Jan 23, 2024 I just heard some alarming news about a major cybersecurity breach at Microsoft. It seems that Russian state-sponsored hackers from the SVR have breached Microsoft’s internal network and stolen emails from the company’s senior leadership, legal, and cybersecurity teams. The intrusion lasted for almost two months before
Jan 21, 2024 Today, I learned that Russian government-backed hackers have breached Microsoft’s network, stealing emails and attachments from high-level executives and cybersecurity and legal departments. This breach was achieved through a password spray attack, emphasizing the need for stronger cybersecurity measures to prevent unauthorized access and data theft. Microsoft
Jan 20, 2024 In recent news, the US Congress is considering making the DHS Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB) a permanent organization in the US cybersecurity space. The CSRB was established in May 2021 after the SolarWinds supply chain attack, and it’s tasked with investigating cybersecurity-related incidents that affect the
Jan 19, 2024 I just heard some concerning reports regarding cybersecurity threats targeting various organizations and government entities. There are instances of Iranian-backed state hackers targeting high-profile employees of research organizations and universities using a new backdoor malware called MediaPl. Additionally, the Swiss government has denounced DDoS attacks on its
Jan 18, 2024 Today’s cybersecurity briefing covered multiple critical vulnerabilities and threats that demand immediate attention. Citrix, VMware, and Atlassian have been hit with critical flaws, while Google has issued a zero-day alert for the Chrome browser. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI have issued
Jan 17, 2024 I just heard some concerning cybersecurity news. There’s a security flaw in the Opera web browser that could allow hackers to run any file on your system. Additionally, there are high-severity flaws in Bosch thermostats and smart nutrunners, and thousands of WordPress sites have been compromised with
Jan 16, 2024 Today’s breaking news includes a report on a significant cybersecurity threat: a Chinese state-sponsored espionage group has compromised around 30% of Cisco RV320 and Cisco RV325 WAN routers, forming part of the KV botnet operated by Chinese APT Volt Typhoon. This poses a severe risk to critical
Jan 15, 2024 I’ve been hearing a lot about the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in different sectors, and it’s raising some red flags in terms of cybersecurity. The use of AI in cybersecurity itself is a major concern, as it’s changing the landscape and potentially opening up new vulnerabilities.
Jan 14, 2024 According to the World Economic Forum, misinformation is the top global risk for the next two years, with foreign and domestic actors using it to create societal and political divisions. This could lead to unrest and potentially undermine the legitimacy of newly elected governments. China’s use of
Jan 13, 2024 Today, I heard that the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating how connected car apps are being used by domestic abusers to target their victims. This is a concerning issue that needs immediate attention to protect potential victims. In addition, there have been reports of Russian