Apurva Venkat
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AT&T informs 9M customers about data breach
The company’s marketing vendor suffered a security failure in January and exposed CPNI data that included first names, wireless account numbers, wireless phone numbers, and email addresses. → Read More
At least one open source vulnerability found in 84% of code bases: Report
Almost all applications contain at least some open source code, and 48% of all code bases examined by Synopsys researchers contained high-risk vulnerabilities. → Read More
Cyberattacks hit data centers to steal information from global companies
A malicious campaign against data centers stole the access credentials of some of the world's biggest companies — including Amazon, Apple, Goldman Sachs, and Microsoft — according to reports. → Read More
Cybercriminals bypass Windows security with driver-vulnerability exploit
CrowdStrike says cybercrime gang Scattered Spider has exploited longtime Windows security issues to use bring-your-own-vulnerable-driver (BYOVD) techniques against its own and other endpoint tools. → Read More
Cyberattacks against governments jumped 95% in last half of 2022, CloudSek says
India, the US, Indonesia, and China accounted for 40% of the total reported cyberattacks in the government sector. → Read More
LockBit apologizes for ransomware attack on hospital, offers decryptor
The LockBit ransomware-as-a-service operation said it is against its rules to attack medical institutions, but the ransomware gang's affiliates do not always adhere to this policy. → Read More
Low-code development technologies market forecast to hit $44.5 billion by 2026
Hyperautomation and the move to optimize business processes are fueling uptake and sales for low-code development technologies, which will grow by 19% over the next four years to reach $44.5 billion by 2026, Gartner says. → Read More
Amazon layoffs now expected to mount to 20,000, including top managers
Layoffs are expected in multiple locations and departments including IT, and will affect all levels of employees, according to sources. → Read More
Microsoft Azure launches DDoS IP protection for SMBs
DDoS IP Protection for SMBs is designed to provide enterprise-grade distributed denial of service protection at a price that's attractive to small and medium-size companies. → Read More
Geopolitics plays major role in cyberattacks, says EU cybersecurity agency
State-sponsored threat actors have targeted 128 government organizations in 42 countries that support Ukraine, as ransomware and DDoS rank as top forms of cyberattacks, says the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). → Read More
Espionage campaign loads VPN spyware on Android devices via social media
Attackers built a fake online community and used a malicious VPN app to steal credentials and other user data. → Read More
Engineering workstation attacks on industrial control systems double: Report
Some of the biggest challenges faced in securing industrial control systems involve integrating legacy and aging operational technology with modern IT systems. → Read More
Portnox adds IoT fingerprinting to network access control service
The IoT fingerprinting feature will allow companies to fully identify IoT devices that don't have the storage or processing capabilities to communicate complete identifying information such as model number, or even device type. → Read More
New cryptojacking campaign exploits OneDrive vulnerability
While currently the campaign is only involved in cryptojacking, it exploits DLL sideloading, which can be used to deploy spyware or ransomware. → Read More
97% of enterprises say VPNs are prone to cyberattacks: Study
Since the shift to remote and hybrid work, 44% of organizations have witnessed an increase in exploits targeting VPNs, and many are moving toward zero-trust security, according to a report from Zscaler. → Read More
Hands-on cyberattacks jump 50%, CrowdStrike reports
Malicious hackers hone their tradecraft, reducing the time it takes to move from an initial compromised host machines to other components in enterprise networks, CrowdStrike says. → Read More
Ransomware attacks on retailers rose 75% in 2021
Securing cyberinsurance coverage for retail organizations has become difficult because of the increasing number of attacks. → Read More
Global companies say supply chain partners expose them to ransomware
A Trend Micro report reveals that 52% of global organizations have a supply chain partner that was hit by ransomware. → Read More
TikTok denies breach after hackers claim billions of user records stolen
TikTok says that data samples are publicly accessible information and not a result of compromise of their systems, networks, or database. → Read More
Decline in PC and tablet shipments will continue through 2023, says IDC
The pessimistic outlook is due to inflation, the weakening global economy, and a surge in buying over the past two years. → Read More