CyberWire Daily Redacted realities: Inside the MoJ hack.
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May 19, 2025 Ian Tien, CEO of Mattermost, discusses the recent Ministry of Justice breach, emphasizing the critical need for collaborative cybersecurity efforts. He sheds light on emerging threats like the Pupkin Stealer malware and its implications for data protection. Tien also stresses the importance of secure communication in critical infrastructures and how ethical hacking can bolster defenses against cybercrime. The conversation highlights the urgency of proactive measures to safeguard personal data in an increasingly digital landscape.
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Mattermost's Critical Infrastructure Collaboration
- Mattermost serves critical infrastructure sectors like energy and defense with secure communications and workflows.
- In emergencies, their system allows communication even when primary networks and the internet are down.
Emergency Use of Insecure Apps
- During incidents, people resort to using apps like WhatsApp or Signal for communication.
- This creates security and compliance risks as sensitive data leaves enterprise control.
Open Source Enables Sovereignty
- Open source software enables sovereignty, control, and adaptability in critical security systems.
- Users can audit, scan, and modify code, important amid supply chain and regulatory challenges.