The recent investigation by Mandiant, a cybersecurity arm of Google, has unveiled significant insights regarding the breach incidents attributed to a hacker identified as UNC5537. Austin Larsen, a threat intelligence analyst at Mandiant, characterizes this hacker as “one of the most consequential threat actors of 2024.” The repercussions of these…
A hacker believed to be behind a significant series of breaches involving Snowflake accounts has been apprehended in Canada, following a request from U.S. law enforcement. The Canadian Justice Department confirmed the detention of Alexander Moucka, also known as Connor, under a provisional arrest warrant on October 30. Reports of…
On October 20, a hacker known as Dark X claimed responsibility for breaching the security of Hot Topic, a well-known retail brand, resulting in the theft of personal information from approximately 350 million of its customers. This incident is believed to be one of the largest data breaches impacting a…
The notorious online criminal marketplace, BreachForums, has made a swift comeback just two weeks following a major coordinated law enforcement operation spearheaded by the United States that dismantled its infrastructure and seized its assets. This resurgence has raised significant alarm among cybersecurity experts and organizations alike. Cybersecurity analysts and dark…
Identity security has emerged as a pressing concern following a series of significant breaches, with numerous high-profile organizations such as Microsoft, Okta, Cloudflare, and Snowflake experiencing security incidents. This situation has prompted stakeholders to reassess their approaches to identity security from both strategic and technological perspectives. Traditionally, identity security has…
Significant Data Breach Linked to ShinyHunters: 560 Million Users at Risk In a striking development within the cybersecurity landscape, the notorious hacker collective known as ShinyHunters has reportedly compromised an astonishing 1.3 terabytes of data affecting 560 million users. This massive breach, associated with a financial demand of $500,000, has…
AT&T Data Breach Exposes Wireless Customer Information Recent reports indicate that American telecom giant AT&T has suffered a significant data breach, leading to the unauthorized access of sensitive information pertaining to "nearly all" of its wireless customers. This security incident also affects customers of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) that…
SaaS Security: Revealing the Gaps in Protection and Responsibility A startling 34% of security professionals lack knowledge regarding the number of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications deployed within their organizations, a fact brought to light in the recent AppOmni 2024 State of SaaS Security Report. The report further illustrates…
Growing Threats From Identity-Based Attacks on SaaS Applications In recent months, identity-based threats targeting Software as a Service (SaaS) applications have emerged as a significant concern for security professionals. Despite the increasing awareness of these risks, many organizations lack the necessary detection and response capabilities to adequately safeguard their systems…
