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Regulations often sound very good, on paper, but lack the bite required to drive adoption. Case in point: "U.S. Publishes Draft Federal Rules for Cyber Incident Reporting", https://lnkd.in/edm7S7KQ James Rundle's news story got my "stamp of approval" juices going up to the "Are there penalties for failing to comply?" section. Summing up the penalties with a terse "CISA can pursue administrative penalties." will probably leave most readers in the dark. What are "administrative penalties"? Any ideas? #cyberriskmanagement #regulations #hackdisclosure #cisa

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Australian Courts Hit by Alarming Cyber Attack. In a shocking revelation that unfolded on December 21, 2023, the Australian Court system fell victim to a significant cyber attack, sending ripples of concern throughout the judicial system. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address woeful exposed and insecure cyber security measures to safeguard sensitive legal information and much more. Within hours of the public announcement of the attack today, our investigation uncovered a disconcerting reality - a myriad of exposed, vulnerable, and insecure Internet assets, DNS records, and servers. What's more alarming is that these security flaws have persisted for several years, creating a breeding ground for potential breaches that could compromise the integrity of the judicial process. The attack on the Australian courts underscores a systemic issue of lax security that is now coming home to roost. The vulnerabilities exposed during our research point to a dire need for immediate action to fortify the cyber security infrastructure of critical judicial systems. We suspect not just Australian's... The implications of such a breach extend far beyond the immediate compromise of sensitive data. Judicial systems are the backbone of a functioning society, and any compromise in their integrity can have severe consequences. Legal proceedings, sensitive information, and the privacy of individuals are all at stake when cyber security measures fall short. This incident serves as a wake-up call not only for Australia but for nations globally. The interconnected nature of the digital world means that no one is immune to cyber threats. It is imperative that governments and organizations invest heavily in securing their online assets to protect the foundations of justice and democracy. The revelation that these vulnerabilities have persisted for years raises serious questions about the adequacy of current cyber security protocols. How do such critical flaws go unnoticed for such an extended period? What steps were taken to address previously identified vulnerabilities? The public deserves answers, and accountability must be established to ensure that lessons are learned and applied moving forward. The Australian government, in collaboration with cyber security experts, must conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the root causes of this breach. Immediate steps should be taken to address the exposed vulnerabilities, and a comprehensive plan for enhancing the overall cyber security posture of the judicial system must be implemented. The integrity of the judicial system should be non-negotiable, and only through decisive measures and accountability can we hope to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future. hashtag #WhitethornShield hashtag #Fiveeyes hashtag #Microsoft https://lnkd.in/ehH8kqQU

Australian Courts Hit by Alarming Cyber Attack. In a shocking revelation that unfolded on December 21, 2023, the Australian Court system fell victim to a significant cyber attack, sending ripples of concern throughout the judicial system. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address woeful exposed and insecure cyber security measures to safeguard sensitive legal information and much more. Within hours of the public announcement of the attack today, our investigation uncovered a disconcerting reality - a myriad of exposed, vulnerable, and insecure Internet assets, DNS records, and servers. What's more alarming is that these security flaws have persisted for several years, creating a breeding ground for potential breaches that could compromise the integrity of the judicial process. The attack on the Australian courts underscores a systemic issue of lax security that is now coming home to roost. The vulnerabilities exposed during our research point to a dire need for immediate action to fortify the cyber security infrastructure of critical judicial systems. We suspect not just Australian's... The implications of such a breach extend far beyond the immediate compromise of sensitive data. Judicial systems are the backbone of a functioning society, and any compromise in their integrity can have severe consequences. Legal proceedings, sensitive information, and the privacy of individuals are all at stake when cyber security measures fall short. This incident serves as a wake-up call not only for Australia but for nations globally. The interconnected nature of the digital world means that no one is immune to cyber threats. It is imperative that governments and organizations invest heavily in securing their online assets to protect the foundations of justice and democracy. The revelation that these vulnerabilities have persisted for years raises serious questions about the adequacy of current cyber security protocols. How do such critical flaws go unnoticed for such an extended period? What steps were taken to address previously identified vulnerabilities? The public deserves answers, and accountability must be established to ensure that lessons are learned and applied moving forward. The Australian government, in collaboration with cyber security experts, must conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the root causes of this breach. Immediate steps should be taken to address the exposed vulnerabilities, and a comprehensive plan for enhancing the overall cyber security posture of the judicial system must be implemented. The integrity of the judicial system should be non-negotiable, and only through decisive measures and accountability can we hope to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future. #WhitethornShield #Fiveeyes #Microsoft https://lnkd.in/ehH8kqQU

