Cybersecurity Chaos: Capita’s £14M Fine, CISA Layoffs, and Spyware Shenanigans!
Welcome to the SecurityWeek cybersecurity news roundup! This week, Capita learned the hard way that data breaches are not a cheap oopsie, CISA staff got a surprise vacation during the US government shutdown, and NSO Group changed hands faster than a hot potato. Stay tuned for more digital drama!
Hot Take:
Looks like the cybersecurity world is as dramatic as a Hollywood blockbuster this week! From data breaches that could make your grandmother’s cookie recipe look like state secrets, to layoffs, acquisitions, and good old-fashioned espionage, this roundup is a digital soap opera. So grab your popcorn, because the plot twists just keep coming!
Key Points:
- Capita fined £14 million for a data breach affecting 6.6 million people.
- CISA undergoes layoffs during the US government shutdown, with some staff reassigned to other agencies.
- NSO Group acquired by American investors led by a Hollywood producer.
- Microsoft’s 2025 Digital Defense Report highlights data theft as a primary cyber incident goal.
- Wiz uncovers a critical supply chain risk in VSCode extension marketplaces.
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