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#DataBreach

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Hang on to your seats.

- The breach occurred on December 29, 2024
- It was discovered on July 28, 2025
- Consumers were notified on August 11, 2025

Infosecurity-Magazine: Manpower, one of the world’s leading staffing agencies, has confirmed that a data breach has affected 144,189 people infosecurity-magazine.com/news #databreach #cybersecurity #infosec

Official filing: maine.gov/agviewer/content/ag/

Infosecurity Magazine · Staffing Company Manpower Discloses Data BreachBy Kevin Poireault

Melbourne boys' School Scotch College reports cybersecurity incident, data breach

Scotch College Melbourne suffered a cyberattack over the weekend of August 9-10, 2025, when unknown attackers gained unauthorized access to the school's IT systems, potentially exposing sensitive data of current families and graduates. The school immediately shut down all servers and disabled user accounts as a precautionary measure. Principal Dr Scott Marsh notified the community on August 12th. Details about the attack method, exposed data, and number of affected individuals are not disclosed.

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#cybersecurity #infosec #incident #databreach
beyondmachines.net/event_detai

BeyondMachinesMelbourne boys' School Scotch College reports cybersecurity incident, data breachScotch College Melbourne suffered a cyberattack over the weekend of August 9-10, 2025, when unknown attackers gained unauthorized access to the school's IT systems, potentially exposing sensitive data of current families and graduates. The school immediately shut down all servers and disabled user accounts as a precautionary measure. Principal Dr Scott Marsh notified the community on August 12th. Details about the attack method, exposed data, and number of affected individuals are not disclosed.

Heads up, folks:

Michael Kan reports that National Public Data is back under new owners: pcmag.com/news/site-behind-maj

Here is the direct link to their opt-out page instructions:
nationalpublicdata.com/optout.

I had opted out previously after their humongous #databreach last year. When I checked my name now, it did not find my profile, so if you opted out before, you may still be opted out, but better safe than sorry: check and opt-out if needed.

Motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield hit by ransomware attack

Royal Enfield motorcycle manufacturer apparently suffered a ransomware attack where hackers claimed complete system compromise, encrypting all servers and wiping backups, resulting in paralyzed operations and temporary suspension of online ordering systems and workshop services. The company acknowledged the cybersecurity incident and launched an internal investigation.

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#cybersecurity #infosec #incident #databreach
beyondmachines.net/event_detai

BeyondMachinesMotorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield hit by ransomware attackRoyal Enfield motorcycle manufacturer apparently suffered a ransomware attack where hackers claimed complete system compromise, encrypting all servers and wiping backups, resulting in paralyzed operations and temporary suspension of online ordering systems and workshop services. The company acknowledged the cybersecurity incident and launched an internal investigation.

#Russia is allegedly behind a #databreach affecting the U.S. court filing system, #PACER. The hackers targeted criminal cases involving individuals with Russian and Eastern European surnames, potentially compromising confidential informant identities and sealed documents. techcrunch.com/2025/08/12/russ #tech #media #news

TechCrunch · Russian government hackers said to be behind US federal court filing system hack: Report | TechCrunch