Schneider Electric's Ransomware Attack and Data Breach
Schneider Electric's sustainability business division was hit by a ransomware attack, resulting in a data breach. The company expects to resume operations within two business days. The attack, discovered on January 17th, highlighted the importance of network segmentation as a resilience strategy.
Fulton County's Cyber Attack
Fulton County experienced a cyber attack causing an ID outage and affecting services such as the office phone system and the issuance of licenses. The county is working on mitigating the ransomware's impact, with significant systems like the court and taxing systems being a priority for recovery.
Mercedes-Benz GitHub Token Leak
A leaked GitHub token from a Mercedes-Benz employee provided unrestricted access to the company's source code. This breach could lead to significant financial, legal, and reputational damages. The token's exposure risked revealing sensitive credentials and potential system vulnerabilities.
Sanctions Against Cyber Security Experts Affiliated with ISIS
The Treasury announced sanctions against two Egyptian nationals accused of operating a platform that provides cybersecurity training to ISIS supporters. The sanctions target individuals involved in facilitating cyber operations and financial transactions for ISIS.
U.S. Efforts to Disrupt Vault Typhoon's Attack Infrastructure
The U.S. government and private sector are working to disrupt the activities of Vault Typhoon, a threat group linked to China. Efforts focus on disabling the group's capabilities to protect U.S. critical infrastructure and military operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
Citibank Lawsuit Over Handling of Hacks and Scams
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Citibank for failing to safeguard customers against hacks and scams and for denying reimbursement claims. The lawsuit highlights the bank's alleged violation of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act.
Data Breach Exposing 750 Million Indian Citizens' PII
Personal information of approximately 750 million Indian citizens is being offered for sale on the dark web. The breach, involving data like mobile numbers and Aadhaar details, raises questions about prioritizing identity security over traditional data security measures.
This episode of Cyberhub Podcast covers a range of cybersecurity incidents and responses, from corporate data breaches to governmental efforts against cyber threats, highlighting the ongoing challenges in protecting digital assets and infrastructure.
Show Notes and Story Links:
https://therecord.media/fulton-county-georgia-atlanta-cyberattack-causing-outages
https://www.securityweek.com/leaked-github-token-exposed-mercedes-source-code/
https://www.securityweek.com/us-sanctions-two-isis-affiliated-cybersecurity-experts/
https://www.securityweek.com/data-of-750-million-indian-mobile-subscribers-sold-on-hacker-forums/
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