The security vendor kept a critical vulnerability in its firewall appliances quiet even as it was under attack from a Russian hacking group.
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Shutdown of Russia’s Hydra Market Disrupts a Crypto-Crime ATM
More than just a market for illegal drugs, the dark-web site allowed criminals to launder or cash out hundreds of millions in stolen cryptocurrencies.
A Sinister Way to Beat Multifactor Authentication Is on the Rise
Lapsus$ and the group behind the SolarWinds hack have utilized prompt bombing to defeat weaker MFA protections in recent months.
How to Stop Doomscrolling—With Psychology
Awareness and a bit of habit hacking can keep you out of a technology tailspin.
New Lapsus$ Hack Documents Make Okta’s Response Look More Bizarre
Documents shed some light on how Okta and its subprocessor Sitel reacted to a breach, but they don’t explain the apparent lack of urgency.
Feds Allege Destructive Russian Hackers Targeted US Refineries
The Justice Department unsealed indictments against four alleged Russian hackers said to have targeted US energy infrastructure for nearly a decade.
A Mysterious Satellite Hack Has Victims Far Beyond Ukraine
The biggest hack since Russia’s war began knocked thousands of people offline. The spillover extends deep into Europe.
The Third-Party Okta Hack Leaves Customers Scrambling
Authentication firm Okta’s statements on the Lapsus$ breach fails to answer key questions.
‘This Is Really, Really Bad’: Lapsus$ Gang Claims Okta Hack
Lapsus$ leaking Microsoft source code would be bad enough. Breaching Okta could be much, much worse.
TSA’s First Crack at Guarding Pipelines From Hackers Falls Short
Plus: Anonymous dedicates a hack to Hillary Clinton, Google researchers expose Exotic Lily, and more.