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SEC Charges SolarWinds and Its CISO With Fraud and Cybersecurity Failures The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Timothy G. Brown, alleging that the company misled investors about its cybersecurity practices and known risks. The charges stem from alleged fraud and internal control failures…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s digital age, where data breaches and cyber threats are on the rise, it is imperative for IT professionals to prioritize compliance with cybersecurity frameworks. Compliance not only helps protect sensitive information but also safeguards a company’s reputation and ensures the trust of its customers. This article…
Data Breaches: Japanese Watchmaking Giant Seiko confirms personal data stolen in ransomware attack Seiko, the renowned Japanese watchmaking giant, has recently confirmed that it suffered a significant data breach as a result of a ransomware attack. The company disclosed in August of this year that it had detected a possible breach in late July. Following…
Cybercrime Hackers that breached Las Vegas casinos rely on violent threats, research shows By AJ Vicens A criminal hacking group known as “the Com,” which was responsible for a recent breach that crippled several Las Vegas resorts, has been found to rely on violent threats in their attacks, according to research released by Microsoft’s threat…
Critical Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Exposes Users to Exploitation This week, Citrix customers have been grappling with a high-profile security vulnerability affecting their NetScaler application delivery controller (ADC) and Gateway products. On September 23, Citrix released an urgent patch for CVE-2023-4966, a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability. Unfortunately, this critical security update comes alongside the release of…
Cyberattacks Target Password Manager 1Password via Okta Customer Support Breach The Incident: Password manager 1Password has recently become the second publicly disclosed victim of a breach involving Okta‘s customer support. Okta, a popular cloud-based identity and access management service used by over 17,000 customers worldwide, faced a threat actor who utilized stolen credentials to gain…
Data Breach at University of Michigan Exposes Personal Information The University of Michigan recently confirmed that it experienced a data breach in August 2023, leading to unauthorized access to personal information of students, applicants, alumni, employees, and other individuals associated with the institution. The university’s investigation revealed that the attackers had access to certain systems…
Philadelphia Faces Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity The Incident and Ongoing Investigation Philadelphia, known as the City of Brotherly Love, is now grappling with the aftermath of a significant data breach that occurred between May 26 and July 28 of this year. The breach involved personal health information and serves as a stark…
Data Breaches: Casio Says Personal Information Accessed in Web Application Server Hack Introduction In a recent data breach, Japanese electronics maker Casio has announced that the personal information of customers in 150 countries and regions was compromised. The breach, which was discovered on October 11, involved unauthorized access to a database in the development environment…
Data Breaches: DC Board of Elections Says Full Voter Roll Compromised The Incident The District of Columbia Board of Elections recently revealed that its full voter roll might have been accessed in a data breach at a third-party services provider. The breach, which occurred on October 6, involved threat actors accessing 600,000 lines of US…