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Overview of the Incident On July 19, 2024, a critical update failure by CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, caused widespread IT disruptions. This incident has severely impacted multiple sectors, including airports, airlines, banks, and other essential services, leading to significant operational challenges and delays. Affected Sectors Airports and Airlines The update failure caused substantial disruptions across numerous airports and airlines globally: Spain: Airports operated by Aena experienced complete operational shutdowns, forcing a reversion to manual processes. UK: Airports such as Liverpool, Manchester, and Luton reported manual check-ins and operational delays. Australia: Sydney Airport faced long queues and delays. Airlines: Companies like Ryanair, Delta, and KLM experienced significant disruptions, leading to delayed and canceled flights​​​​. Financial and Other Sectors The disruption extended beyond aviation to other critical infrastructure: Banks: Major financial institutions reported system failures affecting transactions and services. Stock Exchanges: The London Stock Exchange experienced interruptions, impacting trading activities. Healthcare:…

We are excited to share that our CEO, Patrick Kelley, will be delivering talks at several key cybersecurity conferences in the upcoming months. Known for his deep expertise and thought leadership, Patrick will cover a range of pertinent topics, offering valuable insights to the cybersecurity community. Below are the details of his scheduled appearances: August 13 - 16, 2024 Event: Cooperative Technologies Conference Location: Wilmington, NC Topic: Keeping up with the Jones: Where to Focus Your Cooperative's Limited Cybersecurity Budget August 27 - 29, 2024 Event: AREA Business Administration Conference Location: Perdido Beach, AL Topics: Cyber Fraud Update AI Update and Opportunities September 25 - 27, 2024 Event: GA EMC Technology Association Fall Meeting Location: Jekyll Island, GA October 1 - 2, 2024 Event: MRO 2024 Security Conference Location: St. Paul, MN Topic: Balancing the Scales: Managing Mental Health in Cybersecurity October 8 - 9, 2024 Event: Iowa Association of…

In a recent disclosure, AT&T revealed that a significant data breach occurred two years ago, affecting text message and phone call records of "nearly all" its customers. This incident is the latest in a series of security challenges for the telecom giant, following the exposure of personal information from tens of millions of customers on the dark web earlier this year. The Data Breach Details The breach in question, which took place between May and October 2022, involved the compromise of call and text records from most AT&T customers. Notably, while the content of these communications was not accessed, the breach did include: Phone numbers: Numbers of both AT&T customers and the individuals they contacted. Interaction details: Frequency of interactions and call duration. However, sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and other personally identifiable information (PII) were not included in the breach. Despite this, AT&T…

Ryan Vargas Claims First Euro Series Podium, Leads 3F Racing and Critical Path Security Racing to Top Team Honors After a 5-year wait, the Euro series finally returned to racing on an oval. The anticipation leading up to this weekend's races was unlike anything seen before in NASCAR on this side of the Atlantic. Many wondered if the event would meet the high expectations, and those concerns were quickly dispelled by a thrilling NASCAR 2 race on Saturday, delivering an unforgettable experience for the fans. All eyes were on Ryan Vargas, the firm favorite to win his debut in the NASCAR 2 series. As the most experienced driver on the oval, Vargas lived up to his reputation and secured a hard-fought 3rd place finish, earning his first podium in Euro NASCAR. The American driver had to work hard to maintain his spot, with rookie Victor Newmann closely trailing him throughout…