French TV Network Brought Down By Hacker Group
Earlier this year, it was reported that TV5Monde fell victim to a cyberattack that nearly caused the demise of the network. Rather than gain access to retrieve sensitive information, the attack was aimed at simply destroying any and all network systems. While the reasoning behind the attack is still unknown, it has allowed TV5 to greatly improve its employee security measures and methods for operating safely.
Card Breach at Vera Bradley Retail Stores
Recently, Vera Bradley issued a statement regarding a card-processing breach that occurred over the past several months. The company has since resolved the breach but is still urging customers to monitor their credit card accounts for any fraudulent charges. Currently, only three stores located around Detroit seem to have been affected.
Amazon Pushes out Password Resets for Millions
In the past week, Amazon has started forcing password resets to customers that may have reused their credentials on possibly compromised sites. Along with changing passwords, users are also encouraged to enable two-step authentication to further protect their accounts. While the data leaks aren’t directly related to Amazon’s customers, researchers from Amazon have determined that credentials may have been used for multiple sites.
Ransomware Now Displaying Legal Notice for Victims
In the last month, the new ransomware variant DXXD has been hitting a large number of users. DXXD has made a change in that it displays the ransom note and a legal notification prior to users logging into their windows machine. The legal note explains that the user’s information has been compromised and gives multiple ways to contact the attackers to resolve the encryption.
UK Police Websites Susceptible to Attacks
Nearly 25% of UK police related sites have no form of secure connection according to a recent study. Even more troublesome, the majority of these sites ask for user information to identify case information without ensuring a properly secured network connection or encryption when transferring sensitive data. While many municipalities have improved their online security measures, it’s surprising to see so many still lacking, with new data breaches occurring almost weekly.
