Tag: Technology

Pokémon developer was hacked, resulting in decades of data being leaked

October 14, 2024

Game Freak, the developer behind the Pokémon franchise, has suffered a major data breach named the “Teraleak”. According to Hackread*, this breach has exposed hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive internal data, including concept art, development documents, and files from early Pokémon games to upcoming projects. The leak, which surfaced on social media in October 2024, … More Pokémon developer was hacked, resulting in decades of data being leaked

Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users

October 11, 2024

The Internet Archive’s “Wayback Machine” experienced a significant data breach, compromising a user authentication database with 31 million unique records. According to Bleeping Computer* the breach became public when visitors to archive.org saw a JavaScript alert from the hacker, mentioning the breach and referencing the “Have I Been Pwned” (HIBP) service. Troy Hunt, the creator … More Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users

Cyber insurance, human risk, and the potential for cyber-ratings

October 9, 2024

Could human risk in cybersecurity be managed with a cyber-rating, much like credit scores help assess people’s financial responsibility? It’s undeniable that cyber insurance and cybersecurity are intrinsically linked. One requires the other, and they are a perfect pairing, even if they may deny the relationship. Looking ahead, however, we probably need to add a … More Cyber insurance, human risk, and the potential for cyber-ratings

The complexities of attack attribution

October 7, 2024

Attributing a cyberattack to a specific threat actor is a complex affair, as evidenced by new ESET research published recently. Attributing a cyberattack to a specific threat actor is no easy task, as highlighted by new ESET research published this week. ESET experts recently uncovered a new APT group that they named CeranaKeeper and that … More The complexities of attack attribution

Preparing for NIS2: Why a Multi-Layered Cybersecurity Approach is Critical

October 4, 2024

As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, the sophistication and frequency of attacks are escalating at an alarming rate. This is particularly concerning for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are often perceived by cybercriminals as easy targets. With the upcoming enactment of the NIS2 Directive in October, organisations in Ireland and across the … More Preparing for NIS2: Why a Multi-Layered Cybersecurity Approach is Critical