A software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused Microsoft Windows systems worldwide to crash, causing disruptions in multiple sectors including finance, healthcare, and transportation. Highlighting this as possibly the largest IT outage in history, the GAO has expressed concerns about IT vulnerabilities and poor cyber hygiene, emphasizing a need for more preventative measures. This incident highlights vulnerabilities similar to those seen in the 2019 SolarWinds attack. The GAO advocates for better management of the global supply chain against emerging threats.
North Korean Hackers Deploy BeaverTail Malware via 11 Malicious npm Packages
North Korean threat actors are using npm (Node Package Manager) ecosystem to publish malicious packages to deliver malware. The campaign aims to infiltrate developer systems,
