Cybersecurity Headlines EPA warns of critical risks, Four million WordPress sites exposed, Sextortion scams bypass filters
Nov 19, 2024
The podcast dives into alarming cybersecurity risks, from critical flaws in drinking water infrastructure to the exposure of four million WordPress sites. It highlights sophisticated sextortion scams that slip past major security filters. Additionally, there's a discussion on vulnerabilities in cybersecurity tools and the persistent challenge of finding skilled professionals in the field. Keep your organization aware and protected from these evolving threats!
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Drinking Water Infrastructure Risks
- The EPA's Office of Inspector General found vulnerabilities in over 300 U.S. drinking water systems.
- These vulnerabilities could affect service for 110 million people and cause irreparable physical damage.
WordPress Vulnerability
- A critical flaw in the Really Simple Security plugin for WordPress exposes over 4 million sites.
- Attackers can gain full administrative access, even with two-factor authentication enabled.
Sextortion Scams
- Sextortion scams are bypassing Microsoft security filters using legitimate Microsoft.com addresses.
- Be wary of extortion emails, even if they appear to come from official sources, and do not pay any demanded Bitcoin payments.