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UK Housing Ombudsman Probes Third-Party IT Breach
The UK Housing Ombudsman Service has launched an investigation into a third-party IT security breach that affected its case management system, and is working closely with the supplier to assess the impact and restore services as quickly as possible. The watchdog is also racing to determine if any personal information was compromised.
Microsoft Unveils Record 974 CVE Fixes in September Patch Tuesday Release
This September Patch Tuesday release is a doozy, with a record 974 CVEs fixed - a staggering number that more than doubles the previous record and demands immediate attention from IT and security teams. The challenge is clear: prioritize and patch with lightning speed to stay ahead of potential threats.
Social Engineering Tactics Expose Company's Vulnerability
A simple request from "the boss" was all it took for a threat actor to gain root access to a company's system, exposing a shocking vulnerability in their security - one that was exploited through a clever social engineering tactic. Human IT managers, trying to be helpful, inadvertently handed over the keys to the kingdom.
Itron Breach Exposes Internal IT Network Vulnerability
Itron recently disclosed that its internal IT network was breached by an unauthorized third party, prompting swift action to contain and mitigate the incident. The company quickly activated its cybersecurity response plan and notified law enforcement, successfully blocking the unauthorized activity with no reported follow-up attempts.