ADT, a provider of security solutions, has suffered its second major cyberattack in two months, disclosing a breach leading to the leak of encrypted employee data. The hack occurred via compromised credentials from a third-party business partner. While ADT believes no customer data or security systems were compromised, the breach adds to ongoing concerns about its systems following a similar incident in August. The firm states its focus will now shift towards strengthening internal security measures.
Python-Based Malware Powers RansomHub Ransomware to Exploit Network Flaws
Cybersecurity researchers warn of a sophisticated ransomware attack that uses a Python-based backdoor for persistent access to compromised networks, deploying RansomHub ransomware. The initial access