Swiss Cloud Caution: 5,000 Secrets Leak, Charming Kitten Strikes, and Strava’s Spy Workout Warning!
Swiss agencies should steer clear of hyperscale clouds, says Privatim, the Conference of Data Protection Officers. They argue that most SaaS solutions lack end-to-end encryption, posing a risk to sensitive data. The resolution suggests avoiding large international providers, particularly Microsoft 365, to maintain control and security over confidential information.
Hot Take:
It seems Switzerland prefers its data like its cheese—full of holes but strictly local. Meanwhile, GitLab developers left more secrets out in the open than a reality TV show contestant, and Strava users might as well be handing out maps to their front doors. And let’s not get started on Charming Kitten’s dark web antics or the Israeli military’s smartphone preferences. All in all, it’s a cybersecurity circus out there, folks!
Key Points:
- Swiss public bodies are advised against using hyperscale clouds and SaaS due to security concerns.
- Security engineer Luke Marshall found 17,000 live secrets in GitLab repositories.
- Strava’s updated terms of service shifts geolocation risks to users.
- Iran’s “Charming Kitten” group linked to cyber espionage and assassination plots.
- Israeli military reportedly prefers iPhones for top brass to avoid Android-related security risks.