04-Jun-2024: Cybersecurity Breaches at Microsoft, HSBC, Barclays, and UK Defence

Welcome to today's episode of Cyber War Room. In today's roundup: First up, Microsoft India's Twitter handle 'X,' previously known as Xbox, has been hacked. Cybercriminals used the account to endorse a bogus cryptocurrency deal tied to "Roaring Kitty", highlighting ongoing security issues in large corporations. Next, we discuss a significant data breach affecting major banks HSBC and Barclays. An individual linked to the hacker group IntelBroker has leaked sensitive customer information, exposing the need for enhanced security measures in the banking industry. Our third story centers on a cybersecurity threat to the UK’s Ministry of Defence, potentially perpetrated by Chinese hackers. This alarming incident may compromise key military data and poses serious national security concerns. In other news, a critical flaw in Oracle's WebLogic Server has been exposed, allowing hackers to execute commands remotely. Oracle has responded with an emergency patch as users rush to secure their systems from this exploit. And finally, Check Point Software Technologies warns of an exploit in their VPN software, urging users to apply a fresh security patch to thwart cyber attackers from accessing internal networks. Stay tuned as we delve into the details of these stories, assess their implications, and discuss strategies for safeguarding against these evolving cyber threats.