes big problems that can have a huge impact on a company’s reputation client confidence. By improving security awareness training, employees will develop better handling habits for data and passwords.
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United States – Athens Independent School District
https://www.easttexasmatters.com/news/education/athens-isd-pays-50k-for-release-of-data-in-ransomware-attack/?web_view=true
Exploit: Ransomware
Athens Independent School District: Public School System
Risk to Small Business: 1.207 = Extreme
A school system in East Texas has paid cybercriminals a ransom of $50K for the key to unencrypt its data. The school board noted that it had no choice but to pay the ransom because it could not complete recovery in time to start the new school year. The report also noted that other school systems in East Texas have been hit with ransomware attacks recently as well. The district has cyberattack insurance.
Individual Risk: No personal or financial data about students or staff was reported as compromised at this time.
Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Ransomware is today’s biggest cybersecurity headache, and it’s usually delivered through a poisoned phishing email. A well-timed ransomware attack can create a big payday for cybercriminals as impacted victims are left with little recourse when they’re on a tight schedule.
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United States – Ledger
https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/ledger-data-breach-impacts-one-million-users-hardware-wallet-funds-are-safe
Exploit: Unauthorized Database Access
Ledger: Cryptocurrency Storage Hardware Developer
Risk to Small Business: 1.993 = Severe
Cryptocurrency wallet maker Ledger has announced that they experienced a data breach that exposed contact information for many clients. The breach was discovered by a participant in a bug bounty program. A marketing database containing email addresses for approximately one million users was unsecured, and a subset of 9,500 customers also had other contact information including first and last name, mailing addresses, and phone numbers exposed.
Individual Risk: 2.775 = Moderate
Only basic information like email addresses was exposed for a majority if the affected clients, but some customers’ addresses and phone numbers were compromised as well. Clients should be suspicious of potential spear phishing attacks.
Customers Impacted: 1 million
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Simple security failures like thismoneor the data breach caused by phishing at Twitter don’t increase client confidence in companies that promise secure technology.
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United States – Havenly
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/havenly-discloses-data-breach-after-13m-accounts-leaked-online/?&web_view=true
Exploit: Unauthorized Database Access
Havenly: Interior Design Collaboration Website
Risk to Small Business: 2.302 = Severe
As part of last week’s ShinyHunters data dump, the account details of millions of Havenly users were leaked on the Dark Web. The leaked data included affected users’ login name, full name, hashed password, email address, phone number, zip, and other data related to the usage of the site. Havenly noted that it does not store credit card numbers and no financial data was involved in this incident
Individual Risk: 2.503 = Moderate
No financial data was reported as compromised in this breach, but users should be aware of the personal details that were stolen being used to conduct spear phishing attempts.
Customers Impacted: 13 million
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Data dumps from major players in the data selling business are becoming more common. These dumps often include email addresses and login credentials for work accounts that staffers may be using (or reusing) for convenience.
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United States – Drizzly
https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/28/drizly-data-breach/
Exploit: Unauthorized Database Access
Drizzly: Alcohol Delivery Service
Risk to Small Business: 2.101 = Severe
Online booze startup Drizzly just announced that it suffered a data breach. Hackers were able to snatch customer email addresses, DOBs, hashed passwords, and some delivery addresses. The company says that no financial information was taken, but researchers noticed that hackers trying to sell Drizzly’s data claim to also have credit card numbers.
Individual Risk: 2.661 = Moderate
No financial information was reported stolen, by the company, but cybersecurity reports put that claim in question. Users of the service should change their passwords immediately and monitor their credit accounts for fraud.
Customers Impacted: 2.5 million
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: As more competition pops up in online delivery service spaces, customers will be inclined to choose to do business with companies that can protect their data.
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Cybersecurity and Breach News – Canada
Canada – Pivot Technology Solutions
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/canadian-msp-discloses-data-breach-failed-ransomware-attack/?&web_view=true
Exploit: Ransomware
Pivot Technology Solutions – Managed Services Provider
Risk to Small Business: 1.513 = Severe
A ransomware attempt at Canadian MSP Pivot Technology Solutions was ultimately foiled, but not before the attackers were able to access and copy sensitive company data for some US employees and consultants. Compromised staff and associate data included names, addresses, dates of birth, gender, disability status, and type of insurance coverage. Cybercriminals also stole payroll data including details about deductions, 401k forms, income, and benefits as well as scooping up, banking details like routing and account numbers, and Social Security numbers.
