CNIL Emphasizes Two-Factor Authentication to Prevent Cyberattacks; Trump Administration Messaging Hacked; CISA Employee Credentials Exposed

The CNIL emphasizes the importance of two-factor authentication to prevent cyberattacks, highlighting that more than 80% of major data breaches in 2024 could have been avoided by this measure. The CNIL also recommends sophisticated technical measures in collaboration with ANSSI to enhance security levels. The messaging system of the Trump administration was hacked in less than 30 minutes due to a security flaw in the TeleMessage application, a modified version of Signal. This flaw revealed gaps in the protection of the confidentiality of the U.S. government. The login credentials of an employee of the CISA and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) were exposed in several leaks, suggesting that their devices were hacked. Kyle Schutt, an engineer, had access to sensitive systems, including FEMA grant management software. His credentials have been published multiple times since 2023, indicating potential compromises via malicious software. Schutt's credentials appeared in several data leaks, including those from Adobe, LinkedIn, and Gravatar.