Publications & Analyses
Argus Flow releases, platform announcements, press updates, and cybersecurity analyses.
Heights Finance Data Breach Affects 1.2 Million People
Consumer loan company Heights Finance has announced that a cyberattack on a third-party cloud platform resulted in the theft of sensitive personal and financial data of at least 1.2 million of its customers and applicants. Stolen data includes Social Security numbers and bank account information.
Hacker Claims 3.6 Million Azure Accounts Stolen From Major Companies
A cybercriminal using the alias “TheHatman” has put up for sale 3.6 million employee records allegedly stolen from the Microsoft Azure infrastructure of giants like McDonald's, Vodafone, and Tata. The companies, however, deny the claims, stating the data is old.
SafePal Data Breach Affects Tens of Thousands of Customers
Popular cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer SafePal announced that the personal and order information of 39,798 customers has been leaked. The company has warned users about phishing attacks.
SafePal Data Breach Impacts 40,000 Users
Cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer SafePal has announced that the personal information of nearly 40,000 customers has been stolen. Attackers exploited a vulnerability in the order tracking system to access names, addresses, and contact details. The company stated that wallet funds remain secure.
French tax authority breach affects 678,000 individuals
The French Ministry of the Economy and Finance has announced a major data breach after an attacker infiltrated its systems, stealing the data of 678,000 individuals. The stolen data includes tax information and cadastral records.
McDonald's Employee Data Leak Claimed by Seller
Data allegedly belonging to 1.7 million McDonald's employees, reportedly stolen from the company's Azure systems, has been listed for sale on a cybercrime forum. A sample provided by the seller suggests the claims could be credible.
SafePal Data Breach Affects 39k Customers Stolen Info for Sale
Cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer SafePal has announced that the personal information of nearly 40,000 customers has been stolen and is for sale on a cybercrime forum. The breach originated from a flaw in the order-tracking system.
ExfilSquad Leaked Sensitive Data from 13 Organizations
Cybersecurity researchers have confirmed that the data extortion group ExfilSquad accessed sensitive data from 13 organizations, including government, education, and financial sectors. The data breach, totaling over 382 GB, is believed to have originated from misconfigured Microsoft services.
Scottish Prosecutor's Office Breach Poses Widening Threat
The Scottish Government's prosecutor's office has reported a data breach originating from a third-party supplier, which may serve other government agencies, sparking fears of a wider impact.
Over 1000 Charities Hit by Beacon CRM Data Breach
UK-based CRM provider Beacon has confirmed a significant data breach impacting more than 1,000 non-profit organizations. Attackers are believed to have exfiltrated entire customer database backups.
RingCentral Data Breach Affected 1.6 Million People
Business communications platform giant RingCentral has been hit by a cyberattack. The attack, allegedly carried out by the notorious group ShinyHunters, is believed to have leaked the personal information of 1.6 million users. The company stated the incident resulted from a 'sophisticated social engineering campaign.'
RingCentral Data Breach Affected 1.6 Million Accounts
The notorious cybercrime group ShinyHunters stole personal information from 1.6 million users in an attack on cloud communications giant RingCentral. The company confirmed the attack, and the data was leaked on the dark web after a ransom was not paid.