Individual Risk: 2.074 = Severe
The company is offering free monitoring solutions to affected staffers and advises anyone who suspects that their information may have been involved to monitor accounts for financial and identity compromise.
Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Ransomware is the bane of cybersecurity professionals around the world. It is typically used to encrypt data, but even an attempt that fails to encrypt data can still expose sensitive information.
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Cybersecurity and Breach News – United Kingdom & European Union
United Kingdom – Avon
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cosmetics-giant-avon-leaks-19/?&web_view=true
Exploit: Unsecured Database
Avon: Cosmetics Manufacturer and Distributor
Risk to Small Business: 1.883 = Severe
A misconfigured cloud server at global cosmetics powerhouse Avon was the culprit of a 7GB data breach at the cosmetics giant after it was discovered by researchers. The Elasticsearch database on an Azure server was publicly exposed with no password protection or encryption for nine days. The treasure trove of information available included personally identifiable information of both customers and employees, including full names, phone numbers, dates of birth, emails, and home addresses with GPS coordinates. Also included in the haul were an eye-popping 40,000+ security tokens and OAuth tokens plus internal logs, account settings, and technical server information.
Individual Risk: 2.339 = Severe
While no financial data was reported as exposed, the personal information that was available to cybercriminals opens Avin customers and staffers up to spear phishing attempts and potential identity theft.
Customers Impacted: 19 million
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Basic security failures are unacceptable at companies of any size. Consumers are becoming more aware of the potential risk that comes from having their personal data exposed and will be less likely to do business with companies that fail to secure it.
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Germany – Dussmann Group
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/business-giant-dussmann-groups-data-leaked-after-ransomware-attack/?&web_view=true
Exploit: Ransomware
Dussmann Group: Services Conglomerate
Risk to Small Business: 1.827 = Severe
Nefilim Ransomware is responsible for a data breach at Dresdner Kühlanlagenbau GmbH (DKA), a subsidiary of the Dussmann Group. The attackers began the sale of 14 GB of sensitive data including archives contain numerous documents, including Word documents, images, accounting documents, and AutoCAD drawings before encrypting systems. In total, the gang claims to have encrypted four domains and stolen approximately 200GB of archived data.
Individual Risk: No personal or financial information was reported as stolen in this incident.
Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Dark Web data brokers aren’t just looking for password lists and credit card numbers. They also want proprietary data and business secrets like formulas and schematics like the ones stolen in this incident.
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Cybersecurity and Breach News – Middle East & Africa
Israel – Promo.com
https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/promo-com-data-breach-impacts-23-million-content-creators
Exploit: Third Party Data Breach
Promo.com: Marketing Video Creation
Risk to Small Business: 2.092 = Severe
The Israeli-based marketing video creation site has disclosed a data breach after a database containing 22 million user records was leaked for free on a hacker forum. The exposed data includes content creators’ first name, last name, email address, IP address, approximated user location based on their IP address, and gender, as well as encrypted, hashed passwords. Promo.com says that the information was stolen as part of a third party data breach involving one of their service providers.
Individual Risk: 2.802 = Moderate
No financial data was stolen in this incident, but the personal information stolen may open creators that use the site up to identity theft and spear phishing attempts.
Customers Impacted: 23 million
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: A data breach at a third party provider is almost as dangerous to a company’s security and reputation as an in-house incident.
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Cybersecurity and Breach News – Australia & New Zealand
Australia – Regis Healthcare
https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/aged-care-operator-s-sensitive-data-stolen-in-foreign-cyberattack-20200803-p55hxl.html?&web_view=true
Exploit: Ransomware
Regis Healthcare: Aged Home Operator
Risk to Small Business: 2.002 = Severe
Care home operator Regis is reporting that it suffered a cyberattack leading tom a data breach that was allegedly perpetrated by “foreign attackers” using Maze ransomware. The stolen data from 2 servers includes the personal information of a small number of residents at Regis facilities and a staff member
Individual Risk: 2.705 = Moderate
While no financial information was reported stolen, a great deal of very specific and highly sensitive personal health data has been compromised. This is especially troubling as COVID-19 anxiety runs high, and may lead to public personal ramifications for patients that were affected as well as lending itself to spear phishing and blackmail attempts.
Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: The ripple effect of one breach can sometimes be felt throughout an industry, as many services and companies are intertwined. By adding a solid digital risk protection platform to their security plan, businesses can gain a more holistic view of their risks to start patching up holes in security before a problem becomes a disaster.
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The Week in Breach Cybersecurity and Breach News Risk Levels
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2.5 – 3 = Moderate Risk
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