Recent Security News

  • Prudential Financial finds cybercrims lurking inside its IT systems

    February 14, 2024 at 12:33PM Prudential Financial, a major global insurance and financial services company, experienced a digital breach leading to unauthorized access to internal and customer data by a criminal group. The company has $1.4 trillion in assets under management and serves over 50 million customers, making it an attractive target for cybercriminals. The…

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  • Cyber Risk Management: Bring Security to the Boardroom

    February 14, 2024 at 12:27PM The article “Cyber Risk Management: Bring Security to the Boardroom” emphasizes the critical importance of strategically presenting security controls to the board for better cyber risk management. It delves into navigating the complex landscape of cyber risk, understanding cloud security challenges, and crafting proactive cloud security strategies that communicate effectively…

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  • German battery maker Varta halts production after cyberattack

    February 14, 2024 at 12:05PM VARTA AG, a German battery manufacturer partially owned by Energizer Holdings, was hit by a cyberattack causing a shutdown of IT systems and halting production at five plants. Although the extent of the impact is still being assessed, the company is focusing on data integrity and has activated an emergency…

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  • BumbleBee Malware Buzzes Back on the Scene After 4-Month Hiatus

    February 14, 2024 at 11:59AM The Bumblebee loader, known for delivering various malware, has reappeared in the US targeting organizations after a four-month hiatus. The recent campaign uses email with OneDrive URLs to initiate attacks, signaling a surge in cybercriminal activity. Interestingly, the attackers have employed VBA macro-enabled documents, a tactic rarely used since Microsoft’s…

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  • South Korea Says Presumed North Korean Hackers Breached Personal Emails of Presidential Staffer

    February 14, 2024 at 11:39AM North Korean hackers breached the personal emails of a South Korean President’s staff member before his Europe trip. The cyberattack only affected the staff member’s personal account, and security protocols were violated by using commercial email services for official duties. Yoon’s office detected the breach in advance and ensured overall…

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