Advantest is a Japanese company that supplies automatic test equipment utilized by semiconductor manufacturers. Its technology tests chips as well as other electronic components prior to deployment in commercial products. Among its clients are Intel and Samsung. Advantest’s breach is yet another instance that demonstrates that organizations supporting critical technology supply chains are attractive ransomware […]
Many ASOS customers in the UK have reported receiving a pop-up notification on their respective mobile apps. The message was “Dear ASOS DPO [data protection officer] and IT, we have fully compromised the Snowflake instance. Engage with us, or we will leak it.” The online retailer disclosed on Tuesday that its customers were sent unauthorized […]
The FBI removed an Accenture contractor because of a data breach that exposed confidential details on many FBI employees. Certain bureau personnel have called the breach a significant hit to the FBI’s operational security. A senior FBI official told Reuters that an unidentified contractor did not properly patch the system for which they held responsibility. […]