Publications & Analyses
Argus Flow releases, platform announcements, press updates, and cybersecurity analyses.
Security Firm APIsec Leaks Its Own Customer Data
Cybersecurity firm APIsec.ai, which claims to serve 80% of the Fortune 100, left a database full of its own customer data exposed to the internet. The discovery by UpGuard highlights a case of profound irony in the industry.
Dow Jones Cloud Leak Exposed Data of Millions
A misconfigured cloud server belonging to Dow Jones, the parent company of The Wall Street Journal, left the personal and financial data of millions of subscribers unprotected. The leak, discovered by cybersecurity firm UpGuard, is proof of how a simple mistake can have massive consequences.
Charter Breach Could Expose Nearly 5 Million People
US telecom giant Charter Communications is reeling from a massive data breach that could impact nearly 5 million customers. So, what happens now?
Massive Data Breach Allegations Rock Trump Mobile
The cybersecurity world is reeling from news of a colossal alleged data breach targeting Trump Mobile. Personal information, phone numbers, and even location data of millions of subscribers are reportedly compromised. This incident, combined with ongoing FIFA World Cup phishing attacks and supply chain threats, paints a grim picture.
Charter Data Breach Exposes Millions of Customers
US telecom giant Charter Communications confirmed that the ShinyHunters cybercrime gang stole personal information from 4.9 million customers. The leaked data includes names, addresses, and phone numbers.
California Sues Former 23andMe Over Data Breach
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the genetic testing giant 23andMe, now known as Chrome Holding Co., over the 2023 breach that exposed sensitive genetic data of nearly 7 million users. The lawsuit alleges inadequate security measures.
Microsoft Defender Will Now Automatically Lock Down Hacked Devices
Microsoft is testing a new Defender for Endpoint capability that will automatically isolate compromised endpoints to stop attackers trying to move laterally across the network. The move aims to ease the burden on security operations centers (SOCs).
7-Eleven Data Breach Hits 185,000 Users
The Japanese retail giant 7-Eleven has confirmed a data breach in its 7NOW delivery app, exposing the personal information of approximately 185,000 users. The breach includes addresses, phone numbers, and partial payment information.
7-Eleven Data Breach Hits 185,000 People
The cyber extortion gang ShinyHunters infiltrated the systems of convenience store giant 7-Eleven, stealing the personal information of nearly 185,000 people. The breach, revealed by Have I Been Pwned, is still unfolding.
US Voter Data Leaked Millions at Risk
A misconfigured database left exposed by an analytics firm working for the Republican Party has revealed the personal and political information of approximately 198 million American voters. This is one of the largest voter data leaks in U.S. history.
Datavant to Pay $900K to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit
Health data giant Datavant Group has agreed to a $900,000 settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit concerning a data breach that exposed the protected health information (PHI) of thousands of patients. The deal is a compromise where the company admits no wrongdoing.
Private Intelligence Firm Leaks 48 Million Records
We examine how over 48 million personal data records were leaked from the systems of a private intelligence search service called LocalBlox, and what it means for you.