Cybersafetyconnections March 25th, 2024, vol#161 

  • From Konbriefng  in the latest development, we have breach on social media account of Lucho Gatica Regional Theater in Chile. 
  • The municipality and other cultural centers have been a target of the cyberattack. 
  • No cybercriminal group has claimed responsibility or has been identified. 
  • The Municipality took some steps to mitigate loss. 

What happened? 

Praticando il Diritto: DATA BREACH.. 

There were repeated cyberattacks on the social media account of the corporation and the Arts of the Municipality of Rancagua. Most recently, Lucho Gatica Regional Theater has been hacked.

Who has been affected  

Building Category: Rancagua 

According to Diarioelpulso.cl , the Corporation of Culture and Arts of the Illustrious Municipality of Rancagua has reported a cyberattack on its social media accounts and website, including Casa de la Cultura, Lucho Gatica Regional Theater, Oriente Cultural Center, La Merced Cultural Space, and Baquedano Cultural Center and Theater. 

What cybercriminal group was impacted? 

Hacker Images – Free Photo 

From the information we had, no cybercriminal group had claimed responsibility for the attack or had been identified. 

How did the Corporation and Municipality mitigate loss from the hack? 

OWASP Threat and Safeguard Matrix 

Even though there were safeguards put in place, there was still data breach. These are the steps taken so far according to the report: 

  • The incident was reported to Facebook. 
  • Appropriate legal actions were taken to investigate breach. 
  • The Corporation and Municipality were working on regaining control of social media accounts. 

From Copilot this week, we have the following ways to prevent breach. 

The cyberattack on the social media accounts and website of the Corporation of Culture and Arts in the Illustrious Municipality of Rancagua is a serious matter. To prevent such incidents in the future, here are some cybersecurity measures that the municipality can consider: 

  1. Employee Training and Awareness: 
  • Social Engineering Phishing: Train employees to recognize phishing attempts not only via email but also on social media platforms. Ensure they can differentiate between official communications and fake ones. 
  • Enhanced Spear-Phishing: Educate employees about the risks of clicking links on social media. Hackers often impersonate family members or friends to lure victims into clicking malicious links. 
  1. Secure Password Practices: 
  • Encourage employees to use strong, unique passwords for their social media accounts. 
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Implement MFA wherever possible to add an extra layer of security. 
  1. Admin Access Control: 
  • Limit admin access to social media accounts. Only authorized personnel should have administrative privileges. 
  • Provide thorough training to those with admin access on identifying phishing attempts. 
  1. Device Security: 
  • Work Devices: Restrict personal social media usage on work devices to minimize exposure. 
  • Regular Updates: Ensure all devices (computers, mobiles) are updated with the latest security patches. 
  1. Monitoring and Incident Response: 
  • Set up monitoring systems to detect unusual activity on social media accounts. 
  • Have an incident response plan in place to swiftly address any breaches. 
  1. Collaborate with Authorities: 
  • Continue cooperating with Facebook and other relevant authorities. 
  • Document all incidents and hand over records promptly.

Conclusion

Remember that cybersecurity is an ongoing effort. Regular training, awareness, and proactive measures are essential to safeguard against cyberattacks. 🛡️🔒 

For more detailed guidance, consult with cybersecurity experts or agencies that specialize in securing social media accounts and websites 

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