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technology1 year ago

Maxar Space Systems Hit by Cyberattack, Employee Data Compromised

Maxar, a major U.S. space technology and satellite company, has confirmed a data breach involving the personal information of its employees. The breach, discovered on October 11, was carried out by a hacker using a Hong Kong-based IP address, who accessed files containing sensitive employee data such as names, Social Security numbers, and job information. Maxar, which provides satellite imagery to the U.S. government, has not disclosed how many of its 2,600 employees were affected. The company took immediate action to secure its network after the breach was detected.

gaming-industry1 year ago

"Valve's Small Team and High Salaries Revealed in Court Documents"

Leaked data from an antitrust lawsuit reveals that Valve, despite its significant influence in the gaming industry through its Steam platform, employed only 336 staffers as of 2021. The data, spanning from 2003 to 2021, shows Valve's employee distribution and payroll across different departments, with notable spending on game development and a relatively small hardware team. Valve's small workforce and high profitability per employee contrast with its limited product list and reliance on external partnerships for hardware and software development.

cybersecurity2 years ago

Okta Faces Multiple Data Breaches, Exposing Employee Information

Okta, an identity and authentication management provider, has experienced another data breach, this time through a third-party vendor. Hackers gained access to Rightway Healthcare's network, a service used by Okta, and stole personal information for 5,000 Okta employees. The breach occurred in late September, but Okta only disclosed it three weeks later. The compromised data included names, Social Security numbers, and health insurance plan numbers. Okta has launched an investigation and stated that no customer data was impacted. This breach follows a recent incident where hackers compromised Okta's customer support system and gained control of customers' internal administration accounts.