Tempo.co reports: E-commerce startup Bukalapak dismissed rumors saying that its platform was hacked and so a total of 13 million consumers’ private data were leaked. It ensured consumers’ data are safely maintained. “We are highly aware that cybersecurity risk can threaten anyone. The security of users’ data is our main priority so we always implement various efforts to tighten the security…
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Class-action lawsuit dismissed against Laurentian University hacker
Sudbury.com reports: A class-action lawsuit has been dismissed against a former Laurentian University student who pleaded guilty in 2019 to mischief charges after he hacked into the school’s computer system. LU computer science grad Spencer Brydges and the university were named in a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of certain Laurentian students and staff members….
(Updated) Hacker sells 22 million Unacademy user records after data breach; Unacademy confirms 11 million compromised
Lawrence Abrams reports: Online learning platform Unacademy has suffered a data breach after a hacker gained access to their database and started selling the account information for close to 22 million users. Unacademy is one of India’s largest online learning platforms boasting 14K teachers, over a million video lessons, and over 20 million registered users (learners)….
Europe’s Largest Private Hospital Operator Fresenius Hit by Ransomware
Brian Krebs reports: …. On Tuesday, a KrebsOnSecurity reader who asked to remain anonymous said a relative working for Fresenius Kabi’s U.S. operations reported that computers in his company’s building had been roped off, and that a cyber attack had affected every part of the company’s operations around the globe. Read more on KrebsonSecurity.com.
Leak Of Pune Municipal Corporation Data Spreads Personal Details Of Patients Over Social Media
Prachee Kulkarni reports: Names, locations, contact numbers, medical history — it’s all part of the Google Maps link created by Smart City officials, which was accessed by the public. Civic officials surprisingly casual about breach, say they will ‘consider’ going to the cops Read more on Pune Mirror.
Students, experts call for explanation after York University suffers ‘extremely serious’ cyber attack
CBC News reports: Students and digital security experts say York University must release more information about what the school calls an “extremely serious” cyber attack last week. York says the Friday evening attack corrupted a number of its servers and workstations, though it has not yet said if any sensitive information was stolen. Read more…