A data breach at Amazon compromised over 2.8 million employee records due to a security flaw in third-party vendor MOVEit’s transfer system. Companies including MetLife, HSBC and HP were also affected. Amazon’s systems, including AWS, were unaffected but the breach has highlighted the need for robust cybersecurity measures and regular evaluation of digital infrastructures across all sectors. Hacker Nam3L3ss reportedly claimed responsibility for the breach. Amazon responded quickly to rectify the issue and continues to monitor the situation.

Cybercriminals harness AI to boost phishing & malware attacks
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly being used by small cybercriminal groups to develop more persistent malware, trick users into downloading malicious payloads, and create