Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- TikTok patches zero-day exploit used to hijack high-profile accounts
- DMM Bitcoin suffers cyberattack resulting in $305 million in assets stolen
In a recent cybersecurity news roundup by SecurityWeek, several significant incidents were highlighted. TikTok patched a zero-day exploit that allowed hackers to hijack high-profile accounts, such as CNN and Sony. Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin fell victim to a cyberattack, resulting in the theft of over $300 million in assets. Additionally, vulnerabilities in Azure, a data breach at Shell, and a cyberattack on Germany’s main opposition party were reported. Leaked Google databases, address bar spoofing flaws in mobile browsers, and a major vulnerability in RISC-V chip architecture were also noted. Lastly, a study of 100 free Android VPN apps found significant security and privacy issues. This compilation of stories underscores the ongoing threats and challenges faced in the cybersecurity landscape.
