PowerSchool Reports Data Breach: What Happened and How It Affects You PowerSchool - this software is in 85% of US schools (K - 12). This is talking about 85% of US children's personal information. Summary: PowerSchool, a leading education software provider, recently published a report on a data breach that occurred in December 2024. The breach, investigated by CrowdStrike,
Ballista Botnet Targets TP-Link Routers: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Yourself Summary: A serious cyber threat called the Ballista Botnet has been targeting TP-Link Archer AX-21 routers, exploiting a known security vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to remotely run malicious code on affected devices, potentially causing harm to your home or business network. The botnet has already infected over 6,000
Google Awards $12 Million in Bug Bounties, Boosting Cybersecurity Efforts Summary: In 2023, Google awarded nearly $12 million to 660 researchers through its various vulnerability reward programs (VRPs). This brings its total payouts since 2010 to over $65 million. Google revamped its reward structure, offering up to $300,000 for critical mobile app vulnerabilities and $250,000 for Chrome bugs.
Switzerland to Mandate 24-Hour Cyber Attack Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Summary: Starting next month, Switzerland’s National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) will require critical infrastructure organizations, including utilities, local governments, and transportation providers, to report cyberattacks within 24 hours of discovery. This mandate is part of an amendment to the Information Security Act (ISA), covering incidents such as data breaches, extortion
FTC Drops Case Against MGM Resorts Over 2023 Ransomware Attack Handling Summary: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has dropped its case against MGM Resorts regarding their handling of personal data stolen in the 2023 ransomware attack. The FTC had initially sued MGM in 2024, but the case was dismissed following a shift in the administration. MGM already settled lawsuits from both
Massive Cyberattack Allegedly Behind X Outages, Hacking Group Claims Responsibility X (formerly Twitter) faced significant outages, with Elon Musk attributing them to a "massive cyberattack." The Dark Storm Team, a pro-Palestinian hacking group, claimed responsibility via Telegram. The attack caused disruptions for tens of thousands of users, with outages peaking throughout the morning. Musk speculated that a larger,
Healthcare Data Breaches Expose 560,000 Records: Strengthening Cybersecurity to Prevent Future Attacks The recent breaches in healthcare exposed over 560,000 records, with data including Social Security numbers, medical records, and insurance details. Ransomware gangs like Rhysida and BianLian claimed responsibility for the attacks. These incidents highlight the need for better cybersecurity in healthcare. This is an overview of several ransomware attacks,
Chinese Espionage Group Silk Typhoon Exploits Cloud Tools and Stolen Credentials in Sophisticated Cyberattacks The Silk Typhoon group, also known as Hafnium, is a Chinese state-sponsored espionage group that has been identified by Microsoft Threat Intelligence as increasingly exploiting common IT solutions, such as remote management tools and cloud applications, to gain initial access to target environments. Key Activities and Tactics of Silk Typhoon:
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