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Cyber Security

18/09/2024

Customer data leak at IT security provider Fortinet

There was a security incident at Fortinet, a provider of IT security solutions, where customer data was leaked. In a hacker forum, a user with the pseudonym "Fortibitch" offered 440 GB of data for sale, security researchers from Cloudsek report in a post....

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Cyber Security

16/09/2024

Windows Vulnerability Uses Braille “Spaces” in Zero-Day Attacks

A recently fixed Windows vulnerability, known as the “MSHTML spoofing vulnerability” and tracked as CVE-2024-43461, has now been flagged as previously exploited. This vulnerability was used by the APT hacker group Void Banshee in attacks…

Cyber Security

15/09/2024

Humans, Not AI, Should Decide About Nuclear Weapons: Seoul Summit

A global summit on the role of AI in the military sphere on Tuesday stated in a non-binding statement that humans and not artificial intelligence should make the crucial decisions about the use of nuclear weapons. The agreement was...

Cyber Security

14/09/2024

Fortinet Confirms Data Breach After Hacker Claims to Have Stolen 440 GB of Files

Cyber security giant Fortinet confirmed a data breach after a threat actor claimed to have stolen 440 GB of files from the company’s Microsoft SharePoint server. Fortinet is known for its secure network products…

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Cyber Security

13/09/2024

17-Year-Old Arrested After Cyberattack on London Transport System

A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL). The attack resulted in the bank data of about 5,000 customers being compromised. The investigation is ongoing.

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Cyber Security

12/09/2024

Florida IT Security Firm Unwittingly Hires a North Korean Hacker

An IT security company in Florida accidentally hired a North Korean hacker in July who posed as a Western technician. The incident raises questions about security and recruitment procedures in the industry.

Cyber Security

11/09/2024

All Highline Schools Closed Wednesday Due to Cyber Security Incident

All Highline schools will be closed on Wednesday, 11 September, due to a cyber security incident. The schools were already closed on Monday and Tuesday while the district investigated unauthorised activity.

Cyber Security

10/09/2024

UK and Allies Reveal Russian Military Unit Performing Cyber Attacks and Digital Sabotage

The British government and its international allies have for the first time exposed a Russian military unit responsible for cyberattacks and digital sabotage. This revelation highlights the growing threat of state-sponsored cybercrime and the...

Cyber Security

28/08/2024Updated 10/09/2024

IT Security Incidents at Microchip and Toyota: What We Know

In recent days, IT security incidents have come to light at industry giants Microchip and Toyota. The IC manufacturer Microchip recorded a reduction in production, while Toyota lost large amounts of data.