In Other News: Swiss Breach Disclosure Rules, ESP32 Chip Backdoor Disputed, MassJacker

In Other News: Swiss Breach Disclosure Rules, ESP32 Chip Backdoor Disputed, MassJacker
Summary: This week’s cybersecurity news roundup highlights significant stories including a cryptocurrency heist linked to a LastPass hack, mandatory reporting of cyberattacks in Switzerland, and vulnerabilities discovered in various systems. The roundup also discusses the rise of phishing threats and the arrest of a cryptocurrency exchange co-founder. These stories provide vital insights into the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Affected: Various organizations and individuals in the cybersecurity and cryptocurrency sectors

Keypoints :

  • 0 million cryptocurrency heist tied to the LastPass breach.
  • Claims of a backdoor in ESP32 disputed by manufacturer Espressif.
  • Switzerland mandates reporting of critical infrastructure cyberattacks by April 2025.
  • Indian APT SideWinder targets maritime and nuclear sectors in South Asia.
  • 80% of IT leaders note increased phishing threats, according to Dashlane report.
  • 70% of leaked secrets in 2022 remain active today, as reported by GitGuardian.
  • Alleged Garantex co-founder arrested in India amid money laundering accusations.
  • Several vulnerabilities identified in Apache Camel, Moxa, and Palo Alto Networks products.
  • CyberArk reveals MassJacker cryptojacking malware impacting cryptocurrency users.

Source: https://www.securityweek.com/in-other-news-swiss-breach-disclosure-rules-esp32-chip-backdoor-disputed-massjacker/