TLDR InfoSec · MISCELLANEOUS

$10 INFOSTEALERS ARE BREACHING CRITICAL US SECURITY: MILITARY AND EVEN THE FBI HIT

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Summary from the TLDR InfoSec newsletter

The article talks about how relatively inexpensive infostealer malware, like boobytrapped PDFs, game mods, and pirated software, are leading to compromises across the board, even in critical US organizations like the Pentagon and the FBI. According to Hudson Rock's report, over 30 million computers worldwide have been hit, with one in five holding corporate credentials. The article includes a case study on Honeywell and the US Navy and discusses the importance of vigilance and training staff.