Cyber Security Headlines Workday breach, post-quantum alliance, Chinese group targets Taiwan
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Aug 19, 2025 Workday faces a significant data breach that has many concerned. A new alliance has been formed to tackle the challenges of post-quantum cryptography. Meanwhile, a Chinese hacker group is ramping up efforts to target Taiwan, highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. In other news, a UK man is sentenced for extensive cybercrimes, while shocking cyberattacks on casinos reveal alarming vulnerabilities. Advances in malware, particularly targeting sensitive data, and leadership changes at Oracle add to the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats.
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Workday Third-Party Data Exposure
- Workday confirmed attackers accessed a third-party CRM database exposing names, emails, and phone numbers.
- The company added a no-index tag to the disclosure and didn't fully rule out tenant access.
Alliance For Post-Quantum Readiness
- IBM Consulting, Key Factor, Quontinuum, and Thales formed QuantumSafe360 to help enterprises assess post-quantum risks.
- They emphasized crypto agility to rapidly adopt evolving quantum-safe standards.
New Chinese Actor Focused On Taiwan
- Cisco Talos identified UAT-7237 targeting Taiwanese web hosts to reach VPNs and cloud infrastructure.
- The group appears active since 2022 and uses open-source tooling for long-term access and data theft.