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AnyDesk Confirms Cyber Incident, Pushes Out Password Reset

Data Breach Today

Company Says Problem Remediated, All Security-Related Certificates Revoked Remote desktop application provider AnyDesk acknowledged hackers recently gained unauthorized access to the company's production systems in a cyberattack. The firm said it revoked all security-related certificates as a precaution and is rolling out a new code-signing certificate.

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How Spoutible’s Leaky API Spurted out a Deluge of Personal Data

Troy Hunt

Ever hear one of those stories where as it unravels, you lean in ever closer and mutter “No way! No way! NO WAY! ” This one, as far as infosec stories go, had me leaning and muttering like never before. Here goes: Last week, someone reached it to me with what they claimed was a Spoutible data breach obtained by exploiting an enumerable API.

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AnyDesk Incident: Customer Credentials Leaked and Published for Sale on the Dark Web

Security Affairs

Resecurity identified bad actors offering a significant number of AnyDesk customer credentials for sale on the Dark Web. Such information being available for cybercriminals could act as a catalyst for new attacks, including targeted phishing campaigns. Having additional context about a particular customer, the probability of a successful compromise could increase significantly.

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Troy Hunt

I told ya so. Right from the beginning, it was pretty obvious what "MOAB" was probably going to be and sure enough, this tweet came true: Interesting find by @MayhemDayOne , wonder if it was from a shady breach search service (we’ve seen a bunch shut down over the years)? Either way, collecting and storing this data is now trivial so not a big surprise to see someone screw up their permissions and (re)leak it all.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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A cyberattack impacted operations at Lurie Children’s Hospital

Security Affairs

A cyber attack forced Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago to take IT systems offline with a severe impact on its operations. The Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago took IT systems offline after a cyberattack. The security incident severely impacted normal operations also causing the delay of medical care. Lurie Children’s Hospital is one of the top pediatric hospitals in the United States.

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Software firm AnyDesk disclosed a security breach

Security Affairs

Remote desktop software company AnyDesk announced that threat actors compromised its production environment. Remote desktop software company AnyDesk announced on Friday that threat actors had access to its production systems. The security breach was discovered as a result of a security audit, the company immediately notified relevant authorities. AnyDesk did not reveal if it has suffered a data breach.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 457 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Clorox estimates the costs of the August cyberattack will exceed $49 Million Mastodon fixed a flaw that can allow the takeover of any account Iranian hackers breached Albania’s Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) Operation Synergia led to the arrest

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US government imposed sanctions on six Iranian intel officials

Security Affairs

The US government issued sanctions against six Iranian government officials linked to cyberattacks against critical infrastructure organizations. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on six Iranian government officials associated with cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure organizations in the US and abroad. “Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned six officials in the

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The ‘Mother of all Breaches’: Navigating the Aftermath and Fortifying Your Data with DSPM

Security Affairs

What is Data Security Posture Management ( DSPM ) and how can mitigate the risks of data leaks such as the ‘Mother of all Breaches.’ Cybersecurity researchers recently uncovered what is now being dubbed the ‘ Mother of all Breaches.’ With over 26 billion personal records exposed, this data leak has set a new, unfortunate record in the world of cybersecurity.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?