Two major data breaches have made headlines, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. We’ll summarise the key information and provide tips on how to stay safe following these attacks.
Dell Data Breach: A Hacker’s Playground
The Dell data breach is one of the largest in history, with 49 million users impacted. According to reports, a hacker managed to gain unauthorised access to an online portal containing customer information related to purchases on Dell’s site. While financial information was not accessed, the exposed information includes names, physical addresses and hardware and order information. What’s more concerning is that this data has already been posted on the dark web.
FBCS Data Breach: A 12-Day Window of Opportunity
The FBCS data breach is equally concerning, with approximately 1.9 million individuals impacted. According to a data breach notification, hackers gained unauthorised access to FBCS’s network for 12 days, allowing them to view or acquire sensitive personal information. This included full names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, account information, driving licence numbers or ID card numbers.
The Future of Data Breaches: What Can We Expect?
As data breaches continue to make headlines, it’s essential to stay informed and proactive about our online security. With the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, we can expect even more complex and targeted attacks in the future, especially as AI becomes even more utilised by threat actors. Hackers will take advantage of AI machine learning algorithms to identify and exploit vulnerabilities, making it crucial for organisations to develop robust AI-driven defence strategies to stay ahead of these new threats.
What You Can Do: Staying Safe in the Face of Cyberattacks
To minimise the impact of these breaches:
By taking these steps, you can reduce the risk of falling victim to phishing, fraud and social engineering attacks.
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