Omni Hotels Discloses Cyber Incident: Breach Roundup Update

TLDR:

• Omni Hotels acknowledged a recent cyber incident that affected hotel operations.
• OWASP disclosed a data breach involving personal information of its members.
• Ivanti announced a cybersecurity overhaul after being targeted by hackers.
• Cisco raised alarm over password-spraying attacks targeting its devices.
• A U.S. court upheld an FCC ban on surveillance products from certain Chinese companies.

Breach Roundup: Omni Hotels Acknowledges Cyber Incident

Anviksha More reports that Omni Hotels recently acknowledged a cyber incident that impacted hotel operations, including reservations, door locks, and the point-of-sale system. The upscale hotel chain quickly launched an investigation with a cybersecurity response team, with most systems now restored. Additionally, OWASP reported a data breach affecting information of its members, and Ivanti announced a comprehensive cybersecurity overhaul after being targeted by hackers.

The article also highlights Cisco’s guidance on safeguarding against password-spraying attacks, a U.S. court upholding an FCC ban on certain surveillance products, India rescuing citizens in Cambodia from potential cyber fraud, a rise in impersonation scams leading to significant losses in the US, and a cyber insurance policy aimed at protecting connected cars.