A high-profile hacking incident has unfolded in Thailand, targeting the systems of 3BB, one of the country’s largest broadband providers. The attack leveraged multiple vulnerabilities in Fortinet and F5 products to gain access to 3BB’s internal networks, compromising millions of users’ sensitive information. The hacking operation was discovered after the attackers left behind a treasure … Read more
Texas-based utility company CenterPoint Energy has confirmed a data breach after a hacker claimed to have stolen millions of customer records. The disclosure comes just days after the hacker posted the allegedly stolen data online. CenterPoint Energy serves around 7 million customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas, providing electricity and natural gas services. The … Read more
Exein Secures $270M in Funding, Valued at $1.7 Billion for Physical AI Security Solutions Italian-based IoT cybersecurity startup Exein has made headlines with a whopping $270 million investment round that brings its total funding to over $600 million and valuation to a staggering $1.7 billion. The oversubscribed funding was led by Headline, with participation from … Read more
A $1 Million Bug Bounty Challenge Uncovers Critical Flaws in Linux Kernel In a remarkable display of cybersecurity prowess, Vercel’s recent bug bounty challenge has yielded a staggering 1,285 reports from hackers and researchers attempting to escape its sandbox environment. The two-week program, which offered a $1 million reward pot, was designed to test the … Read more
Cyber Espionage Targets South Korean Media and Automotive Sectors in Stealthy Attacks A highly sophisticated cyber operation has been detected targeting key sectors in South Korea, with a likely North Korean advanced persistent threat (APT) group using a previously unknown Linux espionage toolkit to compromise load balancers and gain unfettered access to communications. The attacks, … Read more
A Texas Utility’s Data Breach Exposes Millions of Customers’ Personal Info CenterPoint Energy, a Houston-based public utility serving over 7 million customers across four US states, has confirmed that its systems have been compromised by an unauthorized third party. The disclosure comes after a hacker claimed to have stolen millions of records, including customer personal … Read more
Cybersecurity startup Exein has just secured a whopping $270 million in funding, bringing its total raised to over $600 million and valuing it at an impressive $1.7 billion. This significant investment is a testament to the company’s innovative approach to securing the rapidly growing world of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Founded in 2018, Exein … Read more
Vercel’s $1 Million Bug Bounty Challenge Uncovers Critical Linux Kernel Flaws A recent bug bounty challenge run by cloud platform provider Vercel has uncovered two critical flaws in the Linux kernel’s networking stack, potentially impacting millions of users worldwide. The two-week challenge, which offered a $1 million reward, drew 1,285 reports from researchers and testers, … Read more
Security teams are no longer satisfied with simply passing audits and ticking boxes. Instead, they want proof that their controls are working in real-time, not just on paper. This shift in focus is driven by boards, customers, and regulators who demand a more nuanced understanding of an organization’s security posture. When I ask CISOs whether … Read more
Cyber Attackers Use Undocumented Toolkit to Infiltrate South Korean Media and Automotive Firms A sophisticated cyber attack has compromised multiple South Korean media and automotive companies, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by North Korea’s advanced persistent threat (APT) groups. The attackers used a previously undocumented Linux espionage toolkit, dubbed “TED”, to gain access to sensitive … Read more