Publications & Analyses
Argus Flow releases, platform announcements, press updates, and cybersecurity analyses.
Kodak Confirms Data Breach Following ShinyHunters Claims
Photography giant Kodak has officially admitted to a data breach after claims were made by the notorious cybercrime group ShinyHunters. The breach is said to affect customer information.
Tullamore Hospital Breach Costs HSE a €300,000 Fine
Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has been fined €300,000 by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) over a security breach at Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore that exposed sensitive patient data to the internet. The root cause was a simple misconfiguration that went unnoticed for 18 months.
EdTech Has Become Hackers' New Favorite Target
Data breaches and ransomware attacks are on the rise as cybercriminals target educational technology (EdTech) platforms. The data of millions of students, parents, and educators is at significant risk. What does this new target mean, and how can we protect ourselves?
iRhythm Confirms Data Was Stolen in Cyberattack
iRhythm, known for its cardiac monitoring technologies, has officially announced that sensitive patient data was stolen as a result of a cyberattack on its systems. The company stated it is taking steps to support affected individuals.
Maine Data Breach Portal Shut Down Due to Fake Notices
The state of Maine was forced to shut down its official portal for reporting cyberattacks and data breaches after it was flooded with mass fake notices by unknown actors. This incident highlights a new form of digital sabotage aimed at undermining public trust.
Ransomware Halts Australia's 2nd Largest Sugar Producer
Australia's second-largest sugar producer, Wilmar Sugar and Renewables, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, bringing its operations to a standstill right in the middle of the crushing season.
Council of Europe Probes ShinyHunters Data Breach Claims
The Council of Europe, the continent's oldest intergovernmental body, is investigating a comprehensive data breach claim made over the weekend by the notorious ShinyHunters group. The group alleges to have compromised the institution's entire infrastructure.
Infinite Campus Breach Hits 137K School Staff Accounts
The notorious cybercrime gang ShinyHunters stole personal information from over 137,000 staff accounts in an attack on the widely used Infinite Campus system. The breach occurred via a third-party Salesforce application.
Maine Shuts Down Data Breach Portal Over Fake Submissions
The Maine Attorney General's Office has suspended its data breach notification portal, established after a massive breach last year, due to a flood of fake and misleading submissions by unknown actors. The move has caused further concern for 1.3 million affected residents.
Maine Shuts Down Portal After Fake Breach Disclosures
Maine has taken its official data breach notification portal offline after fraudulent and misleading breach announcements were published on the state's website. The incident shows how public transparency tools can be abused, prompting officials to review procedures to prevent future misuse.
Japan Power Firm Loses Drive With Customer Data
One of Japan's leading power companies has announced the loss of a portable storage device containing the personal information of tens of thousands of its customers. The incident once again shows that the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain is often human and physical error.
ServiceNow Flaw Exploited to Steal Customer Data
The cybersecurity world is buzzing with news of a vulnerability in the enterprise cloud computing giant ServiceNow, which is being actively exploited. Unidentified attackers have used this flaw to gain unauthorized access to numerous customer instances.