This Week's Cyber Byte-Sized Takeaways (published 9 August, 2024)

Hello again, cyber aficionados! 

It’s that time of the week where we dive headfirst into the cacophony of cyber-news and attempt to make it a wee bit more palatable. This week, we’ve got a smorgasbord of breaches, hacks, and cyber shenanigans that’ll make your head spin. So, grab your favourite snack and let’s chow down on these byte-sized tech takeaways together.

The News:

1. Cyberattack Knocks Mobile Guardian MDM Offline and Wipes Thousands of Student Devices by Zack Whittaker TechCrunch

School’s out for…cyberattack? A cyber assault has taken Mobile Guardian’s MDM offline, wiping thousands of student devices in the process. Picture the chaos: students everywhere using the classic “my homework got deleted” excuse, but this time, it’s actually true! Teachers, brace yourselves for the digital pandemonium. #CyberAttack #MDM #SchoolChaos  

2. Microsoft and Delta Airlines in Security Standoff by Jessica Lyons , The Register

Fasten your seatbelts; it’s going to be a bumpy ride! Microsoft and Delta Airlines are in a heated standoff over security concerns. This is not your typical inflight turbulence but a high-stakes battle over digital skies. Will they reach a cruising altitude of agreement, or are we headed for a nosedive? Stay tuned. #Microsoft #Delta #SecurityStandoff  

3. Microsoft Puts Security Performance Reviews at the Top of Employees’ Priority Lists by Tom Warren The Verge

Microsoft has decided to shake things up, making security performance reviews the top priority for employees. It’s like telling your staff that securing the castle is more important than polishing the crown jewels. The tech giant is doubling down on defense, and the message is clear: secure or be scored! #Microsoft #SecurityReviews #EmployeePriorities  

4. Keir Starmer Criticises Use of Facial Recognition Technology by Connor Jones , The Register

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has taken a stand against the use of facial recognition technology. He’s not just concerned about privacy; he’s worried about the Orwellian future we’re hurtling towards. It’s facial recognition versus human rights, and Starmer is playing the privacy knight. #FacialRecognition #Privacy #HumanRights  

5. Google Patches Android Zero-Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks by Eduard Kovacs , SecurityWeek

Google has patched a nasty Android zero-day exploited in targeted attacks. It’s a classic case of ‘patch or perish,’ and this time, Google swooped in just in time. Android users, update now and thank your lucky stars for swift responses! #Google #Android #ZeroDay  

6. The Loper Bright Decision: How It Redefined Cybersecurity Strategy by The Hacker News

In a twist that could give any thriller a run for its money, the Loper Bright decision has reshaped the cybersecurity landscape. It’s a story of strategy, survival, and outsmarting the hackers. If you thought cybersecurity was dull, this plot twist will make you think again! #CyberStrategy #LoperBright #GameChanger  

7. US Releases Russian Hackers in Evan Gershkovich Prisoner Swap by Kevin Collier NBC News

In a move straight out of a spy novel, the US has released Russian hackers as part of a prisoner swap for journalist Evan Gershkovich. It’s a high-stakes game of digital diplomacy and intrigue. Who needs fiction when real life is this thrilling? #PrisonerSwap #RussianHackers #SpyGames  

8. Kazakh Organisations Targeted by ‘Bloody’ Cyber Espionage Group by Ravie Lakshmanan , The Hacker News

Kazakh organisations are under siege from the ‘Bloody’ cyber espionage group. This sinister-sounding group isn’t messing around, and it’s a wake-up call for cybersecurity defences in the region. Lock your digital doors, Kazakhstan, because Bloody is on the prowl. #CyberEspionage #Kazakhstan #BloodyHackers  

That's a wrap :D

Stay tuned for more cyber shenanigans next week! Keep your firewalls strong, your passwords stronger, and your sense of humour strongest of all!

[As ever, thanks to my Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) colleagues Jana Jakubovská and John Salomon for the initial listings that they happily let me riff off!]

[All links to the above referenced articles can be found in the comments below.]

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