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Russia-linked APT28 compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to facilitate cyber operations

Security Affairs

. “As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.” and foreign governments and military, security, and corporate organizations. ” reads the joint report. ” concludes the report.

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Australia banned Huawei from 5G network due to security concerns

Security Affairs

The Australian government considers risky the involvement of Huawei for the rolling out of next-generation 5G communication networks. In May, the Pentagon ordered retail outlets on US military bases to stop selling Huawei and ZTE products due to unacceptable security risk they pose.

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Seniors Targeted in Penny Stock Scam

Security Affairs

Investors thought they were financially supporting efforts to develop radiation protection products that would eventually get marketed to the medical and military industries and generate substantial returns. They got around that issue when Ganton used an alias while communicating with investors. Cleary, Jr.,

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Happy 13th Birthday, KrebsOnSecurity!

Krebs on Security

Big Yellow and Avira weren’t the only established brands cashing in on crypto hype as a way to appeal to a broader audience: The venerable electronics retailer RadioShack wasted no time in announcing plans to launch a cryptocurrency exchange. ” SEPTEMBER.

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in September 2019 – 531 million records leaked

IT Governance

DK-Lok left private emails and communications unsecured online (unknown). Polish online retailer issued fine over data breach (2,200,000). US Navy hiring new cyber chief to better shield military secrets from Chinese hackers. . Teletext Holidays left audio files of customer purchases unprotected online (212,000).

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 4 – 10 March 2024

IT Governance

Source (New) Retail Italy Yes 436,932 Toner-dumping.de Source (New) Retail Germany Yes 334,000 Yakima Valley Radiology, PC Source 1 ; source 2 (New) Healthcare USA Yes 235,249 Consorzio Innovation Source (New) Professional services Italy Yes 225 GB Northeast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Source (New) Healthcare USA Yes 177,276 Strike.me

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SEC and FINRA Issue 2020 Examination Priorities for Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

Data Matters

Protection of Retail Investors . For both broker-dealers and investment advisers, OCIE will continue to emphasize the protection of retail investors, particularly seniors and those saving for retirement. Retail-Targeted Investments. 1 In general, the 2020 Examination Priorities continue recurring themes from recent prior years.

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