Cyber News Live | Weekly Edition | 26 December 2023

Hoping everyone had an enjoyable Christmas! In this weekly edition you will find:

• Our executive summary.
• Our list of breaches not publicly reported.
• Our call to action.
• And, don't forget our 4-part series on Christmas Scams????.

Enjoy, and thanks for reading from the Cyber News Live Team.

As we approach 2024, heightened attention is directed toward understanding and preventing the top fraud trends, aiming to safeguard businesses from potential compromises. Concurrently, eCommerce fraud statistics for 2024 underscore the persistent challenges faced by online businesses, necessitating proactive measures to address the continually evolving landscape of eCommerce fraud. An unexpected development emerges as the Bidencash dark web market freely offers 19 million credit cards, raising concerns about the accessibility of such sensitive information.

The ongoing discourse surrounding the relevance of certifications probes into their actual contribution to career growth. Candid advice encourages individuals to actively pursue tech certifications, emphasizing their potential impact on career advancement.

In the aftermath of a cyber breach, transparency takes center stage as a critical element. Open communication not only facilitates addressing the breach but also plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's response strategy. This underscores the importance of promptly informing stakeholders, fostering trust, and demonstrating a firm commitment to transparently resolving the issue.

Interpol's recent operation, resulting in the arrest of 3,500 cyber criminals and the seizure of $300 million in illicit proceeds, raises pressing questions about the fate of these confiscated funds and their subsequent management. Meanwhile, there's a sincere plea for cyber criminals to refrain from targeting gaming companies during the festive period, urging responsible and ethical behavior in cyberspace.

Do you know if you were entangled in any of these breaches:

1. Kimco Staffing Services, Inc. - 69,687 victims.
2. ESO - 2,700,000 victims.
3. TTM Technologies - 7,333 victims.
4. HEICO - 632 victims.
5. ZOLL Medical Corporation - 15,276 victims.
6. Comcast (Xfinity) - 35,879,455 victims.
7. ABNB Federal Credit Union - 3,800 victims.
8. Brunswick Corporation - 1,400 victims.
9. La Red Health Center, Inc. - 35,602 victims.
10. Cumberland Advisors - 805 victims.
11. UPDATE: Vi Senior Living - 61,425 victims.
12. Instron - 1,059 victims.
13. Spudnik Equipment Company LLC - 1,164 victims.
14. Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP - undisclosed number of victims.
15. Security 1st Title - undisclosed number of victims.
16. Enstar Group - 6,367 victims.
17. California Northstate University - undisclosed number of victims.
18. Garr Silpe, P.C. - 1,933 victims.
19. National Amusements, Inc. aka Paramount Pictures - 82,128 victims.?
20. McCarthy Fingar LLP - 1,216 victims.
21. HealthEC, LLC - 112,005 victims.
22. Citrin Cooperman - 7,018 victims.

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?????? Be aware of Christmas Scams! ??????

We are excited to share our 4-Part Series on Christmas Scams:

Part 1 of Christmas Scams: Cyber Holiday Threats

Part 2 of Christmas Scams: Surviving the Festive Cyber Hazards

Part 3 of Christmas Scams: The Tricky Cyber Trio

Part 4 of Christmas Scams: Unmasking Festive Frauds

Here's to a remarkable 2023, and let's join forces to set the internet ablaze with innovation and success in 2024! Cheers to the journey ahead! ????