This week on TCE Cyberwatch, we take a deep dive into recent hacks against major organizations such as the International Baccalaureate, Boeing, and Better Help that caused widespread concern online. We will also highlight ongoing developments in strengthening cybersecurity measures.
Governments are also grappling with cybersecurity challenges. TCE Cyberwatch looks at how these issues are impacting countries and the proactive steps organizations are taking to stay ahead in the evolving cybersecurity landscape. I'll investigate. Keep reading for the latest updates.
TCE Cyberwatch: Weekly Recap
IB denies rumors of exam leaks, points out student sharing
The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) has denied involvement in the cheating scandal after facing allegations of leaking exam questions. Instead, the organization acknowledged that the hacking incident had occurred unrelated to the exam questions currently being circulated online.
The breach is believed to have been caused by students sharing exam materials on social media platforms. At the same time, IBO detected malicious activity within the computer network.
The act of students sharing exam content online is commonly known as “time zone cheating,” where students who have already completed an exam disclose question details before other students take the exam. Additionally, this malicious activity targeted her 2018 data such as employee name, job title, and email. Screenshots of this leaked information have been published online. read more
Boeing hit by $200 million ransomware attack, data leaked
Aviation and defense company Boeing recently admitted that it was targeted by the LockBit ransomware group in October 2023. It also acknowledged that the attackers had demanded $200 million to prevent the release of the leaked data. On November 10th, approximately 40GB of data was leaked by LockBit, but Boeing has not yet addressed the situation.
The ransomware group initially identified Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev as the lead administrator and developer of the LockBit ransomware operation. However, this claim was later denied by the actual developer. Additionally, Boeing has not announced whether it has paid the $200 million extortion demand. read more
Lenovo pledges to strengthen cybersecurity with 'Secure by Design' initiative
Lenovo recently joined the Secure by Design pledge launched by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to strengthen its cybersecurity efforts. The announcement was made on May 8th, and the initiative covers a variety of areas including multi-factor authentication and vulnerability mitigation.
Doug Fisher, Chief Security Officer at Lenovo, emphasized the importance of industry collaboration in driving meaningful progress and accountability in security. “It's good for the industry to have global technology leaders sharing best practices,” he said. Many other technology companies are also joining this effort to ensure security. read more
The UK AI Safety Association releases a public platform to facilitate safety testing of AI models.
The UK AI Safety Association recently opened its AI testing and evaluation platform to the public. Inspect is a platform aimed at initiating further safety testing on AI and ensuring safe models. It works by evaluating the model's features and generating a score. Released through an open source license, it is available to AI enthusiasts, startups, and international governments.
Ian Hogarth, Chairman of the AI Safety Institute, said: “We have taken inspiration from leading developers of open source AI, including projects such as GPT-NeoX, OLMo, and Pythia. , we have publicly available training data and OSI-licensed training and evaluation code, model weights, and partially trained checkpoints.” Inspect works by evaluating models in areas such as autonomous ability, reasoning ability, and overall core knowledge. read more
NASA names first chief artificial intelligence officer
NASA has announced its first chief artificial intelligence (AI) officer. David Salvagnini, who previously served as chief data officer, is now expanding his role to incorporate AI. His responsibilities include developing strategic vision and planning for NASA's use of AI in research projects, data analysis, and systems development.
“Artificial intelligence has been used safely at NASA for decades, but as this technology has expanded, the pace of discovery has accelerated,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. Mr. Salvagnini also worked with people in government, academia, and other fields to ensure they stayed up to date on the AI revolution. read more. read more
DDoS attack targets Australia amid support for Ukraine
Cyber Army Russia Reborn launched distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks targeting well-known Australian companies such as Auditco and Wavcabs. Although the exact motives remain unclear, the timing suggests a political backlash against Australia-Ukraine unity.
Wavcabs experienced disruptions to online service, while Auditco encountered technical issues believed to be related to these attacks. Despite the cyber attack, Australia remained steadfast in its support for Ukraine, announcing a $100 million aid package consisting of military aid and defense industry support. read more
British Columbia strengthens defenses to thwart government cyberattacks
The government of British Columbia recently confirmed that there had been an attempt to infiltrate the province's information systems. The state's attorney general and public safety minister identified the incident as a “high-level cybersecurity incident.” There is currently no evidence that personal information such as health records has been compromised. Proactive measures taken by the government in 2022 played a major role in detecting this breach.
The government has ensured that the system is even more secure, including requiring government employees to change their passwords. Authorities and cybersecurity experts continue to work to ensure the safety of sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access. The country appears to be using the incident to prepare for future cyber threats. read more
Chrome emergency update: Google patches 6th zero-day in 2024
A new vulnerability in Google Chrome has been discovered, marking the sixth zero-day incident in 2024. Google quickly released an emergency update to patch this issue and keep users safe. The update was immediately distributed to Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms.
For those concerned about security, updating your device is very important. The user is[設定]>[Chrome について]You can start the update process by navigating to . Although Google has not released specific details about the breach, the urgency conveyed by the release of an “emergency patch” emphasizes the seriousness of the situation. read more
summary
Cyberattacks continue to dominate headlines; However, this week's TCE Cyberwatch report also revealed some positive developments. Governments are taking action, with AI safety testing platforms in British Columbia and the UK taking proactive steps. Organizations are prioritizing security, as seen in Lenovo's “Secure by Design” initiative.
Individuals also play an important role. The recent Google Chrome update is a reminder to prioritize software updates. Although cyber threats still exist, these advances provide reason for cautious optimism. Together, we can build a more secure digital future.
Remember that vigilance is key. Update your software regularly and follow best practices to minimize vulnerabilities. TCE CyberWatch will continue to provide you with the latest information.
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