With the launch of AWS Transit Gateway Intra-region Peering, VMware Cloud on AWS adds the capability to connect VMware Transit Connect to an external AWS Transit Gateway in the same region, further simplifying networking between VMware Cloud on AWS SDDCs and native AWS VPC resources. At AWS re:Invent 2021, AWS announced the ability to peer VMware Transit Connect to AWS TGWs in the same region, also referred to as intra-region peering. VMware and AWS have…

A cyber-attack on Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) has resulted in the exposure of patients’ personally identifying information (PII). The agency said in a notice posted to its website on Wednesday that suspicious activity was detected on its computer network on October 17. An investigation into the activity remains ongoing; however, it has been determined that an unauthorized person broke into PPLA’s system between October 9, 2021, and October 17, 2021.  PPLA said that during the attack…

Threat researchers at Lookout are helping to take down a phishing campaign that has been targeting members of the United States military and their families.  The scammers behind the long-running campaign impersonate military support organizations and personnel to commit advance fee fraud, stealing sensitive personal and financial information for monetary gain. “Based on our analysis, it’s clear that the threat actor is looking to steal sensitive data from victims such as their photo identification, bank account information,…

While we often worry about outside threats to our business data, insider threats are a growing problem. Here’s how to secure your business. Image: Andrea Danti/Shutterstock Most organizations don’t want to consider the possibility of insider threats, but they are a serious issue that should always be in mind. Disgruntled or fired employees seeking revenge, employees moving to a competitor with intellectual property they stole before leaving or untrustworthy contractors can wreak havoc on your…