Coca-Cola halts U.S. Fairlife milk production after cyberattack hits systems, company says | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

The Coca-Cola Co. said a cyberattack has forced it to temporarily halt its Fairlife milk operations in the U.S.  An unauthorized third-party user accessed Chicago-based Fairlife milk’s production systems in what the beverage giant believes was a ransomware event, Coca-Cola said in a statement Thursday.  It’s unclear when the breach occurred. As soon as it […]

TikTok Age Verification Probe Launched By UK Regulator | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

The UK’s communications regulator has launched a formal investigation into TikTok age verification, raising questions over whether the platform is adequately protecting children online under the country’s Online Safety Act. The move comes as Britain prepares to introduce a social media ban for under-16s, with regulators warning that current age assurance methods used by some […]

Fairlife news: Chicago-based company owned by Coca-Cola pauses production after ransomware cyberattack breaches milk brand systems | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

CHICAGO — Milk brand Fairlife is pausing its production in the U.S. after a ransomware cyberattack breached the company’s systems. Coca-Cola, which owns Fairlife, announced Thursday that its dairy company had identified “unauthorized access by a third party” to a portion of its systems, including those related to production. The company disclosed that this was […]

Sebi cautions listed cos over ‘Boss Scam’ | #cybercrime | #infosec

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday cautioned listed companies and regulated entities about an emerging cyber fraud known as the ‘Boss Scam’ or CEO/MD impersonation scam, in which fraudsters use artificial intelligence-driven deepfakes, voice cloning and malicious software to trick finance officials into transferring funds. In a public statement, Sebi […]

Police respond after Lewistown officer told man who admitted to texting child ‘get going’ | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey

MIFFLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Lewistown police are addressing community concerns and “some misinformation” after a social media video appears to show an officer telling a man admitting to texting with a minor to “get going.” According to a Facebook post made in response to a confrontation shared by YouTuber JiDion, who posts content online […]

River Bank & Trust investigating cyberattack | #ransomware | #cybercrime

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Alabama-based River Bank & Trust has filed a report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission following a cybersecurity incident in which ransomware spread across part of its network. According to the filing, someone gained unauthorized access to the bank’s network on June 16. Three days later, bank officials determined ransomware […]

Ernst & Young discloses data breach after support system hack | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

Ernst & Young is notifying customers of a data breach caused by the compromise of a third-party support ticket system used by its IT personnel. According to the company, support tickets submitted through the platform may have included documents containing client tax information. Ernst & Young (EY) is among the world’s four largest auditing and […]

Cybersecurity Issues Flagged in Federal Aviation Watchdog Report | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

The Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration need to do more to protect airports, airlines, and the flying public from cyber attacks, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office. “Aircraft depend on avionics and ground systems to get from one place to the next safely,” states the 84-page report released Thursday. […]

Beaumont council to weigh $11.69M bonds, safety zones | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

The Beaumont City Council will consider several items Tuesday, including whether to approve the issuance of $11.69 million in certificates of obligation. Because the meeting packet has not been released, it is unclear how the city would spend the money. The council also will receive a presentation from the Beaumont Main Street Program and hold […]

Four arrested following targeted online predator investigation by Noblesville Police Department  | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

Four individuals have been arrested following a targeted online predator investigation carried out by the Noblesville Police Department.  Jamal Courtney of Fishers; Jun Jie Piao of Chicago; Jordan Stites of Kokomo; and Matthew Burton of Greenfield are in the Hamilton County Jail. Current has requested court documents.  Jamal Courtney Jun Jie Piao Jordan Stites Matthew […]

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