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Bys sConnor Jones reports: They say that success breeds complacency, and complacency leads to failure. For cybercriminals, taking too many shortcuts when it comes to opsec delivers a little more than that. In these cases, failure might mean the criminal doesn’t get access to the server with the most valuable data to copy, or fails to…
U.S. Charges 12 Chinese Nationals in State-Backed Hacking Operations
Bys sThe U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced charges against 12 Chinese nationals for their alleged participation in a wide-ranging scheme designed to steal data and suppress free speech and dissent globally. The individuals include two officers of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) Ministry of Public Security (MPS), eight employees of an ostensibly private…
Leaked Odido data exposes sensitive information
Bys sIn contrast to entities and courts that try to chill reporting, look at coverage of the Odido breach, where Dutch news outlets are not censored from informing the public about the scope of the breach. As seen on NL Times: A second batch of stolen customer data from Dutch telecom company Odido has revealed highly sensitive information……
Cracking the Boardroom Code: Helping CISOs Speak the Language of Business
Bys sCISOs know their field. They understand the threat landscape. They understand how to build a strong and cost-effective security stack. They understand how to staff out their organization. They understand the intricacies of compliance. They understand what it takes to reduce risk. Yet one question comes up again and again in our conversations with these…
Microsoft Helps CBI Dismantle Indian Call Centers Behind Japanese Tech Support Scam
Bys sIndia’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has revealed that it has arrested four individuals and dismantled two illegal call centers that were found to be engaging in a sophisticated transnational tech support scam targeting Japanese citizens. The law enforcement agency said it conducted coordinated searches at 19 locations across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh on…
Survey of 100+ Energy Systems Reveals Critical OT Cybersecurity Gaps
Bys sA study by OMICRON has revealed widespread cybersecurity gaps in the operational technology (OT) networks of substations, power plants, and control centers worldwide. Drawing on data from more than 100 installations, the analysis highlights recurring technical, organizational, and functional issues that leave critical energy infrastructure vulnerable to cyber threats. The findings are based on