Cybersecurity Headlines Cyberhaven extension hacked, ZAGG data breach, Volkswagen cloud leak
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Dec 30, 2024 Hackers have hijacked a cybersecurity company’s Chrome extension, leading to significant data theft. A breach involving stolen credit card information has impacted ZAGG customers as a third-party security lapse is uncovered. Meanwhile, Volkswagen's software subsidiary Cariad has suffered a cloud breach, raising alarms about data safety. The podcast also touches on the rise of DDoS attacks and vulnerabilities plaguing telecom firms and healthcare institutions, making cybersecurity a hot topic of discussion.
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Cyberhaven Chrome Extension Hack
- Cyberhaven, a data loss prevention company, suffered a breach due to a phishing attack.
- This compromised at least five Chrome extensions, including those used by major clients like Snowflake and Motorola.
ZAGG Customer Data Breach
- ZAGG, a consumer electronics accessories manufacturer, suffered a data breach impacting customer credit cards.
- The breach stemmed from a compromised third-party application, FreshClick, provided by their e-commerce platform, BigCommerce.
Volkswagen Cloud Breach
- Volkswagen's software company, Cariad, experienced a data breach on their Amazon cloud storage.
- Sensitive data like GPS coordinates and battery levels for 800,000 electric vehicles was exposed, potentially linkable to owner identities.