Category: Cybersecurity

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Dataminr Acquires ThreatConnect in $290 Million Deal to Enhance AI-Powered Security Intelligence

Dataminr has agreed to acquire ThreatConnect in a $290 million deal, combining AI-powered threat detection with cyber risk prioritization. The acquisition aims to deliver faster, more precise responses to emerging threats for organizations and partners.

Major Acquisition in Cybersecurity AI

Dataminr has reportedly reached an agreement to acquire ThreatConnect for $290 million, according to company announcements. Sources indicate this strategic move aims to merge Dataminr’s artificial intelligence capabilities with ThreatConnect’s cyber threat intelligence and risk prioritization platform, creating a unified offering for enhanced threat detection and response.

by Henry Blakemore
CybersecurityPrivacy

Peer-to-Peer Lending Platform Exposes Millions in Major Security Incident

A major peer-to-peer lending company has confirmed a significant data breach exposing sensitive customer information. Security analysts report approximately 17.6 million email addresses may be compromised in the incident that occurred last month.

Massive Data Breach Hits Financial Services Platform

A prominent peer-to-peer lending marketplace has confirmed a major security incident that reportedly exposed sensitive personal information of millions of customers and applicants. According to reports, Prosper discovered unauthorized database queries on September 2nd that allowed hackers to access extensive customer data.

by Nathan Cross
CybersecurityPrivacy

Medical Services Provider Fined £100,000 Following Major Data Security Incident

A Guernsey medical services firm faces a £100,000 penalty after confidential patient information was compromised in a cybersecurity incident. The breach went undetected for months before being discovered by authorities.

Significant Data Breach at Medical Services Provider

A prominent emergency medical services provider in Guernsey has been fined £100,000 following a serious data security incident that exposed sensitive patient information, according to reports from regulatory authorities. The Medical Specialist Group (MSG) experienced a breach that compromised thousands of emails containing confidential health data, which were subsequently used in phishing campaigns targeting patients.

by Nathan Cross
CybersecurityTechnology

Prosper Lending Platform Hit by Major Security Incident Affecting Millions

A significant data breach at Prosper Marketplace has compromised sensitive information of approximately 17 million individuals. The incident underscores persistent security challenges in the fintech sector and the critical need for enhanced protective measures.

Massive Data Breach at Prosper Marketplace

Prosper Marketplace, a prominent peer-to-peer lending platform, has confirmed a cybersecurity incident that reportedly exposed personal information belonging to approximately 17 million users. According to reports, unauthorized access to internal systems occurred earlier this month using compromised administrative credentials, raising concerns about identity theft risks and fintech security protocols.

by Nathan Cross