Phishing for the News - Daily - December 30, 2024

Phishing for the News

Here's a summary of the key points from this mornings brief:

• Multiple data breaches have been reported, impacting companies like ZAGG, Volkswagen's Cariad, AT&T, and Verizon.
• Third-party application vulnerabilities played a significant role in the ZAGG breach, exposing customer credit card data.
• The Volkswagen Cariad breach exposed data of 800,000 electric car owners, including personal information and vehicle locations.
• State-sponsored cyber espionage, attributed to Chinese hackers, was confirmed by both AT&T and Verizon as part of the "Salt Typhoon" campaign.
• Malware botnets, Ficora and Capsaicin, are exploiting outdated D-Link routers, highlighting the importance of maintaining updated firmware.
• A large-scale Chrome extension hack compromised 16 extensions, affecting over 600,000 users, demonstrating the vulnerability of browser extensions and the potential for data theft.
• Emerging threats from AI-driven deepfakes and quantum computing pose significant risks to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, requiring proactive cybersecurity measures.
• KrebsOnSecurity celebrated its 15th anniversary, marking its impactful role in exposing cyber threats and frauds.

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