Kaspersky Warns: 45% of Passwords Can Be Cracked Within a Minute
Security firm Kaspersky warns that 45% of passwords can be cracked within a minute using brute force or smart guessing attacks. Analyzing 193 million English passwords from the darknet, Kaspersky found 87 million could be broken within 60 seconds. Another 14% could be cracked in under an hour, while only 23% could last over a year.
Ransomware Strikes Northern Minerals Amid Chinese Investor Divestment
Australian rare earth mining company Northern Minerals reported that cybercriminals stole sensitive corporate secrets from its systems shortly after the government forced several Chinese investors to divest their shares.
Hackers Attempt to Sell Bank Account Details of 30 Million Santander Customers
Hackers are attempting to sell what they claim are the bank account details of 30 million Santander customers for $2 million.
Janco Reports Early Signs of Recession in IT Employment
In a notable development for the technology sector, Janco Associates has reported the first signs of a potential recession impacting IT professionals. The latest data indicates a concerning uptick in the unemployment rate for IT workers, a shift that could signal broader economic challenges ahead.
Security researchers are uncovering more details about China's global cyberespionage
One long-running campaign targets at least nine governments across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The APT group uses rare backdoors to maintain persistence and hacks email servers for intelligence, as reported by Unit 42 of Palo Alto Networks. Active since at least late 2022, the group, codenamed CL-STA-0043, is tracked under Operation Diplomatic Specter.
Banco Santander Reports Data Breach at Third-Party Provider
Banco Santander has disclosed a significant data breach involving a third-party provider that compromised the personal data of both clients and employees. The breach has impacted the bank’s operations across three countries: Spain, Chile, and Uruguay.
Intercontinental Exchange Fined $10 Million for Cybersecurity Reporting Failures
The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has been slapped with a $10 million penalty due to its subsidiaries' failure to promptly report a cyber intrusion to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
ABN Amro Alerts Customers of Potential Data Risk After Ransomware Attack on Supplier
ABN Amro has issued a warning to its customers regarding a potential risk to their personal information following a ransomware attack on one of its suppliers. This incident has raised concerns about data security and the protection of sensitive information.
