Debra Reiter’s Post

Dutch police blame ‘state actor’ for recent data breach. Key takeaways: 1. State-sponsored cyber threats: Dutch police suspect that the recent data breach involving details of thousands of officers could be the work of a state-backed actor - pointing to a higher degree of sophistication and possible geopolitical motivations behind the incident. 2. Impact on operations: The breach has raised concerns among officers and affected their work, with uncertainty over what data was accessed, how it could be used, and whether more data was stolen. The nature of the stolen information could potentially put undercover operations at risk. 3. Immediacy of cybersecurity: The hack emphasizes the acute need for strong data protection measures across all sectors, but particularly within the police force, to mitigate such threats. The police have since enhanced their security and are advising increased diligence from their staff. Learn more by visiting The Record from Recorded Future News: https://lnkd.in/eqXCKcy3

FAL's Technology and National Security Innovation Working Group outlines what the U.S. government is getting right and wrong on digital identity and prudent next steps to scale digital identity as a cybersecurity best practice. https://lnkd.in/eKngfRnX

In 2023, data breaches reached unprecedented levels. Find out which incidents made the list and what you can do to safeguard your personal and business information. https://lnkd.in/gYKzxKyC #DataSecurity #PrivacyProtection #CyberAware

💻 Yesterday was National Change Your Password Day, and the timing couldn't be more critical. With the recent discovery of the supermassive mother of all breaches (MOAB), which includes records from numerous platforms, it's essential to prioritize password hygiene now more than ever. Learn about the significance of this unprecedented data leak and how to protect yourself: https://lnkd.in/gvqrmNhv #ChangeYourPasswordDay #DataSecurity #CyberHygiene

17-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with Cyber Attack Affecting Transport for London British authorities on Thursday announced the arrest of a 17-year-old male in connection with a cyber attack affecting Transport for London (TfL). "The 17-year-old male was detained on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offenses in relation to the attack, which was launched on TfL on 1 September," the U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA) said. The teenager, who's from Walsall, is said to have been arrested on September 5, 2024, following an investigation that was launched in the incident's aftermath. The law enforcement agency said the unnamed individual was questioned and subsequently let go on bail. "Attacks on public infrastructure such as this can be hugely disruptive and lead to severe consequences for local communities and national systems," Deputy Director Paul Foster, head of the NCA's National Cyber Crime Unit, said. "The swift response by TfL following the incident has enabled us to act quickly, and we are grateful for their continued cooperation with our investigation, which remains ongoing." TfL has since confirmed that the security breach has led to the unauthorized access of bank account numbers and sort codes for around 5,000 customers and that it will be directly contacting those impacted. "Although there has been very little impact on our customers so far, the situation is evolving and our investigations have identified that certain customer data has been accessed," TfL said. The London public transportation agency is also requiring around 30,000 members of its staff to complete an IT identity check by attending an appointment at a specified TfL location to reset their password and be verified in-person for access to TfL applications and data. "This includes some customer names and contact details, including email addresses and home addresses where provided." It's worth noting that West Midlands police previously arrested a 17-year-old boy, also from Walsall, in July 2024 in connection with a #ransomware attack on MGM Resorts. The incident was attributed to the infamous Scattered Spider group. It's currently not clear if these two events refer to the same individual. Back in June, another 22-year-old U.K. national was arrested in Spain for his alleged involvement in several ransomware attacks carried out by Scattered Spider. The dangerous e-crime group is part of a larger collective called The Com, a loose-knit ecosystem of various groups that have engaged in #cybercrime, squatting, and physical violence. It's also tracked as 0ktapus, Octo Tempest, and UNC3944. According to a new report from EclecticIQ, Scattered Spider's ransomware operations have increasingly honed in on #cloud #infrastructures within the insurance and financial sectors, echoing a similar analysis from Resilience #Threat #Intelligence in May 2024.

I agree with Mallory Knodel. The AT&T data breach is a reminder of why end-to-end (#e2e) #encryption is so critical. While according to AT&T the data breach only contained call records (i.e. metadata like numbers and who called who) - and not the content of any messages - we have no way of actually knowing. E2E encryption ensures that your personal messages are not stored on any servers in between where they could be breached like this.

Massive data breach. “For businesses, a robust defence strategy is essential to protect against all rising threats,” . If your team need to learn more about cyber security, get in touch [email protected] #databreach #security #cyberattack #cyberdefense #training

360 Privacy has the tough task of protecting highly-targeted, high-profile individuals. They rely on SpyCloud for: ❗Fast, definitive evidence of customer breach and #malware exposures ❗An easy-to-use API and interface with no noise ❗Scaling their service offerings (while also saving $50K/year!) This is what it looks like: https://bit.ly/4aHLPrK

In today's interconnected world, protecting our personal data is more crucial than ever. Data breaches and cyberattacks on banks, hospitals, government entities and many more industries have alarmingly put our sensitive information at risk. This eye-opening article from Fast Company highlights a simple yet often overlooked step to taking back our personal info: stop giving out your phone number. It's one of several practical measures we can all take to minimize our vulnerability to hackers. Remember, cybersecurity isn't just a corporate responsibility—it's a personal one. Let's stay informed, stay vigilant, and stay secure. #Cybersecurity #PersonalData #DataProtection #DigitalSafety

Historically it has been very difficult to implement account recovery processes that prevent #fraud without creating more #friction for customers who are already locked out and frustrated. While account recovery is painful for customers, it’s easy for attackers. By their nature, recovery flows bypass the initial login, and bad actors exploit this weakness. Explore expert insights on implementing a seamless process that protects your business and keeps your customers happy in Transmit Security's latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/ejThG947 #fraud #fraudprevention #security #customerexperience