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Latest Security News from Threatpost
- Student Loan Breach Exposes 2.5M Records2.5 million people were affected, in a breach that could spell more trouble down the line.
- Watering Hole Attacks Push ScanBox KeyloggerResearchers uncover a watering hole attack likely carried out by APT TA423, which attempts to plant the ScanBox JavaScript-based reconnaissance tool.
- Tentacles of ‘0ktapus’ Threat Group Victimize 130 FirmsOver 130 companies tangled in sprawling phishing campaign that spoofed a multi-factor authentication system.
- Ransomware Attacks are on the RiseLockbit is by far this summer’s most prolific ransomware group, trailed by two offshoots of the Conti group.
- Cybercriminals Are Selling Access to Chinese Surveillance CamerasTens of thousands of cameras have failed to patch a critical, 11-month-old CVE, leaving thousands of organizations exposed.
- Twitter Whistleblower Complaint: The TL;DR VersionTwitter is blasted for security and privacy lapses by the company’s former head of security who alleges the social media giant’s actions amount to a national security risk.
- Firewall Bug Under Active Attack Triggers CISA WarningCISA is warning that Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS is under active attack and needs to be patched ASAP.
Latest Technology News from the BBC
- Netflix uses AI effects for first time to cut costsThe streaming firm says AI allowed The Eternaut to complete a sequence faster and cheaper.
- US passes first major national crypto legislationIt marks a milestone for the once fringe industry, as it expands its power in Washington.
- Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacyShareholders accused Meta leaders of damaging the company by allowing repeat violations of Facebook users' privacy.
- Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top courtThe ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.
- Does the UK video games industry have a class problem?A non-profit organisation is trying to create more pathways into the sector for working-class people.
- Co-op boss confirms all 6.5m members had data stolenIn her first interview since the attack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers.
- How will age verification for porn work and what about privacy?Anyone in the UK wanting to access online porn will soon have to undergo more rigorous age checks.