by Proteon | Jan 6, 2025 | Argentina, Data breaches and hacks, South America, Transportation
Argentina’s Airport Security Police (PSA) recently fell victim to a cyberattack that compromised the personal and financial data of its employees. The breach impacted both officers and civilian staff, according to local media reports. How the Attack Happened The...
by Proteon | Dec 27, 2024 | Digital providers, Managers of ICT services, Manufacturing
Volkswagen has unintentionally exposed personal data belonging to 800,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners. This includes sensitive information like their contact details and location data. The breach occurred due to a misconfiguration in the systems of Cariad, VW’s...
by Proteon | Dec 3, 2024 | Blogs
Protecting your business starts with knowing who might target you. Cyber attackers come in many forms, each with unique methods and goals. Let’s break down one key type: The Planner. The Planner Who They Are:Planners aren’t impulsive. They’re strategic, methodical,...
by Proteon | Nov 26, 2024 | Digital providers, Emerging Threats and Trends, News, Uncategorized
As the holiday season approaches, millions will turn to online shopping for gifts and deals. Unfortunately, this is also prime time for scammers looking to profit from unsuspecting shoppers. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), over the past five...
by Proteon | Nov 26, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Uncategorized
Key Details: A cybercriminal group known as RomCom has used previously unknown vulnerabilities—referred to as zero-days—in Firefox and Windows to launch attacks. These vulnerabilities allowed them to install a backdoor called RomCom RAT on victims’ systems...