
The Cyber Bulletin:
January 2024
Brought to you by DP Solutions
Welcome to DP Solutions' Cyber Bulletin!
This monthly cyber recap, curated by our Cybersecurity Team, lists recent significant cybersecurity events, news, and breaches to keep you in-the-know on current cyber-incidents and provide recommendations.
These articles are meant to be informative, and we encourage everyone to do their own research.
Scroll down to read this month's cyber bulletin! ↓
Subscribe to the Cyber Bulletin
Hackers seize control of SEC’s X account to promote crypto
The official X account for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was compromised. The unauthorized tweet claimed that the SEC had approved the listing and trading of spot bitcoin exchange-traded products and gained over a million views before the agency could put out a statement.
Microsoft's AI found a new material to replace li-ion batteries
Microsoft and the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) leveraged AI models to identify a new material that could replace lithium in rechargeable batteries. The AI algorithms were able to significantly reduce the research time compared to traditional methods.
Major Cyber Attack Paralyzes Kyivstar - Ukraine's Largest Telecom Operator
A Russian-linked group conducted a cyber attack on Kyivstar, Ukraine's biggest telecom operator, disrupting mobile and internet service for users across the country.
IOTW: Xfinity data breach impacts 35 million customers
Between October 16 and 19, 2023, Xfinity discovered unauthorized access to systems due to a Citrix software vulnerability. Xfinity has recommended that customers change their passwords and security question answers and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA).
How to build an effective cyber attack response plan
Use this guide to create a cyber attack response plan before an incident occurs. Having a plan is crucial to swiftly and effectively mitigate the impact of a security breach and minimize potential damage to data, reputation, and operations.