💳🚨🔒 Internet Archive Breach :

⟶The Internet Archive has experienced a catastrophic security breach exposing data for approximately 31 million users. Founder Brewster Kahle confirmed the leak of usernames, emails, and salted-encrypted passwords, alongside critical user data from the authentication database.

☁️🔐⚠️iTunes for Windows Vulnerability :

⟶Researchers have identified a privilege escalation flaw (CVE-2024-44193) in iTunes for Windows, allowing attackers to gain full administrative privileges due to improper permission management. Users are urged to update to version 12.13.3 or later to mitigate this risk.

🌍🚨👮‍♂️ Arrests in Cybercrime Marketplaces :

⟶Law enforcement in the Netherlands and Ireland has arrested alleged operators of the Bohemia and Cannabia criminal marketplaces, following an investigation revealing their operations on the dark web. This highlights ongoing international collaboration to combat cybercrime.

🔒⚠️💻Cyberattack on American Water :

⟶The largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., American Water, is dealing with a significant cyberattack that has suspended its billing systems. While water safety remains unaffected, this incident underscores vulnerabilities in U.S. infrastructure, with a 70% increase in cyberattacks targeting critical sectors from 2023 to 2024.

🏫💻🔒Cyberattacks on Educational Institutions :

⟶A recent Microsoft report highlights that K-12 schools and universities face an average of 2,507 attempted cyberattacks weekly, making them the third most targeted sector.

🌍🤝🔒AWS Commitment to Digital Skills in France :

⟶AWS is launching a program to train 600,000 individuals in digital skills in France by 2030. This initiative aligns with the French government's goals under the EU's Digital Decade program, focusing on cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity. AWS aims to bridge the demand for AI talent, as 81% of companies plan to adopt AI tools by 2028.

💳🚨🔒University of Paris-Saclay Data Breach :

⟶Following a ransomware attack two months ago, the University of Paris-Saclay confirmed on October 9, 2024, that hackers released approximately 1 terabyte of compromised data, including CVs and diplomas linked to 44 master's program applications. The university is notifying affected individuals but assures that no personnel data was compromised.