Cybersecurity Weekly: Cisco breach, Starlink hacked, Microsoft phishing attack targets crypto
Cisco confirms VPN data breach, ransomware attack survey results, and Starlink hacked using $25 modchip. All these and more in this week's edition of Cybersecurity Weekly.
1. Cisco confirms data breach, hacked files leaked
Ransomware gang gained access to the company's VPN in May by convincing an employee to accept a multifactor authentication (MFA) push notification.
2. One in three organizations now hit by weekly ransomware attacks
More than 40% of IT pros surveyed by Menlo Security said they worry about ransomware evolving beyond their knowledge and skills.
3. Starlink successfully hacked using $25 modchip
Belgian researcher revealed how he mounted a successful fault injection attack on a user terminal for SpaceX’s satellite-based internet system
4. Phishing attack abuses Microsoft Azure, Google Sites to steal crypto
A new large-scale phishing campaign targeting Coinbase, MetaMask, Kraken, and Gemini users is abusing Google Sites and Microsoft Azure Web App to create fraudulent sites.
5. FTC kicks off potentially massive new regulation on commercial surveillance
The Federal Trade Commission narrowly voted to explore new regulations on commercial data surveillance, saying the growing practice raises the risk of data breaches, manipulation of consumers and other harmful practices.
In this series
- Cybersecurity Weekly: Cisco breach, Starlink hacked, Microsoft phishing attack targets crypto
- CompTIA CySA+ Salary: What to expect in 2025
- How to become a cybercrime investigator
- CEH version comparison: V12 to V13 evolution guide
- SecurityX (CASP+) certification: Overview and career path [2025 update]
- Network+ certification: Overview and career path [2025 update]
- ISC2 CSSLP certification overview: What you need to know
- ISC2 CGRC: Overview & career path
- CRISC certification: Overview & career path [updated 2021]
- PMP certification: Overview and career path [updated 2021]
- ISACA CDPSE certification: Overview of the new ISACA privacy certification
- CGEIT certification: Overview and career path [updated 2021]
- What is a cyber range?
- Microsoft azure certification: Overview And career path
- CEH salary guide: What Certified Ethical Hackers really earn
- Average SecurityX (CASP+) salary [2025 update]
- CompTIA Network+ certification — A 2025 salary analysis
- CompTIA CySA+ exam (CSO-003): Your guide
- CCSP salary: How much can you make as a cloud security professional?
- Average Security+ salary (2025): Your guide to a prosperous cybersecurity career
- Average CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance) salary
- CRISC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) [updated 2022]
- Average CSSLP Salary in 2021
- ISACA CDPSE exam details and process
- How To Become CGEIT Certified – Certification Requirements [updated 2021]
- How to pick the best cyber range for your cybersecurity training needs and budget
- CEH exam eligibility: Application process & requirements guide
- SecurityX (CASP+) frequently asked questions (FAQ) [2025 update]
- CISSP domains overview: Your complete preparation guide
- CCSP exam and CBK changes in August 2024
- Comprehensive guide to CompTIA Security+ domains (2025)
- Average CRISC Salary [2023 update]
- CGRC certification job titles and career outlook
- ISC2 CSSLP exam details and process
- ISACA CDPSE certification exam: Overview of domains
- An Introduction to the PMP: Exam Details and Process [updated 2021]
- CGEIT certification exam: overview of domains [Updated 2021]
- 10 Success Tips: How to Pass Your Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Exam
- Network+: Exam details and process [2025 update]
- SecurityX (CASP+): Exam details and process [2025 update]
- How to become CCSP certified: Certification requirements
- Certified in Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISC) Exam Overview [updated 2022]
- ISC2 CGRC exam details and process
- Best CSSLP study resources and training materials
- ISACA CDPSE domain 1: Privacy governance
- 10 Tips for PMP Certification Exam Success [updated 2021]
- CGEIT certification exam details and process [updated 2021]
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) study guides & resources [updated 2025]
- CompTIA SecurityX resources: Videos, books, tests and more!
- How to get the CompTIA Network+ certification: Requirements and step-by-step instructions [2025 update]
- CySA+ exam objectives: The 4 domains that will be covered
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