Adrian Johnson
TLDR: Moscow Sewage Hack, Women in Cybersecurity Report, Dam Security Concerns
- Russia attempting to sabotage European railways
- Nigerian national pleads guilty in US to role in BEC scheme
SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup covers stories that may have been overlooked, including a hack attempt on European railways by Russia, a Nigerian national pleading guilty in a BEC scheme in the US, and other notable events in the cybersecurity landscape.
In Russia, hackers attempted to disrupt European rail networks, while a Nigerian national faces charges in the US for involvement in a BEC scheme. The article also highlights other cybersecurity concerns and ongoing threats around the world.
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The article covers a range of cybersecurity issues, from Russia’s attempt to sabotage European railways through hacking to a Nigerian national pleading guilty in a BEC scheme in the United States. Other notable events include a Lighttpd vulnerability exposing Intel and Lenovo servers, and a concern about dam security due to Microsoft’s cybersecurity failings.
The NSA has issued guidance on data security, women in cybersecurity report gender disparities in the field, and a PasteHub domain was seized by law enforcement. Thousands of ecommerce sites were found exposed to hacking due to a SQL injection vulnerability, and a Ukrainian hacker group claimed to have targeted Moscow’s sewage system.
Overall, the article provides a comprehensive overview of recent cybersecurity developments, shedding light on various threats and vulnerabilities that organizations need to be aware of in order to enhance their security posture.
