3CX’s NK connection, WordPress Elementor hack, DISH faces lawsuits

The world of cybersecurity is constantly changing, and the headlines this week are no exception. This week’s news includes a connection between 3CX and NK, a WordPress Elementor hack that has been discovered, and DISH facing multiple lawsuits.

3CX is an international software company based in Cyprus that provides unified communications solutions for businesses of all sizes. It was recently revealed that the company had established a partnership with North Korea-based firm Chosun Expo to provide its services to customers in the country. The move has raised eyebrows due to sanctions against North Korea by both the United Nations and US government, as well as concerns about data security given the country’s history of cyberattacks on other nations.

WordPress users were also warned this week about a new vulnerability affecting websites using Elementor page builder plugin versions prior to 2.9.4 or Pro versions prior to 2.9.2 . The flaw could allow attackers to inject malicious code into vulnerable sites if they have access credentials such as username/password combinations or API keys stored in plain text files on their server or hosting account settings panel .

Finally, satellite TV provider DISH Network is facing multiple class action lawsuits over allegations that it failed to protect customer information from hackers who accessed its systems last year . According to reports , hackers were able to gain access through vulnerabilities in DISH’s website which allowed them steal personal data including names , addresses , phone numbers , email addresses , credit card numbers and more from millions of customers .

These stories demonstrate how quickly things can change when it comes to cybersecurity – one day you may be dealing with a potential breach while another day brings news of partnerships with countries under sanction or legal action being taken against companies for failing at protecting customer data . As always, staying informed is key so make sure you keep up with these types of stories each week! |3CX’s NK connection, WordPress Elementor hack, DISH faces lawsuits|Cybersecurity|CISO Series

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