Top news of the week: 06.12.2022.
Hackers Leak Another Set of Medibank Customer Data on the Dark Web
Hackers behind the devastating cyberattack on Australian insurer Medibank have posted another dump of the stolen data on the dark web.
Artifact Poisoning in GitHub Actions Imports Malware via Software Pipelines
A vulnerability discovered in GitHub Actions could allow an attacker to poison a developer's pipeline, highlighting the risk that insecure software pipelines pose.
SecureMySocial Issued 5th US Patent For Social Media Security Technology
I am happy (and proud) to announce that SecureMySocial, a cybersecurity company that I co-founded, has been issued its fifth United States patent for social media security. The patent was ...
Not a Choice But a Necessity: How Responsible Marketing Practices Can Bridge Gap Between Brands And Customers
Today's marketing practices are not just limited to satisfying the needs, demands and aspirations of customers and consumers. They have become an integral part of business strategies
Data Security Concerns Are Driving Changes in US Consumer Behavior and Demands
As consumers catch on to the dangers, protection could become a major topic for legislative bodies.
Department behind Public Services Card insists it does not track biometric data
Secretary-general of the Department of Social Protection told the Public Accounts Committee 'there is no biometric information on the card, we don’t track biometric information'
European Parliament under Cyberattack after Declaring Russia ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’
Strong indication that the hacking team responsible is called Killnet, a pro-Russia organization
Most US defense contractors fail basic cybersecurity requirements
A survey of 300 U.S. defense contractors find many still fail to meet baseline cybersecurity standards or utilize modern technologies for monitoring threats. Experts told SC Media the ...
IT Security Professionals Tell the Pros and Cons of Their Jobs
IT security professionals are often thought to have the upper hand in the job market. Learn where security pros stand today.
Notice of Recent Security Incident
We are working diligently to understand the scope of the incident and identify what specific information has been accessed.
What Financial Institutions Should Know About Pending Cybersecurity Endpoint Governance Regulations
The changes to cybersecurity requirements would fall into five broad categories: governance, notification and reporting, risk assessments, specific technical requirements and penalties.