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Cyber Security Byte: Saturday, August 17th, 2024
⏰Wait, Time Traveling Hackers?
Are cyberattacks keeping you up at night? You’re in good company. Our latest survey dives into the top cyber threats that tech leaders are losing sleep over—from ransomware and data breaches to insider threats 💀. The findings reveal just how sophisticated today’s hackers have become and highlight the many ways a single attack could topple your business like a house of cards. 🃏
In an unsettling development, a major American background check firm has confirmed a data leak consisting of 2.7 billion records, including nearly 900 million unique Social Security numbers.🤯
And if you think keeping up with Microsoft updates has you covered, think again. A researcher at the Black Hat conference just unveiled a method to roll back Windows systems to vulnerable versions, rendering your latest patches useless—like an evil hacker’s time machine ready to wreak havoc. 🕗
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FEATURED
CIO Insight: What are Tech Leaders’ Biggest Cybersecurity Concerns Right Now?
The National CIO Review, in collaboration with the CIO Professional Network, conducted an in-depth survey to uncover the cybersecurity issues that weigh most heavily on the minds of these executives. The results offer a snapshot of the most pressing threats organizations must address to safeguard their operations.
By Ryan Uliss ● Contributing Writer ● Read More…
BREAKING
Nearly 900 Million Unique Social Security Numbers Exposed in a Massive Data Leak
In what is likely one of the largest data breaches in U.S. history, National Public Data (NPD), a leading background check firm, has confirmed the leak of an astonishing 2.7 billion records, including nearly 900 million unique Social Security numbers.
By Ryan Uliss ● Contributing Writer ● Read More…
CYBER BYTES
Orion S.A., a global player in the special chemicals industry, recently reported a significant financial loss due to a fraudulent scheme.
A researcher has exposed a critical flaw in Microsoft’s Windows operating systems that allows attackers to bypass essential security measures.
Enzo Biochem, Inc., a biotechnology company specializing in diagnostic testing services, has agreed to a massive settlement following a cyberattack in April 2023.
TRENDING
What is a Zero-Day Bug? An In-Depth Look at Cybersecurity’s Silent Menace
For CIOs and their CISOs, few threats are as concerning as the “zero-day bug.” These vulnerabilities represent some of the most dangerous risks to an organization’s digital infrastructure. Unlike typical bugs that can be patched once discovered, zero-day bugs are unknown to software vendors and often exploited by malicious actors before a fix is developed.
Understanding what a zero-day bug is, how it operates, and the potential risks it poses is crucial for technology leaders responsible for safeguarding their organizations from cyber threats.
By Emory Odom, Contributing Writer ● Read More…
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