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Re-cap of this week's Newsletters

Hey Techies! In case you may have missed this week’s Newsletters, here is a recap:

Yum! Brands announced in April 2023 that they experienced a cyberattack in January 2023. Who is Yum! Brands? Yum! Brands includes KFC, Taco Bell, & Pizza Hut. Big brands, indeed. In January of 2023, corporate data became compromised and this affected their customers. This is a common attack that occurs in big companies and the consumers often times remain unaware of their data being infringed upon. Luckily, data breaches at this large of a scale must be disclosed to inform the victims accordingly. During this breach, malicious actors gained unauthorized access to a portion of Yum! Brands' systems, potentially compromising sensitive information. The breach raises concerns regarding customer data, payment details, and internal business operations.

We previously informed you of the T-Mobile Data Breach that took place earlier this year. Millions of customers’ data was compromised. Individual customers and companies do business with T-Mobile, so this breach put a significant amount of data at risk. More specifically, Google-Fi was affected and faced consequences of being connected to this network. Google-Fi's dependence on the T-Mobile network put the security of their own customers’ data at risk during the time of the data breach. While this attack took place months ago and could be completely cleaned up by now, all network consumers, whether they are customers of either of these companies or not, need to properly protect their own data by following necessary precautions.

Understanding cybersecurity principles is of utmost importance in today's technologically driven world. By recognizing vulnerabilities, adopting proactive measures, and staying informed about emerging threats, we can protect ourselves and contribute to a safer online ecosystem. Let us all embrace the principles of cybersecurity and work together to build a more secure and resilient digital future. Remember, cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and together, we can make a difference. Stay cyber-aware, stay safe!

Cybercriminals have been exploiting a loophole that allows them to gain unauthorized access to email accounts. This vulnerability could potentially lead to identity theft, unauthorized access to personal and sensitive information, and even financial losses. Millions of accounts of popular email services like Google, Gmail, Outlook, Android, and iPhone have all been compromised from the latest login hack scheme. Recent reports have highlighted a potential vulnerability that could compromise the security of your email accounts. Stay up-to-date with our newsletters and cybersecurity community posts for great information in protecting yourself in this digital age.

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At a time when cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common, it's essential to remain vigilant and take necessary steps to protect your personal information. We recommend implementing safe cybersecurity practices such as using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and keeping software up-to-date, among others.

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