United States – Wishbone

by | May 28, 2020 | Uncategorized

Exploit: Unauthorized database accessWishbone: Poll & Comparison App Risk to Small Business: 1.562 = Severe A company database was stolen by hackers, who then released the data in full on the Dark Web. The information was captured as part of a cybersecurity...

United States – Home Chef

by | May 28, 2020 | Uncategorized

Exploit: Unauthorized database accessHome Chef: Meal kit & food delivery company Risk to Small Business: 1.790 = Severe Hackers obtained a database containing customer data, and sold the information on the Dark Web. The database, which was lifted in a data breach...

United States – Edison Mail

by | May 28, 2020 | Uncategorized

Exploit: Coding errorEdison Mail: Email application  Risk to Small Business: 2.171 = Severe  A coding error in Edison Mail’s popular iOS app allowed messages to be viewed by other users. The update was released on Friday, May 15th, and the company claims that it was...

Australia – The West Australian

by | May 26, 2020 | Uncategorized

Exploit: Accidental sharingThe Cabinet Office: Governmental department responsible for supporting the Prime Minister and Cabinet Risk to Small Business: 1.809 = Severe  Several employees fell for a phishing scam that compromised subscribers’ personal information. The...

Australia – Localsearch

by | May 26, 2020 | Uncategorized

Exploit: Accidental data exposureLocalsearch: Internet marketing service Risk to Small Business: 1.363 = Extreme Localsearch published a directory of unlisted numbers, running afoul of the country’s data privacy laws. The move resulted in a formal warning from the...