#TechResilience

T-Mobile US takes a victory lap after stopping cyberattacks: ‘Other providers may be seeing different outcomes’

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November 27, 2024 at 04:05PM Chinese cyber-espionage group “Salt Typhoon” allegedly compromised a wireline provider’s network to access T-Mobile US systems. T-Mobile thwarted these attempts, ensuring no sensitive customer data was accessed. The company, which has faced breaches previously, is seeing positive results from enhanced cybersecurity measures following a significant investment. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. … Read more

Starbucks, Grocery Stores Hit by Blue Yonder Ransomware Attack

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November 26, 2024 at 04:52AM Blue Yonder, a supply chain management software provider, suffered a ransomware attack causing significant disruptions for major clients, including Starbucks and UK grocery chains Morrisons and Sainsbury’s. The company is investigating and restoring services with the help of a cybersecurity firm, but no timeline for full restoration is available. ### … Read more

Can Automatic Updates for Critical Infrastructure Be Trusted?

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November 4, 2024 at 10:06AM In July, a major tech outage caused $5.4 billion in damages, prompting a critical reevaluation of automatic updates and the C-I-A triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability). The CrowdStrike incident emphasizes the need for better vendor transparency, rigorous testing, and a balanced focus to enhance cybersecurity resilience and trust. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more

When Cybersecurity Tools Backfire

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October 30, 2024 at 10:05AM The text discusses the paradox of cybersecurity tools, which, while essential for protection, can cause major disruptions when mishandled. High-profile outages from CrowdStrike and Verizon highlight the need for careful management and testing of updates, resilience planning, and continuous vigilance to mitigate risks and minimize impact during failures. ### Meeting … Read more

American Radio Relay League confirms $1 million ransom payment

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August 23, 2024 at 03:43PM The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) paid a $1 million ransom for a decryptor to restore systems encrypted in a May ransomware attack. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) paid a $1 million ransom for a decryptor to restore systems … Read more