Cybersecurity Chaos: Breaches, Scams, and Patches Galore!
SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup is your weekly dose of digital drama you didn’t know you missed. From a Kansas City man hacking his way into cheap gym memberships to Meta’s mission against pig-butchering scams, it’s a wild world out there. Stay informed and entertained with our concise, yet compelling, summaries.
Hot Take:
In the world of cybersecurity, it’s not just about keeping your data safe—it’s about keeping your cool. From pig butchering scams to hackers sending in their resumes for job applications, this week’s cybersecurity news reads like a plotline straight out of a cyber-thriller movie. Just remember, folks, while these hackers are busy trying to outsmart the system, the rest of us are just trying to remember our Wi-Fi passwords.
Key Points:
- OnePoint Patient Care data breach impact doubled to 1.7 million people affected.
- Meta dismantled over two million scam-related accounts in several countries.
- Malware abusing Avast’s anti-rootkit driver poses a new threat to security software.
- A Kansas City man hacked systems and offered his skills with a resume.
- Several major companies, including Mozilla and Nvidia, released important patches.