Microsoft tool’s default settings exposed data of 38 mn users: Cyber researchers

Microsoft tool’s default settings exposed data of 38 mn users: Cyber researchers

According to security research network UpGuard, the types of data included personal information used for COVID-19 contact tracing, vaccination appointments, social security numbers for job applicants. A default permissions setting in Microsoft Power Apps might have exposed data of 38 million users online, cyber security researchers reported. According to security research network UpGuard, the types of…

Microsoft Power Apps misconfiguration exposes 38m records

Microsoft Power Apps misconfiguration exposes 38m records

Sensitive data including contact tracing, vaccine status, names and e-mail addresses leaked Print Print Pro Read More: cyber security Microsoft security Default settings on Microsoft Power Apps portals have led to several data leaks, with 38 million records held by 47 entities, including US government bodies and corporations, inadvertently made publicly available. Microsoft Power Apps…

Modified Version of WhatsApp for Android Spotted Installing Triada Trojan

Modified Version of WhatsApp for Android Spotted Installing Triada Trojan

A modified version of the WhatsApp messaging app for Android has been trojanized to intercept text messages, serve malicious payloads, display full-screen ads, and sign up device owners for unwanted premium subscriptions without their knowledge. “The Trojan Triada snuck into one of these modified versions of the messenger called FMWhatsApp 16.80.0 together with the advertising…

US State Department reportedly hit by a cyberattack

US State Department reportedly hit by a cyberattack

The US State Department has reportedly suffered a cyberattack in recent weeks, prompting concerns about possible serious breach, FoxNews reported. Currently, the extent of the breach is unclear, and it’s also unknown who may have been behind the cyberattack. According to FoxNews, it is believed that the attack took place “a couple of weeks ago.”…

OnePercent Group Ransomware targeted US orgs since Nov 2020

OnePercent Group Ransomware targeted US orgs since Nov 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has shared info about a threat actor known as OnePercent Group that has been actively targeting US organizations in ransomware attacks since at least November 2020. The US federal law enforcement agency shared indicators of compromise, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), and mitigation measures in a flash alert published on Monday….

US and Singapore sign agreement to bolster cybersecurity across government agencies

US and Singapore sign agreement to bolster cybersecurity across government agencies

Jessica Haworth 24 August 2021 at 15:43 UTC Updated: 24 August 2021 at 17:05 UTC Memorandum of Understanding will strengthen knowledge sharing practices The US and Singapore have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation and knowledge sharing about cyber threats targeting financial agencies. A Memorandum of Understanding on Cybersecurity Cooperation was signed, the US…

T-Mobile says cyberattack impacted more customer data than initially thought

T-Mobile says cyberattack impacted more customer data than initially thought

Data on millions of additional customers was also compromised, T-Mobile said. August 20, 2021, 8:55 PM • 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article T-Mobile revealed Friday that the personal data of more than 5 million additional customers was compromised in the recent cyber attack, bringing the total number of people impacted…

Utilizing Data Opportunities and Risks in Insurance to Protect Customers and Drive Greater Differentiation

Utilizing Data Opportunities and Risks in Insurance to Protect Customers and Drive Greater Differentiation

Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Fraud Risk Management , ID Fraud Insurers Have a Great Opportunity to Become Guardians of Customer Data Robert Harris • August 24, 2021     The rapid rise of digitalization and new data-gathering technologies has encouraged a lot of well-meaning advice about how insurers can use data more effectively to…