“Advancing Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace"
On September 23rd, 2019, the U.S Department of State issued a joint statement pushing for all nations to join and agree to a rules-based control system over cyberspace and suggested consequences to those who disagree.
Among the United States, other nations, including but not limited to, Canada, France, Germany, Korea, and the United Kingdom, all seem to share the same common idea that there is an issue with the way currently cyberspace is monitored. The statement mentions the acknowledgment of the benefits cyberspace offers, like “bringing the global community closer” but also acknowledges the faults and challenges that the interconnectedness of the global community has caused.
The statement brings up an alarming fact that people are indeed using cyberspace “as a platform for irresponsible behaviors” which has shown especially relevant this past month. Fortunate for us, the international community and even the UN have brought up the fact several times over the past decade, and how cyberspace should move is to a rules-based order. With international recognition, and many major nations taking part in this initiative, it should not take too much longer before a change is noticed.
To conclude, the statement upholds the promise that all the nations will work together to hold all states accountable and ensure stability in the modern-day cyberspace
Canadian Cyber Security Breaches
5-Million Users in Canada & U.S Affected by DoorDash Data Breach
Hackers accessed personal data such as names, email addresses, house addresses, last four digits of payment cards, passwords, and even phone numbers of both DoorDash users and drivers. Although the breach was just revealed, the data was accessed on May 4, 2019, and only affected those who joined the platform before April 2018. Although not all users were affected, the company has taken several actions to better protect fragile information such as extra security around the stored data.
In response, DoorDash has said that they are offering “free identity protection services” to all drivers affected by the breach, as their drivers' license information was also stolen.
Other Breaches:
Below are other notable, global cybersecurity breaches for September:
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Name of the Organization |
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Type of Company |
Location |
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Animates |
Malware Attack |
Pet Supply Retailer |
New Zealand |
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Artesia General Hospital |
Phishing Attack |
Healthcare Provider |
United States |
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CafePress |
Unauthorized Database Access |
Online Retailer |
United Kingdom |
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Campbell County Memorial Hospital |
Ransomware |
Healthcare provider |
United States |
|
Carle Foundation Hospital |
Phishing Attack |
Not-for-Profit Healthcare Provider |
United States |
|
CircleCI |
Unauthorized Database Access |
Integration and Delivery Platform |
United States |
|
Demant |
Ransomware |
Hearing Aid Manufacturer |
Denmark |
|
DoorDash |
Unauthorized Database Access |
Food Service Provider |
Canada |
|
Entercom Communications |
Ransomware |
Broadcasting Company |
United States |
|
Foxit Software |
Unauthorized Database Access |
Software Developer |
United States |
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Fraser |
Phishing Attack |
Provider of Local Resources |
United States |
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Garmin SA |
Malware Attack |
GPS Technology |
South Africa |
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Get |
Unauthorized Database Access |
Payment Service for Universities |
Australia |
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Hostlinger |
Unauthorized Database Access |
Employee-Owned Web Host Provider |
Lithuania |
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Lumin PDF |
Unauthorized Database Access |
Cloud-based PDF Service Provider |
New Zealand |
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Lyons Insurance |
Unauthorized Email Account Access |
Insurance Company |
United States |
|
Mastercard Priceless Specials Loyalty Program |
Unauthorized Database Access |
Customer Loyalty Program for Mastercard Users |
Germany |
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Metro Mobility |
Phishing Attack |
Public Transportation Provider |
United States |
|
Miracle Systems |
Malware Attack |
IT Service Provider |
United States |
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Monster.com |
Exposed Database |
Job Recruitment Website |
United Kingdom |
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New Zealand Transport Agency |
Unauthorized Database Access |
Government Agency |
New Zealand |
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Option Way |
Unprotected Database |
Flight Booking Website |
France |
|
Oregon Judicial Department |
Phishing Attack |
Government Agency |
United States |
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Premier Family Medical |
Ransomware |
Healthcare Provider |
United States |
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Presbyterian Healthcare Services |
Phishing Attack |
Private not-for-profit healthcare system |
United States |
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Restaurant Depot |
Spear Phising Attack |
Commercial Food Wholesaler |
United States |
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Scotiabank |
Unprotected Database |
Multinational Bank |
Canada |
|
Seek |
Phishing Attack |
Online Employment Marketplace |
Australia |
|
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transport Authority |
Malware Attack |
American Transport Authority |
United States |
|
Swindon College |
Unauthorized Database Access |
Academic Institution |
United Kingdom |
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Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust |
Accidental Sharing |
Healthcare Provider |
United Kingdom |
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Teletext Holidays |
Exposed Database |
Travel Company |
United Kingdom |
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Tesco App |
Unsecure Database |
Parking Validation App |
United Kingdom |
|
TGI Fridays |
Exposed Database |
Restaurant Chain |
Australia |
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Thinkful |
Unauthorized Database Access |
E-learning Website for Developers |
United States |
|
UC Health |
Phishing Attack |
Healthcare Provider |
United States |
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UNICEF |
Accidental Sharing |
International Funding for Children |
United Kingdom |
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Vodafone |
Accidental Data Exposure |
Telecommunications Service Provider |
New Zealand |
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Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories |
Unauthorized Database Access |
Medical laboratory and testing service provider |
United States |
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Yves Rocher |
Unprotected Database |
Cosmetics and Beauty Brand |
Canada |
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