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Breach Roundup: Firewalls Headed for Obsolesce

- Moody's predicts firewalls will become obsolete, highlighting the need for updated cybersecurity measures. - Sedgwick confirms a breach and Romanian critical infrastructure was hacked, emphasizing potential threats to credit unions.
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Deception Tech Snares Shiny Hunter Attacker's IP Address

A targeted threat intelligence firm caught a member of the 'Scattered Lapsus$ Shiny Hunters' hacking group by using deception technology, revealing their actual IP address; This incident highlights the effectiveness of honeypots in identifying...
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Threats to Critical Infrastructure Expected to Intensify

• Critical infrastructure, including operational technology systems, is expected to face more intense and widespread attacks from state actors, criminals, and hacktivists. • These attacks are shifting from primarily stealing secrets to causing damage...
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Conduent Hack Victim Count Soars by at Least 50%

- The number of Texans affected by a 2024 hacking incident at Conduent has increased to nearly 14.8 million. - This breach highlights the challenges in accurately determining the scope of third-party vendor breaches.
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The Enduring Attack Surface of VPNs

• The rapid adoption of virtual private networks (VPNs) during the pandemic led to a significant increase in security incidents. • This highlights the importance of secure networking, especially as credit unions adapt to...
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