A recent ransomware incident has targeted Blue Yonder, a provider of supply chain software, leading to significant disruptions in the IT systems of its client, Starbucks, a leading entity in the food and beverage sector. The breach predominantly compromised employee…
New Legislation Enhances Cybersecurity Reporting and Device Standards in Australia On November 26, 2024, the Australian Parliament passed significant cybersecurity legislation aimed at enhancing the nation’s defenses against cyber threats. The new law, known as the Cyber Security Act, serves…
Healthcare Cybersecurity: Rising Threats and the Summit Pathology Data Breach Healthcare data breaches are increasingly frequent and severe, affecting millions and extending beyond just financial implications. In 2023, over 133 million patient records were either stolen or improperly disclosed, reflecting…
Aqua Nautilus researchers have uncovered a significant Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) campaign attributed to a threat actor known as Matrix, which appears to have Russian affiliations. This investigation highlights the vulnerabilities that are being exploited, the techniques employed, and…
The landscape of cyber threats has evolved dramatically in recent years, with hackers increasingly targeting not just individual entities, but also utilizing interconnected systems to expand their attack surface. This shift is epitomized by the notorious Russian cyber group dubbed…
3rd Party Risk Management, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Blue Yonder Outage Disrupts Operations for Starbucks and Major Grocery Chains Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 26, 2024 Starbucks reports that the outage has compromised its payroll…
Ford Motor Company has recently come under scrutiny following allegations of a significant data breach that has reportedly affected around 44,000 of its customers. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding data privacy and cybersecurity within one of America’s largest…
Understanding Stalkerware: A Growing Threat to Mobile Security In recent months, a concerning trend has emerged in the cybersecurity landscape: the rise of stalkerware, a form of malicious software that allows unauthorized individuals to secretly monitor and track another person’s…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom UK Minister Pat McFadden’s Statements Prompt Cybersecurity Concerns Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 25, 2024 Pat McFadden, U.K. Minister for Intergovernmental Relations (Image: U.K. Government) Recent comments…
Geico Fined $9.75 Million for Data Breach Affecting 116,000 Drivers The New York Attorney General’s office announced a substantial penalty of $9.75 million against Geico, following serious breaches that compromised the personal information of approximately 116,000 drivers in the state.…
