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CyberWire Daily
No more “cyber Snorlax” naps.
Oct 18, 2024
Gerry Gebel, VP of Products and Standards at Strata Identity, shares his expertise on maintaining identity continuity in turbulent environments. He discusses the pressing need for resilience when identity providers face disruptions. The conversation also touches on the rising healthcare data breaches and the corresponding cybersecurity measures. Additionally, Gerry highlights the critical role of CISOs and the challenges they encounter in a complex regulatory landscape, including burnout and identity management complexities.
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- Microsoft's identification of a severe macOS vulnerability illustrates the critical importance of system updates for user privacy and security.
- The significant rise in healthcare data breaches underscores the escalating danger cybercriminals pose to sensitive patient information in that sector.
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macOS Vulnerability and Its Implications
Microsoft has identified a significant vulnerability in macOS known as HMSurf, which enables attackers to bypass crucial privacy protections and gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data. This flaw primarily affects Safari, allowing malicious actors to exploit TCC entitlements to access the camera, microphone, and location data undetected. Microsoft promptly notified Apple, leading to a fix in the September 2024 macOS Sequoia update, urging users to apply it quickly to prevent exploitation by malware families like Adload. The vulnerability underscores the critical need for users to maintain up-to-date systems, especially as it poses serious risks to user privacy and data security.
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