361 results for 'data leak'
Cybersecurity
'Mother of All Breaches': Everything You Need to Know about 26B Records Data Leak
Users of popular services — including Twitter, Dropbox, LinkedIn, Adobe, Canva, and Telegram — have been shocked by the discovery this week of a “super beach” of 26 billion records of user info. The breach, which has quickly become known as the “Mother of All Breaches” (MOAB), includes 12 terabytes of leaked user data from […]
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What is SAS? Microsoft's 38TB Leak Exposes Data Sharing Risks
A major data leak at Microsoft illustrates the importance of implementing robust security processes, as the company has revealed that an employee accidentally disclosed an “overly permissive” shared access signature (SAS) token while training an artificial intelligence (AI) model. When even the biggest tech multinational companies can expose themselves to SAS security breaches, what should […]
Cybersecurity
1.2B Facebook Records for Sale: Real Breach or Repackaged Data?
News of a fresh Facebook breach sparked confusion rather than clarity last month after a hacker claimed to have scraped the personal data of 1.2 billion Facebook users. According to security researchers at Cybernews, the data was reportedly pulled using Facebook’s API and then listed for sale on a well-known dark web forum. However, Facebook’s […]
Cyber Threats
Cyberattacks Are the New Healthcare Epidemic: Medical Data at Risk
According to Check Point Research, the healthcare industry has suffered an average of 2,309 weekly attacks per organization as of April 2025, which is 39% more than in the same period last year. As the industry ranks among the most attacked sectors globally, Techopedia speaks to experts about the steps hospitals and medical centers must […]
Cyber Threats
M&S Hack Warning: Why Your "Low-Risk" Data Is Still a Big Risk
Almost every company would retreat into damage control and face-saving frenzy after a data breach, and Marks & Spencer was no different when it suffered what its CEO labelled a “sophisticated” cyber attack in April 2025. The retailer has since issued multiple updates on containment efforts. The latest one came on May 13, when M&S […]
Machine Learning
AI Training Data Has Run Out: Where Do We Go From Here?
Back in 2023, just one year after ChatGPT was released, researchers warned that the world could run out of high-quality data to train AI by 2025. In the years that followed, many studies echoed similar concerns. Fast forward to February 2025, and the issue has resurfaced. Elon Musk himself jumped into the conversation and agreed […]
Cyber Threats
Top 10 Cybersecurity Threats 2025: How to Protect Your Data
Cybersecurity threats are getting more advanced, and 2025 is expected to bring new challenges for businesses. From ransomware to AI-powered cyberattacks and insider threats, companies face serious risks that can expose sensitive data and cause major disruptions. Hackers are using smarter tools and finding new ways to target businesses. In this article, we will look […]
Cybersecurity
10 Everyday Apps That Put Your Data at Risk in 2025: How to Protect Yourself?
The number of apps that we just can’t do without keeps increasing every day. But could your favorite messaging or music apps leak your private information, making you easier targets for hackers? Leaked data can include your browser history, financial information, and location. Within the framework of cybersecurity awareness month, Nomad, a digital eSIM provider, […]
Cloud Computing
Cloud Exit: 42% of Companies Move Data Back On-Premises
Today, we are in a strange phase shift between widespread cloud adoption and the emerging trend of ‘Cloud Exit’ — with most businesses settling somewhere in between. Initially drawn by the promise of cost savings and increased flexibility, companies are now taking steps to right-size their cloud usage based on practical experience and outcomes. In […]
Cybersecurity
The Cost of a Data Breach in 2024
As data breaches continue to grow in severity and frequency, so too do their costs. The global average cost of a data breach in 2024 has increased by 10% in just one year, reaching $4.88 million. What are the common reasons for data breaches in 2024? How long do breaches take to report and fix? […]
