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The Colorado Department of State is updating voting system passwords following the accidental online posting of a spreadsheet containing partial passwords, with no immediate security threat identified.

A recent analysis has revealed a cultural divide between IT and OT cybersecurity organizations in critical infrastructure, highlighting the need for improved collaboration and understanding of unique challenges faced by operational technology systems.

Guardio Labs has discovered a significant vulnerability in the Opera browser that allows malicious extensions to exploit Private APIs, potentially leading to actions such as screen capturing and account hijacking.

Concerns regarding the privacy practices of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have arisen as they may collect and sell user data, track internet usage, and collaborate with government agencies, prompting users to consider alternatives like personal routers for enhanced security.

Microsoft has issued a warning about the Quad7 botnet, linked to Chinese threat actors, which is primarily used for password-spray attacks targeting online accounts and various devices.

A new ransomware operation named Interlock has emerged, targeting organizations globally that utilize FreeBSD servers and employing a double-extortion scheme.

The Swiss Cyber Storm conference highlighted vulnerabilities in Trusted Platform Module (TPM) sniffing attacks, revealing significant risks associated with BitLocker encryption on enterprise-grade laptops.

As the holiday season kicks off with Black Friday, the importance of safe online shopping practices becomes paramount, with strategies like using payment-masking services, alias emails, and strong account security measures being crucial to protect personal data.

Despite 90% of organizations struggling with unfilled roles or underskilled workers in cybersecurity, hiring has stalled for the first time in six years, per the 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study. The global workforce remains at 5.5 million, with just a 0.1% increase from 2023.

Delta canceled about 7,000 flights over a five-day period during the peak summer vacation season.