Cybersecurity Blunders & Breakthroughs: This Week’s Top Cyber Mishaps and Milestones
Catch up on the latest cybersecurity shenanigans with SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup. From DOGE website hijinks to Black Basta’s leaked chat drama, these stories are your backstage pass to the world of digital mischief. Stay informed, stay entertained, and maybe even chuckle at the chaos of the cybersecurity landscape!
Hot Take:
DOGE gets hacked, credit card stealers hide in plain sight, and a US soldier pleads guilty to hacking AT&T and Verizon. It seems like everyone is in the cybersecurity conga line this week, except the SEC, which is busy launching a new unit to fight off the cyber baddies. Meanwhile, Black Basta’s chat logs spill out like a broken piñata, Australia’s IVF giant Genea is trying to figure out who crashed their party, and the Zhong Stealer is out there impersonating customers to nab some crypto. It’s a wild world out there, folks. Hold on to your data and watch where you click!
Key Points:
– DOGE website hacked shortly after launch, exposing vulnerabilities.
– MageCart group hides credit card stealer in an image tag on an e-commerce site.
– US soldier pleads guilty to hacking telecom giants, faces potential prison time.
– SEC launches Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to combat cyber misconduct.
– Black Basta ransomware group chat logs leaked, revealing internal conflicts.