Cyber Security in the News Articles

Schneider Electric Investigates Cyberattack

Schneider Electric is investigating a cyberattack where a hacker named "greepy" stole 40 GB of crucial data. This is their second data breech this year. The attacker hacked an isolated platform that was used to track internal projects. This was a ransomware attack demanding $125, 000. Schneider said they would not pay the ransom. 

Author: The article is authored by Catherine Stupp, who specializes in cybersecurity reporting

Source: Published by The Wall Street Journal, reputable source

Relevance: Published on 11/7/2024 which makes it a current news article

Accuracy: The article provides detailed information on the cyberattack, which include statements from Schneider Electric

Purpose and Objectivity: The article informs readers about the cyberattack on Schneider Electric, presenting facts without evident bias

China State-Linked Group Accused of Hacking SingTel

A china based hacking group named "Volt Typhoon" hacked Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) in June. Their goal was to target telecommunication companies. SingTel received a Malware threat in June, managed the threat and no data was leaked or service interrupted. This breech is important because it is a "trial" run for what could happen to US telecom companies. 

Author: The article is a Reuters report, by multiple journalists

Source: Published by Reuters, reputable source

Relevance: Published on 11/5/2024 which makes it a current news article

Accuracy: The article cites information from Bloomberg News and includes statements from SingTel 

Purpose and Objectivity: The article informs readers about the cyberattack, presenting information from multiple sources without bias

Lessons Learned:

I was surprised to learn just how often cybersecurity attacks actually happen. Searching for news articles on Google News was easy; there were so many recent stories about different types of attacks. I found some real-world examples of ransomware and malware, and it was astonishing to see how large these attacks can get. It really opened my eyes to how common and serious these threats are!

To prevent further attacks, companies should routinely train their employees in cybersecurity. This training should include examples of current phishing emails, and all employee computers should be kept up to date with virus and malware protection software, including downloaded patches to keep the software current.