CyberWire Daily

Hacked in plain sight.

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Feb 26, 2025
A massive data breach has impacted over 3.3 million people, raising serious cybersecurity concerns. Signal is contemplating leaving Sweden due to a law allowing police access to encrypted messages. Apple’s decision to retract iCloud’s end-to-end encryption has sparked debate over user privacy. Critical vulnerabilities in popular software platforms highlight the urgent need for security updates. Meanwhile, a cautionary tale from a Disney employee illustrates the rising risks individuals face in today's digital landscape.
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ADVICE

R-Sync Vulnerabilities

  • Update to R-Sync version 3.4 or later immediately.
  • Older versions have critical vulnerabilities enabling remote code execution and data exfiltration.
ADVICE

AI Cybersecurity Playbook

  • Implement CISA's JCDC AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook.
  • Improve coordination between public and private sectors to defend against AI-driven cyberattacks.
ADVICE

Encrypted App Usage in UK

  • Be wary of using end-to-end encrypted apps in the UK.
  • The UK government is requesting backdoors, potentially compromising user privacy.
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