Week in Breach
This week, US students hack into school, Canadian alcohol gets held for ransom(ware), New Zealand outdoors retailer is exposed, and data doesn’t expire on the Dark Web.
Dark Web ID Trends:
Top Source Hits: ID Theft Forums (99%)
Top Compromise Type: Domain (99%)
Top Industry: Medical & Healthcare
Top Employee Count: 11 – 50 Employees
| Exploit: User account takeover Sizmek: American online advertising platform based in Austin >> Read full details on our blog. |
United States – Deleware Guidance Services
| Exploit: Ransomware attack Deleware Guidance Services: Non-profit that offers mental health services for children, youth and families >> Read full details on our blog. |
United States – Orchard View School District
| Exploit: Internal data breach Orchard View School District: A high school district in Muskegon Township, Michigan >> Read full details on our blog. |
| Exploit: Ransomware attack Container World: One of the largest supply chain companies for beverages in British Columbia. >> Read full details on our blog. |
| Exploit: Card-stealing Javascript malware Emerson Hospital: UK branch of sportswear brand >> Read full details on our blog. |
United Kingdom – Sir John Colfox Academy
| Exploit: Employee phishing breach Sir John Colfox Academy: Secondary school in Bridport, England >> Read full details on our blog. |
New Zealand – Kathmandu Holdings Limited
| Exploit: To be determined Kathmandu Holdings Limited: Outdoor clothing and equipment retailer >> Read full details on our blog. |
New Zealand – Christchurch Cyber Scams
| Exploit: Phishing, malware, fraudulent websites Christchurch: Largest city on South Island of New Zealand that recently suffered a mass shooting. >> Read full details on our blog. |
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A Note for Your Customers:
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