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Hackers claim to have stolen records of over 430,000 Cabify drivers, including personal details like names, addresses, and Facebook IDs. This information raises concerns about potential social engineering attacks and identity theft targeting affected individuals.
M&S confirmed that a sophisticated impersonation attack led to a ransomware breach of their network, attributed to the DragonForce ransomware operation. The attackers tricked a third-party IT support company into resetting an employee's password, allowing access to M&S systems, which resulted in data theft and system shutdowns. M&S has not disclosed whether a ransom was paid or not, citing public interest concerns.
Allianz Life has reported that hackers stole personal information from the majority of its 1.4 million North American customers through a cyber-attack that exploited a third-party CRM system. The company has taken immediate action to contain the breach and is notifying affected individuals, while stating that its own systems remain secure.
Workday has disclosed a data breach following a social engineering attack that compromised a third-party CRM platform, exposing business contact information but not customer tenant data. The incident is believed to be part of a broader wave of attacks linked to the ShinyHunters extortion group, which has targeted multiple high-profile companies through similar tactics.