Data Breaches in June 2024 – Infographic
Have you ever gotten that sinking feeling that your personal information might be out in the open? At WeSecureApp we monitor several major breaches that occurred this month, exposing a wide range of data from financial information to phone numbers.
Date: 27 June 2024
Evolve Bank in Arkansas Confirms Cyber Attack and Data Breach
Evolve Bank in Arkansas was hacked by cybercriminals. These criminals accessed customer data, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and account information. This data may now be circulating on the dark web, a hidden part of the internet used for illegal activity. While Evolve believes they stopped the attack and secured their systems, customers are at increased risk of identity theft and fraud due to the stolen data – Source: The Print
Date: 26 June 2024
BSNL exposes 278gb of sensitive telecom information, twice in 6mts
BSNL, a major Indian telecom provider, suffered a data breach compromising 278GB of user information. This is the second breach in 6 months. The exposed data includes sensitive details like phone numbers and internal server information, which hackers could exploit for illegal activities like SIM cloning. This incident highlights the importance of improving security measures for telecom networks – Source: Business Standard
Date: 25 June 2024
Neiman Marcus Confirms Data Breach Following Snowflake Attacks
Neiman Marcus, a luxury retailer, recently confirmed a data breach impacting over 64,000 customers. This breach is linked to a string of attacks targeting Snowflake, a cloud data storage platform. Hackers gained access to customer information including names, contact details, birthdays, and gift card numbers. While PINs weren’t exposed, this incident highlights the ongoing issue of cyberattacks on cloud-based systems and the importance for companies to safeguard customer data – Source: CRN
Date: 25 June 2024
3 million Americans’ personal information exposed to cybercriminals
A major data breach in the US exposed the personal information of over 3 million Americans. The leaked data is extensive, including names, Social Security numbers, birthdates, and even driver’s licenses or IDs. This sensitive information puts victims at risk of identity theft and financial fraud. The company involved, FBCS, is criticized for delaying notification and the breach raises concerns about data security practices – Source: Fox News
Date: June 28, 2024
TeamViewer Detects Security Breaches in Corporate
TeamViewer, a remote access software company, identified a security breach within their internal systems in June 2024. It’s important to note this did not affect their core product or customer data. Hackers exploited a compromised employee account to access internal information like employee names, contact details, and encrypted passwords. TeamViewer took action to contain the breach and is working to strengthen its security measures – Source: The Hacker News
Date: June 24, 2024
72,000+ Customers’ Data Exposed in Levi’s
Levi Strauss & Co., the company behind Levi’s jeans, suffered a data breach impacting over 72,000 customers in June 2024. Attackers exploited a vulnerability to access customer data, which likely included names and some personal identifiers. While Levi’s notified affected users, they did not offer identity theft protection. This breach highlights the importance of companies having strong cybersecurity measures and offering support to customers after a data leak – Source: Cyber Security News
Final Words
June 2024 had a significant breach of data. Companies of all sizes were impacted, highlighting the critical need for robust cybersecurity. Don’t become tomorrow’s headline! WeSecureApp offers expert VAPT, red teaming, and other offensive security services and solutions to uncover vulnerabilities before malicious actors do. Take control of your cybersecurity posture and empower your business with WeSecureApp. Contact us today!
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