Week in Breach

This week, phishing scams continue to trap employees, weak passwords put company data at risk, and the consequences of a breach are higher for SMBs.

 

Dark Web ID Trends:
Top Source Hits: ID Theft Forums
Top Compromise Type: Domain
Top Industry: High-Tech & IT
Top Employee Count: 51 -100 Employees

 

United States – Metro Mobility

 

Exploit: Phishing attack
Metro Mobility: Shared ride public transportation service for riders with disabilities and health complications
>> Read full details on our blog.

United States – Premier Family Medical

 

Exploit: Ransomware
Premier Family Medical: Comprehensive family healthcare provider
>> Read full details on our blog. 

United States – Entercom Communications

 

Exploit: Ransomware
Entercom Communications: Broadcasting and radio company based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
>> Read full details on our blog. 

United Kingdom – Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

 

Exploit: Accidental sharing
Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust: Healthcare provider specializing in gender identity services
>> Read full details on our blog. 

United Kingdom – UNICEF

 

Exploit: Accidental sharing
UNICEF: International fund providing emergency food and healthcare for children
>> Read full details on our blog. 

Australia – Get

 

Exploit: Unauthorized database access
Get: Payment service for university societies and clubs
>> Read full details on our blog. 

New Zealand – New Zealand Transport Agency

 

Exploit: Unauthorized database access
New Zealand Transport Agency: Government agency overseeing transportation and land policy
>> Read full details on our blog. 

South Africa – Garmin SA

 

Exploit: Malware attack
Garmin SA: Maker and distributor of GPS technology
>> Read full details on our blog. 

 

In Other News:

 

Data Breaches Put Small Businesses at Risk

 

Data loss events are a huge risk for any company, but the aftermath of a data breach can be especially problematic for SMBs, a recent study by Bank of America Merchant Services concluded.

 

The survey, which included 522 small businesses and 409 consumers in the US, questioned consumers and small businesses about the cybersecurity…

 

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Brute Force Attacks are the Preferred Method for Spreading Ransomware

 

Ransomware attacks are on the rise in 2019, making headlines as they afflict local governments and SMBs with frightening regularity. At the same time, the cost of a ransomware attack is rising precipitously, making these attacks one of the most complicated and feared cybersecurity…

 

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