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Researchers Quietly Cracked Zeppelin Ransomware Keys

Krebs on Security

Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020. “I definitely feel like I was ill-prepared for this attack,” Jon said. All told, it took his employer two months to fully recover from the attack.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 1 – 7 January 2024

IT Governance

Only 1 definitely hasn’t had data breached. Source (New) Software Luxembourg Yes 3,600,000 National Automobile Dealers Association Source (New) Retail USA Yes 1,065,000 Consórcio Canopus Source (New) Professional services Brazil Yes 1,400,000 The Teaching Company (Wondrium by The Great Courses) Source (New) Education USA Yes 1.3

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 5 – 11 February 2024

IT Governance

Only 2 definitely haven’t had data breached. TB JP Original Corp Source New Manufacturing USA Yes 1.2 TB JP Original Corp Source New Manufacturing USA Yes 1.2 TB JP Original Corp Source New Manufacturing USA Yes 1.2 TB JP Original Corp Source New Manufacturing USA Yes 1.2

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Siemens Metaverse exposes sensitive corporate data

Security Affairs

“Having access, they could exfiltrate a treasure trove of sensitive data, given that Siemens manufactures and maintains a lot of technologies and machines used by critical infrastructure.” A highly attractive target So what if someone logs in and takes a peek at your office plans and pictures, even your calendar?

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A component in Huawei network appliances could be used to take down Germany’s telecoms networks

Security Affairs

” The German interior ministry is making a census of components manufactured by Chinese suppliers that are used by national network operators. The FCC’s move definitively banned U.S. “Cybersecurity and privacy protection are Huawei’s highest priority.” The activity will be completed in the coming months.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 20 – 26 November 2023

IT Governance

Only 3 definitely haven’t had data breached. Publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks: full list This week, we’ve found 174,266,938 records known to be compromised, and 100 organisations suffering a newly disclosed incident. 19 of them are known to have had data exfiltrated or exposed.

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IoT Cybersecurity: 5 Major Vulnerabilities and How to Tackle Them

Security Affairs

The Threat is Definitely Real. The only way to tackle this challenge is to educate the users about these threats and their potential implications. The Flaws in Manufacturing Process. Manufacturers saw this as an opportunity and rushed in to grab their own piece of the IoT market.

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