Defense Department Agency Reports Data Breach

A U.S. Defense Department agency that’s responsible for providing secure communications and IT equipment for the president and other top government officials says a data breach of one of its systems may have exposed personal data, including Social Security...

Australia – Yarra Tram

Exploit: Accidental data exposureYarra Tram: Melbourne-based tram network Risk to Small Business: 2.555 = Moderate: A Yarra Tram officer email to 91 commuters rejected their compensation requests, but the employee failed to conceal the email addresses, exposing them...

Australia – Metrix Consulting

Exploit: Phishing scamMetrix Consulting: Strategic insight consultancy Risk to Small Business: 2.222 = Severe: A Metrix Consulting employee fell for a phishing scam that compromised the personal data for visitors of the Perth Mint. The data was provided by visitors...

United Kingdom – Dundee College

Exploit: RansomwareDundee College: Academic and research institution Risk to Small Business: 1.666 = Severe: A ransomware attack disabled Dundee College’s entire IT infrastructure, canceling classes and requiring thousands of students to reset their account...