Stay Ahead: DeepSeek Leak & UpGuard News 🌎

⚡️Check out February's cybersecurity news and UpGuard insights!

In this month's newsletter: DeepSeek AI database exposed, leaking sensitive information UpGuard Research: GPS and AI data exposed for assitive devices New customizable self-service Trust Pages for vendors Free eBook: A Complete Guide to Cybersecurity Welcome to the February 2025 edition of What's New at UpGuard! This month, we're bringing you the latest in security news, powerful product updates, and valuable cybersecurity resources to help stregthen your organization's security strategy. Read on to stay up-to-date with everything UpGuard has to offer! Security News Roundup Wiz Research Uncovers Exposed DeepSeek Database Leaking Sensitive Information, Including Chat History 🌎 Global | Wiz | Technology Wiz Research discovered a publicly accessible DeepSeek ClickHouse database, exposing over a million log lines with chat history, secret keys, and sensitive data. Trump disbands Cyber Safety Review Board, Salt Typhoon inquiry in limbo 🇺🇸 United States | CSO | Government The Trump administration has disbanded the Cyber Safety Review Board, impacting investigations into the Salt Typhoon hacking group, along with the AI Safety and Security Board and the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. PowerSchool hacker claims they stole data of 62 million students 🌎 Global | Bleeping Computer | Education A hacker claims to have stolen personal data, including sensitive information like Social Security Numbers and grades, from education giant PowerSchool, affecting 62.4 million students and 9.5 million teachers. Company Highlights Discover Security as a Business Enabler at UpGuard Summit Next Week Join us at Summit to explore how cybersecurity can enable organizations to build trust, drive growth, and unlock new possibilities in 2025. You'll also learn from Dr. Kane Tomlin, CIO at Mississippi State Department of Health, as he shares his actionable strategy for threat intelligence 'Security Without Tears'. Tune in virtually on Feb 19th (US) or Feb 21st (APAC, EMEA + India) to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for the year ahead. Register Now. Sixth Sense: GPS and AI Data Exposed for Assistive Devices UpGuard recently identified and responsibly disclosed a sensitive data leak impacting AngelSense, a GPS tracking solutions provider for vulnerable individuals. Our investigation revealed exposed personal data, emphasizing the ongoing risks of cloud misconfigurations. Read our full report to learn more. What Customers Are Saying About UpGuard on G2 Our customers have spoken! UpGuard continues to earn top ratings on G2, thanks to our intuitive platform, powerful risk assessments, and unmatched support. See how security professionals use UpGuard to protect their organizations from third-party risk and why we're a leader in the industry. Check out the latest reviews! Product Updates Introducing UpGuard's New Trust Pages Transparency is key to security, and our new Trust Pages make it easier than ever for organizations to showcase their security posture. These customizable, self-service pages allow vendors to securely share their security documentation while reducing the burden of responding to multiple risk assessments. These features are now available to all UpGuard customers on paid plans and will be rolled out to all accounts in the coming weeks, along with more updates to Trust Pages. CIS Critical Security Controls Questionnaires Now Available Security teams can now assess their vendors with CIS Critical Security Controls-aligned questionnaires directly in UpGuard. These security questionnaires helps organizations evaluate suppliers against industry-recognized best practices, ensuring stronger defenses and more effective risk management.  Stay Ahead with Dark Web News Insights Cyber threats don't wait, and neither should your security strategy. With UpGuard's Dark Web News Collector, you'll receive real-time intelligence on emerging threats, compromised credentials, and leaked data from cybercriminal forums and underground markets—helping you stay proactive against evolving cyber risks. Ready to see UpGuard in action?   Start Your Free Trial Upcoming Events Gartner APAC: Sydney, AUS We're headed to Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit in Sydney on March 3-4! This premier event brings together cybersecurity leaders to explore the latest strategies in risk management, third-party security, and AI-driven defenses. If you're attending, be sure to reply to this newsletter and let our team know! RSAC: San Francisco, CA UpGuard will once again be at the upcoming RSA Conference this spring! Be on the lookout as we will have lots of announcements leading up to the event on what to expect at our booth, side events we plan to host, prizes, exclusive SWAG and more. For now, note down our booth location (#5683 | Moscone North Hall) and if you plan to be there, let us know! Free Cybersecurity Resources UpGuard Inc., 650 Castro Street, Suite 120-387, Mountain View, CA 94041, United States, +1 888 882 3223 Unsubscribe Manage preferences