In a recent heartwarming story from India, three technologists developed a creative solution to bypass Apple’s location restrictions on the AirPods Pro 2. Their goal was to unlock the hearing aid feature for their grandmothers. This endeavor involved constructing a makeshift Faraday cage and utilizing a microwave, showcasing a blend…
Research Uncovers Critical Vulnerabilities in OvrC Platform, Endangering IoT Security In a significant development for the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, researchers have identified numerous exploitable vulnerabilities within OvrC, a cloud platform essential for the remote configuration and monitoring of a wide array of IoT devices. This discovery raises serious…
Data Breach at Germany’s Destatis Linked to Pro-Russian Hackers On November 15, 2024, Germany’s national statistics agency, Destatis, announced it had experienced a suspected data breach following a report linking the agency to an incident attributed to pro-Russian hackers. The agency’s statement indicated that it had received alerts regarding a…
Government, Industry Specific Trump Administration’s Appointments May Challenge Bipartisan Cybersecurity Consensus Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 15, 2024 The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is at the center of a contentious debate in Congress. (Image: Shutterstock) The incoming administration of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is poised to implement significant changes…
A hacker linked to 19 network breaches across the United States, including a notable incident involving a medical facility, has received a prison sentence of 10 years, as confirmed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday. Robert Purbeck, 45, originally from Idaho but residing in Georgia, was found…
Healthcare, Industry Specific, Legislation & Litigation Cyberattack on Health System Compromises Data of Over 235,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 15, 2024 A New York state court has granted preliminary approval for a $1.5 million settlement related to a class-action lawsuit against One Brooklyn Health System. This legal…
Bridgeway Center Suffers Data Breach, Prompting Class Action Settlement for Affected Individuals In May 2024, Bridgeway Center experienced a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of numerous individuals. This unfortunate incident exposed sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and financial account details, placing affected parties at risk of…
Security Flaw in Microsoft Power Pages Exposes Sensitive Data, Warns AppOmni A significant security vulnerability has been uncovered in Microsoft Power Pages, a widely used low-code development platform with over 250 million users monthly. AppOmni, a company specializing in SaaS security, has reported that misconfigurations within Power Pages could potentially…
X’s Update on Block Feature Raises Data Privacy Concerns Under DPDP Act In a significant update that has captured the attention of privacy advocates and cybersecurity experts alike, social media giant X (formerly Twitter) has modified its block feature, enabling users who have been blocked to view public posts of…
