CyberWire Daily

Nam3l3ss but not harmless.

Dec 3, 2024
Over 760,000 personal data breaches raise alarms about cybersecurity. The UK's new NCSC head warns of escalating threats and the CFPB aims to curb data brokers. A ransomware attack on a government contractor adds to security concerns. Emerging malware and cybercrime operations highlight the need for international cooperation. Insights from top leaders at Palo Alto Networks emphasize the fusion of technology and security strategies. Meanwhile, discussions on AI limitations remind us about the importance of community engagement.
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ADVICE

UK Cybersecurity Advice

  • Prioritize cybersecurity resilience, especially for critical national infrastructure.
  • Address the gap between increasing cyber threats and defenses, as highlighted by Richard Horne (NCSC).
INSIGHT

Data Broker Regulation

  • Data brokers' sale of sensitive personal and financial information faces new scrutiny.
  • The CFPB proposes a rule to restrict such sales, aligning data brokers with credit bureaus' standards.
ANECDOTE

ENGlobal Ransomware Attack

  • ENGlobal, a U.S. government contractor, suffered a ransomware attack, encrypting data files.
  • The attack's financial impact is undetermined, and system restoration is uncertain.
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