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Key US government body says it might have been breached, with thousands of employees affected

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Key US government body says it might have been breached, with thousands of employees affected

A possible breach at CGI Federal, a third-party contractor providing IT services, may have resulted in the theft of sensitive data belonging to around 6,600 employees of the US Government Accountability Office (GAO). The breach, which occurred in January 2024, involved stolen information such as names, social security numbers, addresses, and some banking details. The vulnerability exploited by the attackers remains undisclosed. CGI Federal provides cybersecurity services for multiple US government agencies, including the State, Justice, Commerce, and Labor departments, along with the Federal Communications Commission and US State for International Development.

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Malicious actors trying to exploit global tech outage for their own gain

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Malicious actors trying to exploit global tech outage for their own gain

Government cybersecurity agencies and CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz are warning businesses and individuals about phishing schemes related to the recent software update outage caused by CrowdStrike. Malicious actors are posing as CrowdStrike employees or tech specialists offering assistance. Airlines, especially in the US, have been heavily affected by the outage, with thousands of flights canceled. Healthcare systems faced clinic closures and restricted access to patient records. Questions are being raised about the quality control of the software update from CrowdStrike, and experts expect scammers to exploit the situation through targeted phishing attempts. Affected businesses should only use a fix from CrowdStrike and be wary of unsolicited help.

Maximum-severity GitLab flaw allowing account hijacking under active exploitation

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Maximum-severity GitLab flaw allowing account hijacking under active exploitation

A critical vulnerability in GitLab software is being actively exploited, according to federal government officials. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2023-7028, allows hackers to hijack GitLab accounts without user interaction, as long as accounts are not configured with multi-factor authentication. The vulnerability, which was disclosed in January, carries a severity rating of 10 out of 10. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning and urged users to install the necessary patch. It is important for affected users to enable multi-factor authentication and take steps to secure their systems if they have already been breached.

What Elon Musk didn't budget for: Firing workers costs money, too

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

What Elon Musk didn't budget for: Firing workers costs money, too

Elon Musk's initiative to cut federal bureaucracy, termed as DOGE, has led to the firing of thousands of federal employees, but it has resulted in unintended costs. While Musk claimed significant taxpayer savings, experts estimate the resulting legal battles, rehiring of terminated employees, and lost productivity might cost upward of $135 billion. Critics argue that Musk's methods, akin to his approach at Twitter, have been costly and inefficient, overshadowing potential savings with mounting operational expenses and legal challenges.

IT contractor CGI Federal says US government data breach was tied to Atlassian bug

Reuters · 1y ago

IT contractor CGI Federal says US government data breach was tied to Atlassian bug

A U.S. government data breach earlier this year is linked to a bug in Atlassian's Confluence collaboration software, according to IT contractor CGI Federal. The breach, which was made public in October, is currently being investigated to determine the extent of the data affected. Reports suggest that 6,000 current and former Government Accountability Office employees were victims of the breach, and it is unclear if other government agencies were affected. Atlassian and the U.S. cybersecurity agency have not yet commented on the matter.

CGI Federal points finger at Atlassian bug for US government data breach

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

CGI Federal points finger at Atlassian bug for US government data breach

A bug in the Atlassian collaboration platform has been blamed for a recent data breach that affected CGI Federal, an IT contractor for the US government. Over 6,000 current and former employees were impacted by the breach, and it is unclear if other government agencies were affected. CGI Federal is working with authorities and clients to identify the data affected by the Confluence exploit, with the vulnerability discovered in October 2023. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recommends immediate application of upgrades provided by Atlassian to mitigate the exploit.

Microsoft could have prevented Chinese cloud email hack, US cyber report says

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Microsoft could have prevented Chinese cloud email hack, US cyber report says

A report by the US Cyber Safety Review Board has found that Microsoft's failure to prioritize enterprise security investments and rigorous risk management contributed to Chinese hackers breaching US government emails through its Microsoft Exchange Online software. The incident affected over 500 people, including US government employees working on national security. The report calls for an overhaul of Microsoft's security culture, highlighting the need to prevent such intrusions. This comes as Microsoft faces ongoing attacks from Russian state-sponsored hackers, with the same group behind the SolarWinds attack spying on executive email inboxes and accessing the company's source code repositories and internal systems.

Will FAME-II Violation Blow Hero Electric, Okinawa And Benling India Off The EV Highway?

Inc42 · 1y ago

Will FAME-II Violation Blow Hero Electric, Okinawa And Benling India Off The EV Highway?

The Indian government is focusing on developing a low-carbon economy, with the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) as a key component. However, there are challenges in the EV industry, including the reliance on imported components. The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) recently revoked subsidies offered to EV manufacturers who were found to have imported a significant portion of their components. This decision has affected thousands of people, including vendors and dealerships. Despite this setback, the government remains committed to promoting domestic manufacturing of EVs through schemes like FAME and EMPS.

T-Mobile says cyber attackers had no access to customer data

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

T-Mobile says cyber attackers had no access to customer data

T-Mobile has reported attempts by unknown hackers to infiltrate its systems but assures that no sensitive customer data was accessed. While similarities have been noted with the Chinese-linked cyberespionage operation known as Salt Typhoon, T-Mobile has not confirmed their involvement. The company has cut connections with the compromised network and reported the findings to the US government. This incident comes amidst ongoing investigations into a broad cyber espionage campaign by Chinese hackers, which has affected other major telecom firms. T-Mobile assures that its defenses protected customer information and prevented service disruption.

Ukraine seeking action to stop Russian use of Starlink, minister says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Ukraine seeking action to stop Russian use of Starlink, minister says

Ukraine has requested SpaceX to prevent Russia from using its Starlink terminals in occupied areas, according to a Ukrainian government minister. These terminals were deployed to aid Ukraine after Russia's invasion earlier this year, serving as crucial communication tools. Although Starlink claims it does not conduct business with the Russian government or military, Ukrainian military intelligence revealed that Russian troops have been using thousands of Starlink terminals acquired through private Russian firms. Ukrainian authorities have sought action from SpaceX to address this issue, as the terminals are essential for their operations involving drones.

Ukraine seeking action to stop Russian use of Starlink, minister says

Reuters · 1y ago

Ukraine seeking action to stop Russian use of Starlink, minister says

Ukraine has requested SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, to prevent Russia from using its Starlink terminals in occupied areas, according to a government minister. Starlink terminals were deployed to aid Ukraine after the 2022 invasion, and have been crucial for battlefield communications. The Ukrainian military intelligence chief revealed that Russian troops were using thousands of Starlink terminals acquired from private Russian firms. The Ukrainian authorities have been in communication with SpaceX to resolve the issue, highlighting the need for these terminals to work in all areas due to specific technologies being used.

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