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Data Breaches: Okta Support System Hacked, Sensitive Customer Data Stolen Introduction In another troubling incident involving a major technology firm, identity and access management company Okta has announced that its support case management system was recently hacked. The breach resulted in the theft of sensitive customer data that could potentially be used for identity theft…
Report: Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets Women Political Leaders Summit 2023 Introduction In the digital era, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve and adapt, posing significant challenges for governments, businesses, and individuals. Recent reports have revealed a concerning incident of a cyber espionage campaign targeting attendees of the Women Political Leaders Summit 2023 conference. This attack highlights…
Spyware Can Infect Your Phone or Computer via the Ads You See Online—Report The Growing Threat of Spyware In today’s digital age, our online activities generate a wealth of personal data that advertisers and other entities can exploit. Ad networks play a pivotal role in this process, using sophisticated algorithms to match ads with users…
Naked Security Update: Providing Comprehensive Security Intelligence and News on the Sophos News Platform September 26, 2023 Introduction Dear Naked Security readers, We would like to express our gratitude for your ongoing interest, time, and contributions to the Naked Security community. Your engagement and expertise have played a crucial role in enhancing cybersecurity for all….
Many Dutch Municipalities Struggle to Respond to Security Vulnerabilities, Research Shows Introduction A recent study conducted by the University of Twente and the Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (DIVD) has found that numerous local authorities in the Netherlands are failing to adequately respond to reports about security vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities are often identified and reported…
Rise of Social Engineering in Cyber Attacks According to the National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) of the UK, cyber attackers are evolving their tactics and becoming less reliant on ransomware to extort money from their victims. In a speech at the 44CON conference in London, Paul Chichester, the operations director at NCSC, highlighted that while ransomware…
A Growing Threat: Pegasus Spyware Targets Russian Journalist’s iPhone A recent report highlighting the presence of Pegasus spyware on the iPhone of Russian journalist Galina Timchenko has once again drawn attention to the numerous ways in which government and law enforcement agencies are able to deliver this invasive surveillance tool. Timchenko, an award-winning investigative journalist…
The Role of Compliance Officers in Cybersecurity The traditional portrayal of hacking in movies often involves a lone hacker furiously typing away in a dark basement, or the camera panning across a command prompt showing lines of code. This Hollywood depiction, while entertaining, only scratches the surface of the complex world of cybersecurity. In reality,…
Cybersecurity Mystery Solved? Microsoft Thinks it Knows How Chinese Hackers Stole its Signing Key Microsoft recently revealed the details of its internal investigation into the theft of its signing key by Chinese hackers. This highly sensitive signing key played a crucial role in the hackers’ ability to bypass Microsoft‘s security protections and gain access to…
The Evolving Threat of Credential Phishing In today’s interconnected world, where businesses rely heavily on digital platforms and online operations, the threat of cybercrime is more prevalent than ever before. One of the most significant and pervasive dangers is credential phishing, a sophisticated hacking technique that aims to steal sensitive information such as usernames, passwords,…