Publications & Analyses
Argus Flow releases, platform announcements, press updates, and cybersecurity analyses.
Private Intelligence Platform Data Leak
Over 48 million personal data records were leaked from a private intelligence search service. This significant incident resulted from vulnerabilities within the platform's systems. Various types of personal information are among the compromised data.
LA County 211 Emergency Records Data Leak 3.5 Million
Los Angeles County's 211 service experienced a significant data exposure. Approximately 3.5 million emergency call records were affected. The exposed data includes names, addresses, and sensitive call notes detailing reports of abuse and crisis.
F5 Networks Systems Compromised by Government Hackers for Long Term
Cybersecurity giant F5 Networks confirmed that government-backed hackers gained long-term access to its systems, stealing source code and customer data. The company, which provides defenses to most Fortune 500 firms, delayed notification on national security grounds at the DOJ's request.
BridgePay Confirms Ransomware Attack, Card Data Not Compromised
Florida-based payments platform BridgePay has confirmed a ransomware attack. While services are offline, the company states that no card data was compromised, ensuring customer payment information remains secure.
University of Mississippi Medical Center Still Offline After Ransomware Attack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) has been offline since a ransomware attack last Thursday. The incident continues to disrupt critical operations, potentially affecting patient services and risking sensitive healthcare data.
Advantest Hit by Ransomware Attack: Cybersecurity Incident
Advantest, a Japanese specialist in testing computer chips for major semiconductor manufacturers, has been impacted by a ransomware attack. The company confirmed it has deployed incident response protocols following the cybersecurity incident. Specific details on affected records or data types are currently undisclosed.
Europol Seizes LeakBase Cybercrime Forum
A global operation led by Europol has successfully shut down LeakBase, a prominent cybercrime forum known for facilitating data breaches. The seizure of the site and its data means that information previously traded or stored on the platform, including various types of compromised credentials and personal data, is now in law enforcement's possession.
Threat Actor Uses Elastic Cloud SIEM to Manage Stolen Data
Huntress researchers have uncovered a new campaign where a threat actor exploited vulnerabilities to steal data. The stolen information was then managed using Elastic Cloud SIEM, which served as a data hub for the attacker. Specific details regarding the type or volume of compromised data are currently unavailable.
France ANTS ID System Website Hit by Cyberattack, Data Breach Possible
France's ANTS platform, handling applications for IDs, passports, and driver's licenses, experienced a cyberattack. Authorities detected the incident on April 15, warning that personal data of applicants may have been exposed. The extent of the breach and the number of affected individuals are currently under investigation.
Vercel Data Breach Linked to Employee AI Tool Access and Stolen OAuth Tokens
Vercel experienced a data breach after an employee's interaction with an AI tool led to the compromise of OAuth tokens. This incident highlights how stolen OAuth tokens are becoming a significant new attack surface for lateral movement by threat actors.
Ericsson Data Breach: 15,000 Employees and Customers Affected
Telecom giant Ericsson announced a data breach affecting 15,000 employees and customers. The incident occurred due to the compromise of a third-party service provider's systems. Personal data of the affected individuals may have been exposed.
Seiko USA Website Defaced: Customer Data Theft Claimed
The Seiko USA website was defaced by cyber attackers. Attackers claim to have stolen the company's Shopify customer database and threaten to leak it unless a ransom is paid, potentially exposing customer information.