Tag: charity sector
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Beacon Breach Exposes Charity Data After AWS Key Compromise
A security breach at Beacon compromised customer data, including attachment files, after an AWS access key was potentially exposed in public JavaScript build artifacts, allowing attackers to retrieve encrypted data in readable form. The breach, which started on July 27-28, 2026, may have resulted in a downloadable copy of the database.
Beacon CRM Breach Exposes UK Charity Data
A cyberattack on Beacon CRM has compromised the data of a UK charity, with the company confirming that an unauthorized third-party likely downloaded copies of its database backups. If you're a Beacon CRM user, it's best to assume that all your stored data, including files, may have been accessed.