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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…

The remote access software company TeamViewer has confirmed a cyberattack on its corporate environment, allegedly carried out by an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) hacking group. This incident has raised significant concerns given TeamViewer's extensive use in both consumer and corporate settings. Detection and Response On June 26, 2024, TeamViewer's security team detected an irregularity in their internal corporate IT environment. In a statement posted on their Trust Center, the company detailed their immediate response: "We immediately activated our response team and procedures, started investigations together with a team of globally renowned cybersecurity experts, and implemented necessary remediation measures." TeamViewer emphasized that their internal corporate IT environment operates independently from their product environment, asserting that there is no evidence to suggest the product environment or customer data has been affected. However, the investigation is ongoing, and their primary focus remains on ensuring system integrity. Transparency and Challenges TeamViewer has pledged to…

This past weekend at Brands Hatch was an unforgettable one for our team at Critical Path Security, thanks to the relentless efforts and remarkable performance of our driver, Ryan Vargas. The race weekend was intense, with the challenging track conditions at the iconic Brands Hatch circuit pushing everyone to their limits. Ryan's weekend started with some hurdles, as a parts failure disrupted our first practice session. However, the team quickly rallied, making the necessary repairs and adjustments to find a setup that suited the track perfectly. "We struggled to start the weekend, with a parts failure hurting our first practice session, but once we got that fixed and a setup that worked for us, we were absolutely on rails!" Ryan shared. Saturday's race was a rollercoaster of emotions. Despite a strong performance throughout most of the race, a late mistake cost us a few positions. Ryan's determination to redeem himself…