#CyberIntrusions

Microsoft’s Brad Smith summoned by Homeland Security committee over ‘cascade’ of infosec failures

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May 10, 2024 at 11:09AM The US government plans for Microsoft’s Brad Smith to testify before a House committee regarding the company’s recent cybersecurity failures. This follows scrutiny over the June 2023 attack on Microsoft Exchange and a subsequent breach by Russia’s Midnight Blizzard crew. Microsoft has pledged significant changes and introduced the Secure Future … Read more

Canadian Man Sentenced to Prison for Ransomware Attacks

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January 29, 2024 at 11:12AM Canadian cybercriminal Matthew Philbert, 33, was sentenced to two years in prison for ransomware and cyberattacks against Canadian businesses, government entities, and individuals. He launched attacks on over 1,000 entities, using phishing emails and receiving Bitcoin payments. Philbert’s actions could have impacted medical services and he provided stolen credentials to … Read more