Today in Privacy — Nov 04
Posted by PrivacyWire
- Philippine Migrant Worker Data Likely Leaked in 69GB Government Breach — A 69GB breach involving SQL Server backups from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration could expose sensitive data about migrant workers. The… — discuss · link - Hackers hijack cPGuard autoupdate to deploy backdoor, steal data — A compromised software update system can turn a trusted security tool into a way to install a backdoor on systems that rely on it. The data-stealing script… — discuss · link - Cogent Security Makes the Fortune Cyber 60 for a Second Year, With a Plan to Run Cyber Defense Like a Factory — Cogent Security’s second appearance on the Fortune Cyber 60 signals continued attention to its approach to cyber defense. Its plan to run cyber defense like a… — discuss · link - Max-severity bug in widely used OT programming tool exploited to deliver Linux malware — A max-severity flaw in a widely used OT programming tool was exploited to deliver Linux malware, showing that industrial systems can still be exposed through… — discuss · link - Tech Firms Dismantle Botnet That Turned 1.3M TV Boxes Into Proxies — This shows how compromised TV boxes can turn a household connection into part of a proxy network without the owner's knowledge. It also raises concerns about… — discuss · link These incidents show how trusted software, government systems, industrial tools, and household devices can expose people to data theft, malware, or hidden surveillance. What weaknesses in the systems you rely on are you seeing most often?