Topic: insider threat
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Target Employees Verify Leaked Source Code Is Real
The leaked source code and technical documentation are confirmed as authentic by Target employees, elevating the incident from a claim to a verified data exposure with security risks. Target has implemented an emergency security change, restricting access to its internal code repository to corpor...
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Coupang Data Breach: 33.7 Million Users at Risk
A massive data breach at a major South Korean e-commerce firm compromised 33.7 million customer accounts, exposing personal details and potentially triggering fines nearing $900 million. The breach went undetected for nearly five months, with a former employee suspected of using retained access k...
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CrowdStrike Insider Leaked Data to Hackers Before Firing
CrowdStrike fired an employee for sharing confidential information with the hacking group Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, who posted evidence of internal access on Telegram. The company denies its infrastructure was breached, attributing the incident to the insider taking and sharing screen photos, wi...
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Exabeam Named a Gartner SIEM Leader for 6th Consecutive Year
Exabeam has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM for the sixth consecutive year, underscoring its commitment to AI-driven security automation. The company introduced Exabeam Nova, integrating generative AI into analyst workflows to enhance threat detection, investiga...
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North Korea's IT Workers Expand Targets Beyond Tech and Crypto
North Korea's covert IT worker program has expanded beyond targeting American tech and cryptocurrency firms to now include a wide range of global industries such as finance, healthcare, and public administration, posing a significant international security threat. Over 130 DPRK-linked operatives ...
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Ransomware gang asked BBC reporter to hack media giant
A BBC cybersecurity journalist was targeted by the Medusa ransomware gang, which attempted to recruit him as an insider threat to gain network access in exchange for a share of a ransom payment. The Medusa gang is known for double-extortion tactics and has been linked to over 300 attacks on U.S. ...
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TaskUs Staff Implicated in Coinbase Data Breach, Court Docs Claim
A TaskUs employee was identified as the central figure in a major data breach at Coinbase, involving stolen customer data and social engineering attacks. The breach compromised nearly 70,000 users' personal information, leading to a $20 million ransom demand and significant financial losses. Task...
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FinWise Bank Reports Insider Data Breach
FinWise Bank experienced a data breach by a former employee, which occurred on May 31, 2024, and went undetected for over a year until June 18, 2025, affecting around 689,000 customers. The breach exposed sensitive data, including full names, from both FinWise and its partner American First Finan...
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