Top 10 Most Common Cyber Attacks of 2024
Cybersecurity News compiled a list of the most common types of cyber attacks seen throughout 2024, along with examples of high profile incidents and strategies to protect your business.
Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed documents in 'major' cyber incident
Chinese hackers stole an authentication key from a third-party software service provider to compromise security measures and gain access to multiple U.S. Treasury Department workstations and documents. The service has been taken offline and the department is working with the appropriate agencies to investigate the hack and its impact.
New details reveal how hackers hijacked 35 Google Chrome extensions
A phishing attack targeted Google Chrome browser extension developers and compromised 35 extensions, affecting over 2 million people. The attackers were after Facebook business account credentials for payment information, to post disinformation and phishing campaigns, or to sell the credentials to others.
India Proposes Digital Data Rules with Tough Penalties and Cybersecurity Requirements
India's proposed Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules require organizations to implement more robust security measures. These rules grant citizens more control over their personal data and seek to regulate data handling practices. Noncompliance could lead to penalties up to ₹250 crore (almost $30 million).
Security News This Week: Apple May Owe You $20 in a Siri Privacy Lawsuit Settlement
Apple agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit which claimed that Siri was recording conversations and sharing data with third parties. Apple denied any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement.
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