third-party risk - Hack Brief

Data Breaches

Massive LexisNexis Breach Impacts 364,000—Sensitive Personal Data Exposed via Third-Party Platform

The LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 people’s Social Security numbers and birthdates while executives celebrated Christmas. Your data might be at risk.

Hack Brief Team
May 29, 2025

Phishing

How Hackers Are Outsmarting CFOS With Legit Software in a Global Phishing Blitz

Hackers weaponize legitimate software and AI to empty corporate bank accounts while…

Hack Brief Team
June 3, 2025

cybersecurity terminology dispute elicited

Threat Intelligence

Cyber Giants Clash Over What to Call Hackers—Microsoft and CrowdStrike Push for Unity

Microsoft and CrowdStrike spearhead a battle against cybersecurity's biggest headache:…

Hack Brief Team
June 3, 2025

Vulnerabilities

Exposed: Unprotected API Leaks Access Tokens of 50,000+ Azure AD Users, Including Executives

Over 50,000 Azure AD users, including executives, were compromised by a simple…

Hack Brief Team
June 2, 2025

Supply Chain Attacks

How Malware-as-a-Service Is Quietly Crippling Global Supply Chains From the Inside Out

Cybercriminals now rent devastating malware for pocket change, silently crippling…

Hack Brief Team
June 2, 2025