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Massive AT&T Data Breach Impacts 110M People, Rite Aid Discloses Breach, 22 Minutes to Exploit
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Massive AT&T Data Breach Impacts 110M People, Rite Aid Discloses Breach, 22 Minutes to Exploit

Today’s top cybersecurity news and the latest threats from Practicing CISO James Azar, tune in to hear how practitioner’s breakdown the latest to bolster their cybersecurity programs

AT&T Data Breach

AT&T suffered a significant data breach impacting 110 million wireless subscribers. Hackers accessed call and text interaction records between specific dates. Includes phone numbers, call durations, and cell site identification numbers. Personal information like social security numbers and birth dates were not included. The breach could lead to privacy concerns as the data can easily identify individuals through public searches.

Advanced Auto Parts Data Breach

Hackers accessed the Snowflake account of Advanced Auto Parts, compromising data of 2.3 million individuals. Names, birth dates, social security numbers, and driver's license numbers. The company is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring to affected individuals.

SFR Telecom Breach

French telecom company SFR was breached by an attacker known as Kev Adams, compromising 1.4 million customer records. Included names, phone numbers, addresses, and geolocation data. Ongoing investigation with GDPR compliance expected to provide detailed updates.

RiteAid Cyber Attack

Rite Aid suffered a ransomware attack in June, claimed by the Ransom Hub ransomware group. Not yet detailed, but the company is preparing breach notifications. Investigation and mitigation efforts are underway.

Exploitation of CVE Vulnerabilities

Threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities within 22 minutes of public disclosure, targeting specific CVEs in Apache, CloudFusion, and MobileIron. Highlights the critical need for rapid patch management and vulnerability assessment.

Action Items:

1. Review and update vulnerability management processes to reduce response time.

2. Implement automated patching solutions to address vulnerabilities swiftly.

Indiana County Ransomware Attack

Clay County in Indiana declared a disaster following a ransomware attack affecting courthouse operations. Declaration allows for financial and logistical support to manage the crisis.

Final Notes

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https://www.securityweek.com/att-data-breach-nearly-all-wireless-customers-exposed-in-massive-hack/

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https://www.csoonline.com/article/2516887/atts-data-breach-isnt-trivial-especially-to-spy-agencies.html

https://www.securityweek.com/millions-impacted-by-breach-at-advance-auto-parts-linked-to-snowflake-incident/

https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/snowflake-mfa-policy-change/720851/

https://thecyberexpress.com/french-telecom-giant-sfr-data-breached-claims/

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rite-aid-confirms-data-breach-after-june-ransomware-attack/

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-use-poc-exploits-in-attacks-22-minutes-after-release/

https://www.securityweek.com/microsoft-says-windows-not-impacted-by-regresshion-as-second-openssh-bug-is-found/

https://therecord.media/indiana-county-disaster-declaration-ransomware-attack-dallas

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CISO Talk by James Azar
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