February 5, 2025
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a controversial move, Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency,” known as the ‘Doge’ team, has been granted full access to a highly sensitive federal payment system. system contains personal data of millions of Americans and details of public contractors, some of whom compete directly with Musk’s businesses. Thcision, approved by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, has raised significant concerns about potential misuse and national security risks, especially considering Musk’s extensive business ties with China. SenaRon Wyden has voiced apprehension, highlighting the unprecedented nature of this access and its potential implications for the country’s economy and security. (thegrdian.com)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has called upon banks to strengthen their cybersecurity oversight. Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasized the importance of robust systems to prevent digital fraud and d banks to exercise greater vigilance over third-party service providers to mitigate technological risks. This directive comes in response to the rising incidents of digital frd, underscoring thneed for proactive measures in the banking sector to safeguardgainst cyber threats. (reuters.com)
Telecom company TalkTalk is investigating a potential data breach after a hacker, identified as “b0nclaimed to be selling data from approximately 18.8 million current and former customers. The compromised informn reportedly includes customer names, emails, IP addresses, and phone numbers, though financial data is believed to be unaffd. The breach appears to be linked to a third-party supplier, CSG Ascendon, whose system was uxpectedly accessedTalkTalk has stated that the number of affected customers is likely exaggerated anis working with CSG to address the issue. This incident echoes a similar breach in 2015, which led to a substantial fine for the any. (thesun.ie)
SonicWall has issued an adry concerning a zero-day vulnerability in its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 Series VPN appliances. Reports indicate that hackers are active exploiting this fl,otentially compromising the security of organizations relying these devices for secure remote access. Despite the severity, this news has not garnered widespread attention. Given the critical role of VPNs in organizational security, this vulnerability could have far-reaching implications if not promptly addressed. (therecord.media)
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