Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 03/22 – A Day Of All The Infosec News
Mar 22, 2022
A wave of cybersecurity alerts floods in as the White House warns of potential Russian cyberattacks. The notorious Lapsus$ group allegedly breaches Okta and steals Microsoft’s source code, heightening fears for businesses. HubSpot's hack impacts crypto firms, raising concerns about legal fallout. Meanwhile, Alphabet spins off its quantum tech division, and Apple’s studio display features 64GB of storage—mostly unused! Roku also rolls out updates allowing personalized screensavers. Stay tuned for tech updates that intertwine with daily life.
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Cybersecurity Advice
- The White House advises private sector partners to harden their cyber defenses.
- Implement best practices developed with the government over the last year.
Okta Breach
- Okta, a widely used authentication service, is investigating a potential breach by Lapsus$ hacking group.
- The potential breach could have significant consequences for thousands of organizations.
Microsoft Leak
- The Lapsus$ group released 37 gigabytes of Microsoft source code, impacting Bing, Cortana, and other projects.
- Security researchers confirmed the legitimacy of the leaked code, raising concerns about Microsoft's security.