One of the largest data breaches in history? Cyber Security Today for Friday, August 9th, 2024

Cybersecurity Today

08/09/24 • 6 min

Massive Data Breach, Outlook's Phishing Risk, and Windows Downgrade Attack Vulnerabilities

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into one of the largest data breaches in history involving 2.9 billion records leaked without user consent by National Public Data. He also covers the backlash against Microsoft Outlook's email interface, which has inadvertently facilitated phishing attacks, and discusses a Black Hat presentation revealing vulnerabilities that allow attackers to unpatch fully updated Windows systems. Join us for insights and the latest updates in the world of cybersecurity.

00:00 Introduction and Major Data Breach Overview 00:31 Details of the National Public Data Breach 01:07 Implications and Legal Actions 02:42 Microsoft Outlook Phishing Vulnerability 04:08 Windows Security Vulnerability Exposed at Black Hat 05:57 Conclusion and Upcoming Content

08/09/24 • 6 min

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Cybersecurity Today - One of the largest data breaches in history? Cyber Security Today for Friday, August 9th, 2024

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CST for Friday August 9 === Scarlett 2i2 USB & HD Pro Webcam C920: One of the largest data breaches in history with 2. 9 million records gathered without consent or user knowledge Complaints that making Microsoft Outlooks email interface more user friendly has inadvertently left the door wide open for phishing criminals and a presentation at Black Hat reveals a way to allow attackers to unpatch fully updated systems and reintroduce old security flaws. Welcome to Cyber

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