British Nuclear Sub Code Outsourced to Russia: A Comedy of Errors in Cybersecurity
Infosec in brief: The UN approved Russia’s proposal to tackle cyber crime, causing a stir among tech companies and privacy advocates. Rolls-Royce’s nuclear sub code was outsourced to Russian coders, raising security concerns. The BlackSuit ransomware gang demands $500M. Britain’s top nuclear waste site apologizes for security lapses, and Ubiquiti’s old camera flaws persist.
Hot Take:
Russia proposing a treaty to combat cybercrime is like a fox suggesting a henhouse security upgrade. And outsourcing sub tech to Russia? That’s what we call playing with radioactive fire. Good luck, Britain!
Key Points:
- The UN approved Russia’s proposal to combat cybercrime, stirring controversy among tech companies and privacy activists.
- Rolls-Royce Submarines outsourced intranet software development to Russian and Belarusian coders, leading to potential security risks.
- The FBI and CISA warned about the BlackSuit ransomware gang seeking up to $500 million in ransom.
- Sellafield, a British nuclear waste facility, admitted to serious security lapses, leaving 75% of its servers unpatched.
- Check Point researchers revealed that many Ubiquiti G4 security cameras remain unpatched, making them vulnerable to hijacking.
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