Data leak stories - Page 2
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'One part terrified, one part really angry' - Assault victim's anger over Manage My Health hack
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
A sexual assault survivor says she feels re‑victimised and furious after the Manage My Health hack and US$60,000 ransom demand.
SafePay ransomware zeroes in on smaller firms
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
SafePay ransomware is quietly crippling small firms, with leaked data showing over 90% of victims are SMBs and many attacks never disclosed.
Aryaka predicts AI-led overhaul of SASE & enterprise security
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Aryaka predicts AI will force SASE convergence, spark 2026 'AI firewall' wave and push CIOs towards unified, cost-cutting security platforms.
BlueVoyant's warning after Qantas and Mango cyber attacks
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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martech
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physical security
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supply chain
BlueVoyant warns Australian firms after Qantas and Mango suffer breaches via third-party suppliers, highlighting risks in supply chain cyber security.
CL0P hackers exploited Oracle EBS zero-day for data extortion
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Hackers linked to CL0P exploited an Oracle E-Business Suite zero-day from July 2025, stealing data and extorting dozens of organisations worldwide.
New Zealanders urged to act as NZD $1.6 billion lost to scams
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
New Zealanders lost NZD $1.6 billion to online scams in 2024; a new digital tool helps assess personal data exposure to prevent further losses.
Why the hesitation? Addressing hidden PII security risks
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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cloud security
Boards must urgently tackle hidden PII risks in unstructured data exposed by AI, or face costly incidents and government action by 2027, warns expert.
Outpost24 launches tool to detect dark web credential leaks
Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Outpost24 has launched a free tool that helps organisations detect if their credentials have been leaked on the dark web, boosting cybersecurity efforts.
F5 enhances AI data protection with real-time leak detection tools
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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siem
F5 launches real-time data leak detection tools to protect sensitive info and curb shadow AI risks across hybrid and multicloud environments.
Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ransomware, AI-powered attacks and vendor risks drive billions in cyber breach costs in 2025, with retail the hardest hit sector globally.
Aviation & retail urged to boost defences after Qantas cyber hit
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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uc
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mfa
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phishing
A surge in ransomware attacks linked to the Scattered Spider group urges aviation and retail sectors to strengthen cyber defences after a Qantas breach.
Avast launches free AI scam protection in antivirus for NZ users
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
Avast adds free AI-driven Scam Guardian to its antivirus for New Zealand users, boosting protection against rising, sophisticated online scams globally.
Agentic AI adoption in application security sees cautious growth
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
A Cycode study reveals cautious yet growing adoption of agentic AI in application security, with 60% early adopters reporting improved productivity and risk mitigation.
ReliaQuest details Black Basta's legacy & rise of Teams phishing
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
ReliaQuest reveals Black Basta's fall and warns former affiliates persist with Teams phishing and Python-enabled ransomware tactics post-February 2025.
LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
Thu, 29th May 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.
Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach
Fri, 16th May 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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crypto
Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.
Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach
Tue, 13th May 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Andy Frain Services disclosed a data breach affecting 100,964 individuals in October 2024, with ransomware group Black Basta claiming responsibility.
Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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edr
A data leak from TopSec, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, reveals its role in aiding the government's web monitoring efforts, according to SentinelLabs.
Pangea unveils AI security tools to combat growing threats
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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ai security
Pangea has launched AI Guard and Prompt Guard, a suite of security tools aimed at protecting AI applications from threats like data leaks and prompt injection.
Manufacturing sector faces 24% rise in ransomware attacks
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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manufacturing
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest's new report reveals a worrying 24% rise in ransomware attacks on the manufacturing sector, impacting 624 companies between August 2024 and January 2025.