Supply chain targets 3,000 users. Cyber Security Today for Friday, September 20, 2024
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Cybersecurity Today: Supply Chain Attacks, Data Breaches, and Botnet Threat Disruptions In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' host Jim Love covers pressing issues in the cybersecurity world, including a supply chain attack in Lebanon, a major data breach at AT&T resulting in a $13 million fine, and the disruption of the Chinese botnet known as Raptor Train. The AT&T breach underscores the risks of weak vendor data protection, while the weaponization of communication devices in Lebanon signals new threats in cyber-physical warfare. The episode also highlights the resilience of the Raptor Train botnet, attributed to the Chinese state-sponsored group Flax Typhoon, and the steps taken by the FBI to mitigate this threat. Listeners are advised to enhance their cybersecurity practices to protect against these multifaceted attacks. 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Today 00:23 AT&T's $13 Million Fine for Data Breach 02:03 Weaponized Communication Devices in Lebanon 03:50 Disruption of the Chinese Botnet Raptor Train 05:28 Conclusion and Sign-Off
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