Risky Bulletin Newsletter
November 01, 2024
Risky Biz News: US removes Sandvine from sanctions list after pinky promise
Presented by

News Editor
DHL tracking system hack: A cyberattack has disrupted a package tracking tool used by German logistics giant DHL. DHL has confirmed the incident and says it's working with the tracking tool's developer to restore systems. According to a report from Better Retailing, the tool was developed by British company Microlise.
Interbank security breach: Peru's fourth-largest bank has confirmed that a threat actor managed to steal data on some of its customers from a third-party company. The admission comes after Interbank suffered a technical glitch earlier this week and after its customer data was flaunted on hacking forums shortly after. The bank is believed to have between 2 and 3 million customers. [Additional coverage in Infobae America]
Colorado election system password leaks: The Colorado Department of State has accidentally posted a document online that contained the partial passwords for the state's voting machines. Officials have since removed the document and changed passwords. They also notified CISA and said the incident won't affect next week's election. [Additional coverage in StateScoop]