November 20, 2024 at 01:16PM On November 17, hackers claimed to breach Ford’s customer records, allegedly stealing 44,000 entries. However, the data consisted mainly of public car dealer addresses, not sensitive customer information. Ford’s investigation found no breach of its systems, attributing the data leak to a third-party supplier. **Meeting Takeaways – Breach Incident Overview … Read more
November 19, 2024 at 06:34AM Ford is investigating claims by hackers, IntelBroker and EnergyWeaponUser, who assert they stole 44,000 customer records, primarily from dealerships. While the leaked data appears to include non-sensitive information, Ford is actively looking into the potential breach and the hackers’ history of exaggerating claims against other companies. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
November 18, 2024 at 04:04PM Maxar Space Systems reported a data breach where hackers accessed personal employee information, including names and Social Security numbers, via a compromised network. Immediate actions were taken once the breach was discovered on October 11, 2024. Identity protection services are offered to affected employees. No bank account information was exposed. … Read more
November 6, 2024 at 04:28PM Hackers are increasingly using the Winos4.0 framework to target Windows users, especially in China, through game-related apps. The malware executes a multi-step infection process, collects system data, and can evade security tools. Fortinet and Trend Micro have noted its potent capabilities, indicating a rise in malicious campaigns. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
November 5, 2024 at 05:06AM Hackers have allegedly stolen sensitive user data by breaching Schneider Electric’s Jira system, prompting the company to initiate an investigation. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Incident Overview**: Hackers have reportedly breached Schneider Electric’s Jira system, claiming to have stolen sensitive user data. 2. **Affected Information**: The stolen information includes sensitive user data. … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 07:17AM Chinese hackers conducted an espionage operation targeting the cellphones of Donald Trump, JD Vance, and individuals associated with Kamala Harris’s campaign, highlighting concerns over cybersecurity and political privacy. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Main Event:** Chinese hackers are involved in an extensive espionage operation. 2. **Targets:** – High-profile individuals targeted include: – … Read more
October 8, 2024 at 02:36AM Ukrainian hackers disrupted Russian state news agency VGTRK’s online services on Putin’s birthday. Kremlin officials condemned the “unprecedented” cyber attack and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. VGTRK reported no significant damage, while Russian officials blamed the “collective West” and promised to raise the issue at international venues. “sudo … Read more
October 7, 2024 at 07:00PM MoneyGram suffered a cyberattack in September, causing a five-day outage. Hackers accessed customer data between September 20 and 22, 2024, stealing sensitive information such as contact details, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, government-issued IDs, and transaction data. The breach notification advises affected customers to await further details on the … Read more
October 3, 2024 at 10:15PM Custom dictionaries are essential for strengthening password security. They block the use of common words, industry and organization-specific terms, and easily guessable patterns, adding an extra layer of defense against targeted attacks. Integrating custom dictionaries with tools like Specops Password Policy enhances Active Directory password security and reduces the risk … Read more
October 3, 2024 at 04:47PM The ongoing kinetic war between Russia and Ukraine has spilled over into cyberspace, with hackers targeting key infrastructure, government bodies, and individual military personnel. Russian-aligned cyber actors, including advanced persistent threat (APT) groups like Gamaredon, have intensified their attacks, infiltrating secure communication channels and posing a significant threat to cybersecurity. … Read more