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TLDR: 576,000 Roku accounts were compromised in a cyberattack due to credential stuffing. Fraudsters made purchases on streaming services but did not access sensitive financial information. Roku Security Breach: 576,000 Accounts Affected

TLDR: Key Points: Supply chain attacks are on the rise, with the XZ backdoor attack as a prime example. Security managers can learn valuable lessons from the XZ backdoor attack to enhance

TLDR: Investing in cybersecurity workforce is crucial for national security. Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure systems have raised alarms. With almost 40,000 public sector cybersecurity positions unfilled, efforts are falling short. Kirsten Gillibrand

TLDR: On April 12, 2024, Sisense was hacked, leading to the exposure of big organizations’ secrets stored in an insecure AWS bucket. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned users,

TLDR: UNCW’s Center for Cyber Defense Education received $625,000 in federal funding for a research project focusing on maritime cybersecurity. The project aims to address cybersecurity professional shortages, risk assessment, remediation plan

TLDR: TechCrunch Article Summary Key Points: TechCrunch is part of the Yahoo family of brands When using TechCrunch sites and apps, Cookies are used to provide services, authenticate users, apply security measures,

TLDR: DuckDuckGo has launched Privacy Pro, a 3-in-1 service including a VPN. Privacy Pro includes an anonymous VPN, personal information removal, and identity theft restoration services. DuckDuckGo, known for its privacy-focused search

TL;DR: 94% of companies hit by ransomware had their backups targeted by cybercriminals. The median ransom demand for compromised backups is $2.3 million, compared to $1 million for uncompromised backups. Research from

TLDR: Apple issued threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries about mercenary spyware attacks. The attacks target individuals like politicians, journalists, and activists and can lead to remote device control and

TLDR: About a dozen companies have filed a Form 8-K reporting a material cybersecurity incident since the SEC Rule took effect. Companies are erring on the side of caution, providing only high-level