The National Public Data Breach, new phished data & more | August Security Roundup
You’ve probably heard about the National Public Data Breach by now. SpyCloud has ingested and analyzed the nearly 2.7 billion records associated with the breach, as well as several other related datasets. From an identity perspective, this may be the most damaging breach of all time – given the accuracy and extent of the data that was leaked.
Our team has summarized?the findings, which include:
TRENDING
Tracking down cybercriminals often starts with sparse details. This article takes a deep-dive into SpyCloud Investigations, including how your analysts and investigators can quickly pinpoint threat actors without advanced querying skills.
SpyCloud Labs
This article dives into the latest infostealers?that we're tracking among 60+ malware variants, and?– plot twist – keyloggers that have popped back onto our radar recently.?
Product Update
Phished Data Now Available
SpyCloud now ingests data collected through criminal phishing attacks against individuals and corporations.
领英推荐
SpyCloud’s phished data sources come directly from the criminal community at the core of the darknet – providing the freshest and most actionable data, collected directly from within phishkit-focused activities.? This additional data source is available to customers at no additional cost – giving users additional insight to an employee’s or consumer’s darknet exposures to quickly and easily remediate identity compromise within your existing tools and workflows.
In Case You Missed It...
The actual cost of a data breach continues to rise. This blog recaps the findings from IBM’s annual report and highlights the top takeaways your team should know about.
This on-demand webinar explains the value of direct insights into customers’ identity exposures, and best practices to keep them safe from fraudulent activity.
In Other News
“Even seemingly minor details, like PII often used as part of answers to security questions, could lead to bypassing this authentication method and others, jeopardizing additional security protocols.” Vice President of SpyCloud Labs, Trevor Hilligoss, provided further context on the National Public Data Breach?to Yahoo! News, and tips on how you can protect yourself personally and professionally if your data was included.
Upcoming Events
UndergroundEconomy: Strasbourg, France | September 2-5 -- Join us for lunch on Tuesday and say, “bonjour.”
AKJ eCrime & Cybersecurity Congress: Zurich, CH | September 18 -- See a demo & join our educational session, “It Started with a Cookie.”
CISOMeetHouston: Houston, TX | September 19 -- Collaborate with your peers and meet with SpyCloud one-on-one.
What Do Criminals Know About Your Organization?
Ignorance is not bliss. Know immediately if your domain has malware-siphoned data circulating in the criminal underground with a simple search.