August 28, 2024 at 11:46AM DICK’S Sporting Goods, the largest sporting goods retailer in the US, suffered a cyberattack on August 21, 2024, exposing confidential information. The company, with 857 stores and over 55,500 employees, has engaged cybersecurity experts to contain and assess the breach’s impact. They’ve reported the incident to law enforcement, with no … Read more
August 28, 2024 at 10:33AM APT-C-60, a threat actor linked to South Korea, has exploited a critical flaw in Kingsoft WPS Office to deploy a backdoor called SpyGlace. This malicious activity targeted Chinese and East Asian users using a one-click exploit in a booby-trapped spreadsheet document. The attack tactic has been active since 2021, aiming … Read more
August 28, 2024 at 06:54AM Young Consulting, a software solutions provider, has notified over 950,000 individuals of a data breach compromising their personal information. The incident was discovered on April 13, prompting an investigation with the assistance of a cybersecurity forensics firm. The company is now offering impacted individuals one year of free credit monitoring … Read more
August 26, 2024 at 01:05PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, part of the Port of Seattle, experiences widespread Internet and Web systems outages, potentially due to a cyberattack. The airport began encountering system malfunctions on Aug. 24, affecting various services, but security operations are unaffected. Efforts to restore normal operations are ongoing, with travelers advised to check … Read more
August 26, 2024 at 09:12AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is affected by a suspected cyberattack, causing ongoing IT system outages and flight delays. The airport, a major hub for airlines, advised passengers to check with airlines for flight details and to anticipate delays. The FBI is investigating the incident, and no groups have claimed responsibility. (Word … Read more
August 23, 2024 at 12:03PM Halliburton, a major energy industry service provider, has verified a cyberattack, leading to the shutdown of some systems. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that Halliburton, a major provider of services to the energy industry, has experienced a cyberattack that resulted in the shutdown of some of its systems. … Read more
August 22, 2024 at 12:52PM Halliburton is investigating a disruption in business operations and global networks, suspected to be a cyberattack. While it declined to confirm, reports suggest a digital intrusion affected operations at its Houston campus and global networks. The company activated a response plan and is working with external experts. Cyberattacks on critical … Read more
August 21, 2024 at 01:27PM A critical vulnerability in the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin allows attackers to create rogue admin accounts, potentially compromising millions of websites. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that a critical vulnerability has been identified in the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin, which could potentially allow attackers to take over millions … Read more
August 20, 2024 at 09:22PM Microchip Technology disclosed an unauthorized party disrupting its server use and business operations, impacting manufacturing facilities and order fulfillment. Actions were taken to contain the incident, with external cybersecurity advisors involved. The cause and extent of the disruption remain undisclosed, raising concerns given the company’s critical role in supplying chips … Read more
August 20, 2024 at 11:43AM The FBI confirmed Iran’s involvement in cyberattacks on former President Donald Trump’s adviser, part of a wider campaign targeting US 2024 presidential elections. Security agencies attributed the attacks to “increasingly aggressive Iranian activity” and warned of continued efforts to disrupt the election. This follows previous reports by Microsoft and Google, … Read more