SolarWinds Corp. and its CISO have been charged by the SEC for failing to disclose known cybersecurity vulnerabilities and breaches, resulting from poor cybersecurity practices revealed following a major attack on their systems. The company defrauded investors and customers by concealing the risks. The SEC seeks permanent injunctive relief, disgorgement, civil penalties, and an officer and director bar against the CISO. The charges signal the SEC’s increased focus on cybersecurity ahead of new rules requiring enhanced reporting.
Beware of New Malicious PyPI packages That Steals Login Details
AI-driven malware detection system from Fortinet identified two malicious Python packages, Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1, posing significant cybersecurity threats. Zebo-0.1.0 leverages advanced malware techniques for surveillance,