3rd Party Risk Management, Governance & Risk Management, Incident & Breach Response DOJ Accuses Alleged Hackers of Stealing Terabytes of Data From Snowflake Victims Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 13, 2024 Connor Moucka and John Binns face charges for allegedly stealing terabytes of data from Snowflake, affecting over 165 organizations.…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI have confirmed that hackers supported by the Chinese government have breached the private communications of several U.S. government officials by exploiting vulnerabilities in multiple American telecommunications companies. This significant cybersecurity breach raises concerns due to the extended access these…
In a notable case highlighting the extent of cyber-related threats, an 18-year-old from Lancaster, California, has pleaded guilty to federal charges linked to extensive swatting incidents that unsettled communities across the United States. Alan Winston Filion’s actions involved a series of hundreds of false shooting and bomb threats that prompted…
Identity & Access Management, Security Operations CEOs Jeff Shiner and David Faugno Collaborate to Enhance Access Management on an Enterprise Level Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • November 13, 2024 David Faugno and Jeff Shiner, co-CEOs, 1Password (Images: 1Password) 1Password has appointed a former executive from Qualtrics and Barracuda to the co-CEO…
Idaho Man Sentenced for Cyber Attacks on Medical Institutions A recent court ruling has led to the sentencing of an Idaho man who engaged in hacking activities targeting medical entities. This case underscores the persistent vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector and serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of…
Researchers with expertise in both hardware and software have uncovered a way to circumvent Apple’s geographic restrictions affecting AirPods. This hack emerged from their collaborative efforts within a tech collective called Lagrange Point. They have reported receiving inquiries from numerous individuals, particularly in India, who are facing difficulties using AirPods,…
Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities Uncovered in Schneider Electric’s Industrial Controllers Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation solutions, has revealed critical vulnerabilities in its Modicon M340, Momentum, and MC80 programmable automation controllers. These risks pose substantial threats to industries relying on these devices, which play a significant role…
In a significant data breach, the personal information of potentially hundreds of millions of individuals has been compromised following a cyberattack on National Public Data (NPD), a data brokerage firm based in the United States. Initial reports inaccurately claimed that 2.9 billion records had been breached; however, cybersecurity experts have…
Thompson Coburn Law Firm Data Breach Affects 300,000 Presbyterian Healthcare Patients getty A major data breach has occurred at Thompson Coburn LLP, a law firm representing Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS), exposing sensitive personal information of more than 300,000 individuals. The incident has led to a class-action lawsuit filed on November…
