> TODAY'S SUMMARY (13 articles)
Today's cyber news highlights significant threats and trends in the cybersecurity landscape. A major cyber heist at French bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa resulted in fraudulent transactions amounting to $133 million, showcasing the risks posed by service provider vulnerabilities. Additionally, scammers are exploiting trusted brands through fake gift card schemes to harvest personal information, emphasizing the need for consumer vigilance. The rise in hacks targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices has raised alarms about critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, SonicWall has issued patches for multiple vulnerabilities, including a serious SSL-VPN authentication bypass flaw that has already been exploited. Lastly, sensitive credentials, such as passwords and API keys, have been found exposed in public GitHub repositories, highlighting the persistent issue of poor security practices among developers.
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