CyberSecurity Knuggets
Jul 19, 2024
This week’s news is all about cyber security reporting duels between China and the rest of the world. It seems that Western cyber security agencies are teaming up with international partners to co-author reports on Chinese cyber activity, which has led to pushback from China. On the other hand, the US Department of Justice has revealed direct links between the Russian government and a social media bot farm spreading disinformation. This is a concerning development that requires immediate attention.
Another issue that requires attention is the gaping security holes found in the US federal government. A report from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) details how common network misconfigurations were exploited to compromise a large US civilian federal government agency. This highlights the need for improved cyber security measures within government organizations.
In addition, the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) has revealed that it disrupted a foreign ransomware attack on Canadian critical infrastructure. While this is a positive development, it also serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by ransomware attacks. It’s important for organizations to remain vigilant and proactive in protecting their systems from such attacks.
Finally, there are reports of automated threats posing an increasing risk to the travel industry, as well as vulnerabilities in SAP AI Core exposing customer data to cyber attacks. These issues highlight the need for enhanced cyber security measures across various industries to protect sensitive data and infrastructure from cyber threats.
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