Cyber Blunders Weekly: From Million-Dollar Heists to Backdoor Busts!
SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup dives into the wild world of digital heists and hidden features. From a $150 million cryptocurrency heist linked to the LastPass hack, to Espressif’s backdoor drama, there’s no shortage of intrigue. Get your fill of cybersecurity capers without missing a byte.
Hot Take:
Who’s up for a game of “Whodunit: Cyber Edition”? From crypto heists to secret-leaking GitHub repositories, the world of cybersecurity is more thrilling than a daytime soap. If you thought soap operas were dramatic, wait until you see the plot twists in this week’s cybersecurity news. Grab your popcorn, folks; it’s going to be a wild ride.
Key Points:
- LastPass hack linked to a $150 million cryptocurrency heist that even Sherlock Holmes would find intriguing.
- ESP32’s alleged backdoor turns out to be more of a peephole, according to its manufacturer.
- Switzerland mandates 24-hour reporting of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure—because neutrality only goes so far.
- GitHub is a treasure trove of secrets, with 70% of leaked data still in play from 2022.
- MassJacker malware is out to make crypto wallets lighter, one digital coin at a time.
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