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      Know Your Breach: General Electric

      Dec 1, 2023 9:41:27 AM

      The Target: General Electric (GE) is an American multinational company with divisions in power, renewable energy, and aerospace industries.

      The Take: According to the threat actor, "data includes a lot of DARPA-related military information, files, SQL files, documents etc." As proof of the breach, the threat actor shared screenshots of what they claim is stolen GE data, including a database from GE Aviations that appears to contain information on military projects.

      The Vector: The data was exposed through a server that was misconfigured so that it was accessible online.

      This breach is a stark reminder of how authentication controls are in an overall robust cybersecurity posture, and that good password hygiene plays a pivotal role in protection.

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