Publications & Analyses
Argus Flow releases, platform announcements, press updates, and cybersecurity analyses.
Skoda Data Breach Exposes Customer Information
Škoda Auto, part of the Volkswagen Group, has confirmed a data breach resulting from a cyberattack on its online shop. The personal information of an unconfirmed number of customers was stolen.
US Bank Leaks Customer Data to Unauthorized AI Tool
A major US bank has self-reported a data breach after an employee exposed customer data to an unauthorized artificial intelligence application. The incident highlights the growing risks of 'Shadow IT' and internal security policies.
Canvas Data Breach A Deal Was Made With Hackers
The popular educational platform Canvas has confirmed it reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen from its systems. This controversial decision raises serious concerns about the security of data belonging to millions of students and educators.
Instructure Reaches Agreement to Halt Data Leak
Edtech giant Instructure, creator of the popular Canvas learning management system, has confirmed an 'agreement' with the ShinyHunters extortion group to prevent the leak of stolen data. This development has sparked a significant debate on the ethics and consequences of paying cybercriminals.
South Staffordshire Water Fined £1M for Data Breach
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has fined South Staffordshire Water nearly £1 million for significant data protection failings. This penalty highlights severe shortcomings in the company's cybersecurity measures and its failure to protect customer data.
Canvas Under Extortion Threat After Major Data Leak
Instructure, the developer of the popular learning management system Canvas, is facing an extortion threat from cybercriminals following a major data breach. The attackers have set a deadline to release sensitive data belonging to millions of students and educators if a ransom is not paid.
Skoda Data Breach Affects Online Shop Customers
Automaker Skoda has confirmed a data breach resulting from a cyberattack on its online shop, exposing customer data. The breach includes personal information like names, addresses, and emails, but financial data is reportedly secure.
Zara Data Breach Affects 200,000 Customers
Fashion retail giant Zara has confirmed a significant data breach affecting nearly 200,000 customers. The cyberattack was carried out by the notorious hacking group ShinyHunters, who exfiltrated email addresses and other sensitive customer data.
RXNT Data Breach Exposes Patient Health Information
Healthcare technology company RXNT has confirmed a cybersecurity incident resulting in a data breach of sensitive patient information. The event affects hundreds of thousands of patients, exposing their personal and medical data and raising serious concerns about the company's security measures.
Starr Insurance Discloses Ransomware Attack
International insurance giant Starr Insurance has announced it suffered a major ransomware attack, compromising customer and employee data. The company has launched a full investigation with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement.
Four Healthcare Providers Announce Major Data Breach
Four major US-based healthcare providers have disclosed a significant data breach affecting over 3 million patients due to a security incident at a third-party vendor. The breach exposed sensitive personal and protected health information.
Oglethorpe Reaches Settlement in Data Breach Lawsuit
Oglethorpe Health System has announced a settlement to resolve the class-action lawsuit filed after a major data breach exposed the personal and medical information of thousands of patients. The agreement includes compensation and credit monitoring services for victims.