- US FAA revising aircraft cybersecurity rules
August 22, 2024
US regulators are seeking to revise and simplify the framework for cybersecurity provision on aircraft, in order to harmonise with European certification standards and avoid continually having to issue special conditions. This revision follows several years of work to address the need to protect against unlawful electronic interference as aircraft systems have evolved – notably since ...
- Europe’s leading solar power grid is ‘vulnerable’ to hackers
August 21, 2024
A recent study by a cybersecurity firm confirmed that the Dutch solar energy grid is vulnerable to multiple types of attacks on its system. A new study by a cybersecurity firm confirmed that one of Europe’s largest solar energy grids is vulnerable to multiple types of attacks on its system. Over a six-month period, researchers with ...
- Security gaps leave local governments vulnerable to a variety of cyber threats
August 21, 2024
Cities and counties are beefing up their IT security, and that makes sense, says Augustine Boateng, interim chief information officer (CIO) in Memphis, Tenn. “It’s important to note that local governments have developed a reputation over the years for having lackluster cybersecurity; and not without good reason. As a result, we’re seeing more and more cyberattacks ...
- Microchip Technologies hit by cyberattack
August 21, 2024
Microchip said an ‘unauthorised party’ disrupted its systems and has impacted its ability to fulfill manufacturing orders. US chipmaker Microchip Technologies has been hit with a cyberattack, disrupting its systems and impacting its manufacturing capabilities. The company revealed the details in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission and said it detected “suspicious activity” on ...
- FlightAware Customer Data Left Exposed for Over Three Years
August 21, 2024
Users of FlightAware, the world’s largest flight-tracking platform, are being prompted to change their login credentials following a reported “data security incident.” According to FlightAware, the breach may have leaked sensitive customer information. The problem was discovered on 25 July, but it’s possible that it’s been ongoing since January 2021. Company officials say they believe it ...
- Toyota confirms customer and employee data stolen, says breach at third party to blame
August 21, 2024
Last week, a cybercriminal using the handle ZeroSevenGroup dumped 240GB of data on the infamous stolen data site BreachForums, that they said came from a hack on the US branch of car manufacturer Toyota. ZeroSevenGroup claims the dump includes customer and employee data. Toyota told BleepingComputer that a breach at a third party had led to the ...
- Pakistan: FIA files cyberterrorism case against suspect for allegedly sharing fake news that incited UK riots
August 21, 2024
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested and booked a Lahore resident for allegedly sharing fake information that incited the recent riots across the UK, it emerged on Wednesday. More than a week after the kingdom witnessed widespread riots in the aftermath of the fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport, law enforcement agencies began ...
- Selling Ransomware Breaches: 4 Trends Spotted on the RAMP Forum
August 20, 2024
The sale and purchase of unauthorized access to compromised enterprise networks has become a linchpin for cybercriminal operations, particularly in facilitating ransomware attacks. Underground forums are sharing guidelines on breaching networks and selling the access they obtain, leaving the exploitation to other malicious actors. On underground criminal forums, these transactions allow actors with complementary skills to ...
- Approach to mainframe penetration testing on z/OS
August 20, 2024
Information technology is developing at a rapid pace, with completely new areas emerging, such as DevOps and DevSecOps – and we’re striving to keep up. However, in some projects, you may encounter systems built on rather outdated principles. Such systems must be approached with care, since a single mistake can lead to data loss and ...
- BVI Electricity Corporation suffers cyber attack
August 20, 2024
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) announced on Monday, August 19, that it had fallen victim to a cyberattack. The power company stated that the attack has impacted both their internal and external operations. While the full details of the cyberattack have not been disclosed, BVIEC has assured the public that they are working closely with experts ...