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Snowflake Tackles Identity Debt as Passwords Lose Favor
The alarming rise of identity debt has led Snowflake to take a bold stance against outdated password practices, proactively tackling the vulnerabilities that leave businesses exposed. By phasing out password authentication, Snowflake is revolutionizing identity debt management and setting a new standard for secure data protection.
Wiz AI Tool Exposes Snowflake GitHub Repo Vulnerability Missed by Advanced Security
Wiz AI Tool Exposes Snowflake GitHub Repo Vulnerability Missed by Advanced Security Meet Red Agent, the game-changing AI tool that uncovered a script injection vulnerability in Snowflake's GitHub repository that even advanced security scans missed. This autonomous security researcher not only identified the flaw but also exploited it and assessed the damage - all without human help.
Snowflake hacker pleads guilty to massive data extortion scheme
In a major win for justice, Connor Moucka, a Canadian national, has pleaded guilty to masterminding a massive data extortion scheme targeting Snowflake customer environments, a case that could put him behind bars for up to 32 years. The guilty plea marks a significant milestone in one of the most expansive data-theft-and-extortion campaigns of 2024.
Canadian Hacker Pleads Guilty to Snowflake Data Theft Extortion Scheme
A Canadian hacker has pleaded guilty to stealing sensitive data and extorting victims, including one instance where he re-extorted a victim by threatening to disclose their stolen information. The 26-year-old faces up to 32 years in prison when sentenced on October 27.
Snowflake Bolsters AI Security with Natoma Acquisition
Snowflake is supercharging its AI security with the acquisition of Natoma, empowering users to tackle everyday tasks like sending emails and checking calendars without leaving Snowflake Intelligence or Coco. This move is part of Snowflake's vision for an "agentic control plane," where AI agents can take actions across business systems while keeping security controls firmly in place.
Rockstar Games Data Breached as ShinyHunters Exploits Third-Party Vulnerability
Rockstar Games has been hit by a data breach, with a notorious hacking group called ShinyHunters claiming it accessed sensitive information through a vulnerability in a third-party tool, rather than a complex hack. The group says it simply walked through an open door, exploiting access to Snowflake metrics to get to the data.