Reddit on data breach: ‘As we all know, the human is often the weakest part of the security chain’
A single employee fell for a phishing scam, leading to the theft of Reddit code and access to busine
Reddit on data breach: ‘As we all know, the human is often the weakest part of the security chain’
A single employee fell for a phishing scam, leading to the theft of Reddit code and access to busine
Indigo Books still recovering from cyber attack
Company says it is still gathering information on
Cyber Security Today, Feb. 13, 2023 – Hole in GoAnywhere file transfer utility exploited, ransomware attacks in the U.S. and Israel, and more
This episode reports on the apparent return of the Clop extortion gang, ransomware attacks against hospital groups and the city of Oakland, Calif.,
Meta reportedly ready for fresh round of layoffs
Meta, Facebook’s parent company, is reportedly facing a new round of layoffs, with plans to cut a large number of jobs. This news comes as the budget for Meta’s teams is being finalized. According to the Financial Times, the company is reevaluating its growth plans, which has resulted in a decision to reduce staff. According […]
High-capacity HDDs provide excellent storage and reliability, says Backblaze
According to a recent Backblaze report, high-capacity hard disk drives (HDDs) are proving to be both reliable and excellent storage options. The report compared the reliability and storage capacity of hard disk drives (HDDs) to that of solid-state drives (SSDs), concluding that HDDs are still an excellent choice for those seeking large amounts of storage […]
IBM launches new security technology, AI supercomputer
IBM has announced the release of Vela, a new security technology and AI supercomputer. The technology is designed to assist organizations in detecting and responding to cyber threats in real time. IBM asserts Vela has been online since May of last year, but has chosen to tell the world only now. It is also IBM’s […]
LGBTQ organizations report increase in hate on Twitter
According to a survey conducted by GLAAD, Amnesty International, and the Human Rights Campaign, LGBTQ organizations have recently reported an increase in hate on Twitter. Following Musk’s takeover in late October, five of the 11 LGBGT organizations surveyed reported increased abuse and hate speech. During the same time period, none of the groups experienced a […]
Another ESXiargs ransomware variant emerges after previous patch
According to Censys, after the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a decryptor to help affected victims recover from ESXiArgs ransomware attacks, the threat actors have returned with an updated version that encrypts more data. While it was initially suspected that the first set of attacks were the result of the abuse […]
Twitter’s top advertisers declines
According to digital marketing research firm Pathmatics, Twitter’s top advertisers are declining. This decline can be attributed to a number of factors, including increased competition, changes in the advertising industry, and an advertiser exodus following Elon Musk’s acquisition of the company. For several years, Twitter’s top advertisers have been declining, and this trend is expected […]
