Cybersecurity Chaos: AT&T’s Costly Settlement, US House Bans WhatsApp, and More!
AT&T agrees to $177 million data breach lawsuit settlement. The telecom giant is shelling out big bucks to settle lawsuits from data breaches in 2019 and 2024. Customers could receive up to $5,000. AT&T denies allegations but is paying up to dodge the courtroom drama.
Hot Take:
Is it just me, or does it seem like everyone from telecom giants to government bodies and even dams (!) are getting caught with their digital pants down? It’s a bit like a cybersecurity soap opera – with lawsuits, espionage, and even a dash of tragicomedy. Grab your popcorn, folks, because the cybersecurity world is delivering more plot twists than a daytime drama!
Key Points:
– AT&T coughs up $177 million to settle data breach lawsuits, because who needs more legal drama?
– UNFI manages to restock the shelves after a cyberattack-induced grocery apocalypse, but the hackers remain anonymous.
– The US House of Representatives ghosts WhatsApp over security concerns, while Meta insists it’s the best date in town.
– The FDA releases a riveting whitepaper on securing operational technology in medical manufacturing—perfect for your next book club.
– Norway’s Lake Risevatnet dam hacked, proving even water valves can fall victim to weak passwords.