This cybersecurity roundup highlights recent incidents including a major data breach at Capita, supply chain risks in VSCode extensions, and updates on threat actor activities like NSO Group’s acquisition. Key topics also include government agency layoffs, vulnerability patches, and new threat intelligence reports. #CapitaDataBreach #NSOGroup #VulnerabilityPatch
Keypoints
- Capita was fined £14 million by the UK’s ICO for a preventable data breach affecting millions.
- CISA experienced layoffs during the US government shutdown, impacting key cybersecurity units.
- Controversial spyware maker NSO Group was acquired by US investors led by Robert Simonds.
- Microsoft’s 2025 Digital Defense Report emphasizes data theft and AI’s role in cyber attacks.
- Wiz uncovered a supply chain risk in VSCode extensions, exposing over 550 secrets and access tokens.