Cyber Security Headlines NASCAR announces breach, Plankey for CISA, 365 Admin outage
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Jul 28, 2025 NASCAR faces backlash after a significant data breach tied to the Medusa ransomware gang. In leadership news, Plankey is set to head CISA, aiming to enhance funding and threat-sharing initiatives. Meanwhile, Microsoft investigates yet another outage affecting the 365 admin center. Also discussed are vulnerabilities in LG surveillance cameras and the legal challenges posed by North Korean infiltration of U.S. businesses, highlighting the intricate landscape of cybersecurity enforcement.
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NASCAR Data Breach Impact
- NASCAR suffered a data breach in March affecting customer social security numbers but has not disclosed the number of people impacted.
- The Medusa ransomware gang demanded a $4 million ransom and is among the top 10 prolific ransomware groups in 2025.
Sean Plancky on CISA Leadership
- Sean Plancky, nominee for CISA leadership, received warm reception and pledges to seek additional funding if needed.
- He supports reauthorization of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act to enhance public-private cyber threat info sharing.
Microsoft 365 Admin Center Outage
- Microsoft 365 admin center experienced a recurring service degradation blocking admin access.
- This incident marks the second outage in one week affecting Microsoft 365 administrators' access to service health info.