Cyberattack

23andMe Blames Poor User Password Practices on Massive Breach

23andMe Blames Poor User Password Practices on Massive Breach

Consumer genetics and research company 23andMe is facing multiple lawsuits over a 2023 data breach that went undetected for 5 months, and official reaction from company officials places the blame on poor user password practices.  The company, known for its at-home genetic tests, has confirmed hackers gained access to nearly 7 million customers’ profiles in […]

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Cyber Threats Rank as a Top Global Business Threat in 2024

Cyber Threats Rank as a Top Global Business Threat in 2024

According to a report from international financial services provider Allianz, cyber threats rank as a top global business threat in 2024. These attacks, ranging from ransomware attacks, data breaches to other IT disruptions are a top concern for companies worldwide in 2024. In the U.S. specifically, cyber has replaced business interruption as the leading risk

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Popular Remote Desktop Software Provider AnyDesk Victim of Cyberattack

Popular Remote Desktop Software Provider AnyDesk Victim of Cyberattack

Anydesk, a popular remote desktop software provider based in Germany, has confirmed it was the target of a cyberattack during a four-day outage in late January. The company published a public statement regarding indications of an incident on some of AnyDesk’s systems, and afterwards conducted a security audit and found evidence of compromised production systems.

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