Forecast = Turbulent conditions persist as major platforms face relentless attacks, with data breaches and DDoS storms threatening critical infrastructure and digital archives
In this episode of Storm⚡️Watch, we wade into several significant cybersecurity incidents and updates. First, The American Water attack has raised concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, with potential implications for military services and water supply systems across the United States. We'll explore the details of this cyberattack and its broader impact on national security.
The Internet Archive, a vital resource for digital preservation, has been facing a series of relentless attacks. We'll discuss the ongoing distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that have disrupted services, as well as a major data breach affecting 31 million users. Our conversation will cover the challenges of protecting such a vast repository of information and the potential motivations behind these persistent assaults on the "Wayback Machine" and other Archive services.
On the tools and intelligence front, we'll highlight Censys' new CVE search feature, which promises to enhance vulnerability management for security professionals. We'll also discuss GreyNoise's latest analysis of Russian cyber threats, revealing that 9 out of 12 vulnerabilities tracked by GreyNoise from a recent U.S. and UK advisory are currently being actively probed. Additionally, we'll touch on GreyNoise's upcoming Quarterly Roadmap Showcase, offering listeners a glimpse into future developments.
Lastly, we'll examine the recently disclosed ScienceLogic vulnerability, which has been added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. This zero-day flaw has been linked to a breach at Rackspace, underscoring the critical nature of prompt patching and the ongoing challenges in securing third-party utilities. Join us as we break down these crucial cybersecurity stories and their implications for the digital world.
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