French cybercrime police are investigating a ransomware attack on the Grand Palais Exhibition Hall in Paris, a venue for Olympic events such as fencing and Taekwondo. According to Reuters, the central computer system of the Grand Palais was targeted, but…
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Microsoft’s Security Efforts Leave Much To Be Desired, Especially For Email Security
While many small businesses rely on Microsoft 365 as their default software because of its flexibility and scalability, the seemingly endless, persistent threat of cyberattacks on email security suggests that its security standards must be revised. My opinion on the…
Tech Contractor Exposes Data of 4.6 Million US Voters
A US technology contractor has inadvertently exposed the personal data of 4.6 million voters and election documents from multiple counties in Illinois, sparking significant concerns over election security and voter privacy. The databases, managed by Platinum Technology Resource, were found…
The Illusion of Reputational Damage
In June, the HIPAA Journal reported a story that seems to be the trifecta of insider threat, third party risk, and medical technology risk. A terminated subcontractor employee of a medical transcription service stole at least one million patient records.…
Proficio Unveils ProBAS Breach and Attack Simulation Service
Proficio, a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, has rolled out its ProBAS Breach and Attack Simulation service. The solution “rigorously” tests businesses’ security defenses, to ensure they can prevent compromise events and detect attacks throughout the entire threat detection and…
LianSpy Spyware ‘LianSpy’ Targets Android Users
Security researchers at Kaspersky have uncovered a new Android spyware campaign called LianSpy, which has been used for cyberespionage against targeted Android device users in Russia. The malware, dubbed “LianSpy,” has been in operation since July 2021, quietly harvesting sensitive…
Wristband Releases Public Beta of its B2B Authentication Platform
Wristband, a developer-first authentication platform designed for B2B SaaS, has released the public beta launch of its B2B authentication platform. Jim Verducci, CEO of Wristband, says building robust B2B authentication in-house is a complex and time-consuming process that can take…
Evasive Panda Compromises ISP to Distribute Malicious Software Updates
The cyber espionage group dubbed Evasive Panda (also known as StormBamboo and previously tracked as StromCloud) compromised an unnamed Internet Service Provider (ISP) in mid-2023 to push malicious software updates to target entities. This incident marks a significant escalation in…
Infosec Institute Partners with Career.io to Help Students Launch Cybersecurity Careers
Infosec Institute, a cybersecurity education provider, is parterning with Career.io, a provider of professional career-development products and services. This collaboration aims to offer comprehensive career services to students enrolled in Infosec’s Immersive Boot Camps, equipping them with the skills and…
DNS Vulnerability: ‘Sitting Ducks’ Exposes Millions of Domains to Hijacking
A recently discovered vulnerability in the Domain Name System (DNS), dubbed ‘Sitting Ducks,’ has left millions of domains susceptible to hijacking. This attack vector, actively exploited since 2019, enables threat actors to deliver malware, phish, impersonate brands, and exfiltrate data.…