Publications & Analyses
Argus Flow releases, platform announcements, press updates, and cybersecurity analyses.
Spain Arrests Hacker Who Leaked Government Data
The Spanish National Police have captured a young hacker known as "Alcasec" in a raid in Madrid. He is accused of stealing and publishing personal data of personnel from key state institutions, including the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE) and various ministries. The incident highlights the fragility of state digital infrastructure and the devastating impact of unified cyberattacks.
AngelSense Leak Exposes Most Vulnerable to Extreme Risk
The GPS tracking device AngelSense, designed for individuals with special needs, left a database exposed, leaking users' live locations, audio recordings, and passwords. The discovery by cybersecurity firm UpGuard has revealed the most private data of thousands of families.
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?
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.
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.
Oncology Institute at Center of Data Scandal
The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation, a cancer treatment center, announced that the data of 865,000 patients was stolen due to a cyberattack on a business partner. The stolen data includes highly sensitive medical records like diagnoses and prescriptions.
Verizon 2026 Report Rewrites the Rules of Cyber Warfare
Verizon's highly anticipated 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) is out. The findings show that AI-powered attacks and complex supply chain targets have become the new standard. The alarm bells are ringing for organizations.