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Vocus Group Confirms Data Breach Affecting 1,600 Dodo Customers

Luciano Ferrari

21 Oct 2025 — 3 min read

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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Vocus Group Confirms Data Breach Affecting 1,600 Dodo Customers — tl;dr: Vocus Group, the parent company of Dodo and iPrimus, has reported a cyberattack that compromised sensitive data for 1,600 customers, resulting in 34 unauthorized SIM swaps. The breach, detected through suspicious email activity, prompted immediate internal investigations and the temporary suspension of email services. While Vocus has restored services and found no evidence of financial data access, affected customers are being offered support from IDCare to monitor for identity misuse. This incident highlights the increasing threat of SIM-swap attacks in Australia’s telecom sector, urging individuals to enhance their account security and monitor for suspicious activity.
↪ https://www.cybernewscentre.com/21st-october-2025-cyber-update-dodo-parent-vocus-confirms-data-breach-impacting-1-600-customers/
Accounting Firm Wojeski & Company Settles for $60K Over Data Breaches — tl;dr: Wojeski & Company, a Capital Region accounting firm, has reached a $60,000 settlement with Attorney General Letitia James following data breaches that exposed the personal information of over 4,700 New Yorkers. The breaches, occurring in 2023 and 2024, revealed sensitive data including names, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers. The firm failed to promptly notify victims of the ransomware attack and will now implement stronger cybersecurity measures, including data encryption and enhanced employee training. Affected individuals are advised to take advantage of the free credit monitoring offered by the firm.
↪ https://cnycentral.com/news/local/attorney-general-reaches-60k-settlement-with-accounting-firm-over-data-breach
Cyware and Microsoft Integrate Threat Intelligence in Sentinel and Defender — tl;dr: Cyware Labs has partnered with Microsoft to enhance threat intelligence integration within Microsoft Sentinel and Defender. This collaboration enables bi-directional threat intelligence sharing, allowing security teams to operationalize insights more efficiently. The integration addresses challenges like siloed data and manual processes, providing faster investigations and improved response times. Organizations using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender will benefit from enriched threat intelligence, streamlining workflows and enhancing detection capabilities. Security teams are advised to leverage this integration for a more connected and automated threat response strategy.
↪ https://siliconangle.com/2025/10/21/cyware-microsoft-partner-integrate-threat-intelligence-across-sentinel-defender/
Cyber-Attack on Prospect Union Raises UK National Security Alarm — tl;dr: A cyber-attack on Prospect, the parent union of Bectu, has compromised sensitive data of its 150,000 members, including bank details and personal identifiers. The breach has raised national security concerns due to Prospect's representation of members in sensitive roles within the Ministry of Defence and other government sectors. Union members expressed frustration over the four-month delay in notification about the breach. Investigations are underway by the Metropolitan Police's cybercrime unit and the Information Commissioner's Office. Affected members should monitor their personal data for potential misuse and stay informed through union communications.
↪ https://uk.news.yahoo.com/cyber-attack-bectu-parent-union-102921559.html
LNER Cyber Attack Exposes Vulnerabilities in UK Rail Network — tl;dr: The recent cyber attack on London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has compromised customer data, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity across the UK rail network. Experts emphasize the risks associated with reliance on third-party suppliers, suggesting that similar vulnerabilities could exist in other government-linked operators. This incident serves as a critical warning for the rail industry to enhance their cybersecurity measures and assess their dependencies on external vendors. Stakeholders are urged to conduct thorough risk assessments and implement robust security protocols to safeguard against future attacks.
↪ https://www.railtech.com/operators/2025/10/21/lners-cyber-attack-is-a-warning-shot-for-britains-rail-network-so-whos-next/