October 14, 2024 at 09:15AM The America First Policy Institute, a group preparing for a potential Donald Trump administration, reported that its computer systems were breached. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Organization Involved:** America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is a group laying the groundwork for a potential future Donald Trump administration. 2. **Security Incident:** AFPI reported that … Read more
October 11, 2024 at 04:39PM Marriott and Starwood Hotels will pay $52 million in fines and enhance their information security after three data breaches affecting 344 million customers from 2014 to 2020. They must also allow customers to delete personal information and undergo compliance assessments for 20 years, ensuring improved data security practices globally. ### … Read more
October 11, 2024 at 10:47AM Casio confirmed a ransomware attack that compromised personal and confidential data of employees, job candidates, and customers. The Underground group claimed responsibility and leaked documents. Casio stated that no credit card information was stolen and urged caution against sharing leaked data. Authorities are investigating the incident. **Meeting Takeaways: Casio Ransomware … Read more
October 10, 2024 at 05:35PM Fidelity Investments informed 77,099 individuals about a data breach in August, assuring that their accounts were not compromised. The breach involved unauthorized access to customer information between August 17-19. Fidelity is offering two years of free credit monitoring and has engaged an external firm to investigate the incident. ### Meeting … Read more
October 10, 2024 at 03:05PM Marriott International and Starwood Hotels will pay $52 million to settle data breach claims affecting over 344 million customers. They must implement a comprehensive security program, allow data deletion requests, and provide transparency in data handling. Additionally, they agreed to pay 49 states to resolve related allegations. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
October 9, 2024 at 03:38PM National Public Data, a data brokerage in Florida, has filed for bankruptcy after a massive data breach potentially affecting hundreds of millions. Originally claiming 1.3 million were impacted, the true figure is higher. The company faces numerous lawsuits and regulatory challenges, with minimal assets to address liabilities. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
October 9, 2024 at 11:55AM Pro-Ukrainian hacktivists, DumpForums, claimed responsibility for a September breach of Russian security company Doctor Web, accessing and stealing approximately ten terabytes of data. Doctor Web confirmed the breach but denied data theft claims and ransom demands, asserting an investigation is ongoing while ensuring user data remains secure. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
October 1, 2024 at 05:32PM Pam Lindemoen appointed as Chief Security Officer & VP of Strategy at RH-ISAC. With 30 years of experience in information security, application development, and infrastructure, she brings expertise in navigating regulatory environments and developing cybersecurity programs. Lindemoen’s role is critical amid increasing cybersecurity threats in retail and hospitality industries. For … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 11:06AM CISA released the FOCAL plan to align federal agencies against cyberthreats. It aims to standardize operational cybersecurity practices across agencies and identify collective cybersecurity goals. The plan outlines five priority areas and presents alignment goals to improve operational cybersecurity and resilience for the Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB). Based on … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 11:06AM Iranian hackers attempted to interfere in the 2024 election by sending unsolicited emails with stolen material from Donald Trump’s campaign to people associated with Joe Biden’s campaign. The FBI stated that there’s no evidence of a response from the recipients. Officials have condemned Iran’s interference and highlighted ongoing efforts to … Read more