Robert Pleasant, Author at SiliconANGLE

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1k websites suffer data breaches thanks to VerticalScope hack

By Robert Pleasant Jun 14, 2016

A group of hackers has struck at multiple websites, stealing the personal data of over 45 million people. While over 1,000 websites have been compromised in this hacking spree, common targets include car, sports,…

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DNC database compromised by Russian hackers

By Robert Pleasant Jun 14, 2016

It seems to be time for some good old-fashioned cyber espionage, as Russian hackers have broken into the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) database. This was one of many cyber intrusions targeting American political organizations,…

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Japanese travel agency suffers massive data breach

By Robert Pleasant Jun 14, 2016

If you’ve taken a trip to Japan through a travel agency, you might be in a bit of trouble. JTB Corp., a major Japanese travel agency, has suffered a data breach in which the…

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Millions of accounts stolen from file sharing site iMesh

By Robert Pleasant Jun 13, 2016

No data is safe, as the leaks by “Peace_of_mind,” the hacker responsible for the breaches of sites like LinkedIn and Tumblr, continue. The latest victim? iMesh, a P2P file sharing service. According to LeakedSource,…

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40,000 podiatry patients have personal information pilfered

By Robert Pleasant Jun 3, 2016

Stamford Podiatry Group, P.C. has reached out to patients, informing them of a recent data breach. In this attack, an unauthorized party stole several months’ worth of information, and now over 40,000 patients are…

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NFL medical records stolen – why encryption matters

By Robert Pleasant Jun 1, 2016

Between all the tackles, concussions, and other injuries a football player typically receives, the medical records for teams and leagues must be extensive, to say the least. Now a thief may have found out…

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TeamViewer users the victims of malicious hacks

By Robert Pleasant Jun 1, 2016

One of the great things about TeamViewer is how it allows colleagues and teammates to connect their screens and computers, providing remote access from multiple devices. At the same time, remote access can be…

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Scrum.org suffers data breach as hackers steal passwords and encryption keys

By Robert Pleasant Jun 1, 2016

Some trouble has befallen Scrum.org, the Scrum certification and training site, following a security breach that compromised the information of multiple users. A hacker used software vulnerabilities to modify several mail server settings, and…

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PG&E leaves database exposed

By Robert Pleasant Jun 1, 2016

An electric company was in for a shock when a database containing sensitive information was found online. The database, belonging to (PG&E), was part of an asset management system, containing information on a wide…

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CSOs talk ransomware: Peril and profit | #expertANGLE

By Robert Pleasant May 27, 2016

There may be no stopping cybercrime, but the best way to defend against it is with knowledge. Know what the threats are, what they can do, how they’re changing, and how to protect your…

Robert Pleasant

1k websites suffer data breaches thanks to VerticalScope hack

DNC database compromised by Russian hackers

Japanese travel agency suffers massive data breach

40,000 podiatry patients have personal information pilfered

NFL medical records stolen – why encryption matters

TeamViewer users the victims of malicious hacks

Scrum.org suffers data breach as hackers steal passwords and encryption keys

PG&E leaves database exposed

CSOs talk ransomware: Peril and profit | #expertANGLE

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