" Judicial systems are the backbone of a functioning society, and any compromise in their integrity can have severe consequences." The maintaining of the integrity of an inanimate object such as data and systems requires the character, integrity, honesty, and courage of an animate object (i.e., human layer). For decades, the behavior of the animate component, in each breach, has been absent or, at a minimum, too undisciplined to perform the "due diligence" required of their position! That missing link is what the cyber criminal depends on for making their efforts much less challenging. #csuiteleaders #executives #executivesuites #integrity #courageousleadership

Data breach alert! WebTPA, impacting over 2.4 million individuals, exposed personal information including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and more. Learn the details and how to protect yourself: https://hubs.la/Q02B_G-S0 #DataBreach #WebTPA #ProtectYourInfo

👾 Ransomware cartel claims Leicester City 👾 Leicester City Council, a prominent municipal entity in the UK, has been the victim of a cyberattack claimed by the INC Ransom cybercrime group. The attackers accessed sensitive data, including residents' passport details and financial statements, which they showcased on the group's dark web blog. The breach, which resulted in three terabytes of data, prompted the council to halt numerous services and disconnect phone lines. Despite ongoing recovery efforts, substantial disruptions persist. INC Ransom, recognized for its multi-extortion tactics, has targeted various sectors indiscriminately, with recent attacks on healthcare and government entities. Leicester is the tenth largest city in England, home to over 350,000 residents, and the breach underscores the far-reaching implications of cyber threats on critical infrastructure and public services. As cybercriminal activity continues to escalate, organizations face mounting challenges in safeguarding sensitive information and mitigating the impact of such attacks. Please reach out to me to find out how AGS Cyber can help. michele.leandro@agscyber.com #cybercrime #cyberattacks #cybercareers https://lnkd.in/e9ycJNwD

🔒 Facing the Consequences: PSNI's £750K Fine for Data Breach 🔒 Discover how the Police Service of Northern Ireland is addressing a major data breach that exposed the personal details of 10,000 officers and staff. Learn about the implications, the response, and the critical lessons for data security. Read the full story! https://bit.ly/3KeFYhS #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #PSNI #InformationSecurity

Theft of 40million UK voter register in 2021/2022 continued to alarm the data protection industry. Why? Judging from the UK Information Commission Office (ICO) end Jul 2024 report, it looks like such a breach was entirely preventable as its investigations revealed that Electoral Commission failed to have: - appropriate security measures in place to protect the personal information it held; in particular, it did not ensure its servers were kept up to date with the latest security updates. - sufficient password policies in place at the time of the attack, with many accounts still using passwords identical or similar to the ones originally allocated by the service desk. But the ICO decision was merely a "slap on the wrist" as it only issued a reprimand to the Electoral Commission. Reason given? "while an unacceptably high number of people were impacted, we have no reason to believe any personal data was misused and we have found no evidence that any direct harm has been caused by this breach." hmmmm...... https://lnkd.in/gayBcNZc #ICO #dataprotection #cybersecuritymeasure #DP

Protecting your business is much easier than recovering from a data breach. One of the biggest mistakes that businesses make is choosing easy-to-guess passwords like TEMP123, ADMIN123, Qwerty123 or 12345678. Hackers are becoming smarter every day, and simple passwords won’t give them a good fight. Always create complex passwords that are tough for hackers to crack. Contact us, and we’ll show you how. #ESASuperPowers #ESAPassword #PasswordSafety #TemporaryPassword www.esapartner.co.za hello@esapartner.co.za