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FCC Ignores Security Amidst Major Breaches
21 Nov
Summary
- FCC rescinded rules requiring telecoms to secure networks this week.
- DoorDash, Logitech, and Microsoft Azure faced significant security incidents.
- Mac users warned of new Digitstealer malware targeting newer Macs.
In a week marked by significant cyber threats, including breaches at DoorDash and Logitech, and a massive DDoS attack targeting Microsoft Azure, the FCC has controversially rescinded rules that required telecoms to secure their networks. This move occurs despite the increasing importance of digital security and real-world consequences of lax platforms.
New threats are constantly surfacing, such as the Digitstealer malware specifically targeting newer Macs, which steals credentials and sensitive files while evading antivirus detection. Additionally, ShinyHunters has launched ShinySp1d3r, a new Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) designed to make attacks more efficient and harder to recover from.
Amidst these dangers, users are advised to update their Chrome browsers due to a critical bug and adopt password managers for stronger security. Even online reservation systems like OpenTable are collecting detailed user dining profiles, raising privacy concerns, although an opt-out is available.
