Cybersecurity Chaos: From Scammy Skies to Sneaky Software Shenanigans!
This week’s SecurityWeek cybersecurity news roundup highlights a scammer swindling $1.5 million from the City of Baltimore and a €325 million fine for Google by France’s CNIL. Meanwhile, Qantas execs are hit where it hurts: the wallet. And if you thought AI was safe, scammers have found a way to abuse X’s chatbot Grok.
Hot Take:
Welcome to the wild world of cybersecurity, where fake domains, data breaches, and chatbots gone rogue are just another day at the virtual office! From the Pentagon’s sudden realization that having Chinese engineers peek under the hood might be a tad risky, to Qantas executives having their wallets slimmed down faster than their airplanes, this week’s roundup proves that sometimes reality is stranger—and more concerning—than fiction. Grab your popcorn, folks, because this cyber-thriller has it all: espionage, intrigue, and a dash of corporate slapstick!
Key Points:
- Sneaky malware campaign targets U.S. manufacturing via fake business exchanges.
- Microsoft’s Pentagon code audit reveals concerns over Chinese engineers’ involvement.
- CISA launches a new tool to assess supplier risks in software procurement.
- Vital Imaging experiences a data breach impacting 260,000 individuals.
- Google slapped with a hefty fine by France’s CNIL for GDPR violations.