CyberWatch Weekly: Top 3 Cybersecurity News from September 2nd Week
Cybersecurity lapses continue to expose global brands to disruption, financial loss, and reputational damage. In recent weeks, major names across industries, from automakers and fashion houses to fast-food giants, have reported breaches that revealed how fragile digital defenses can be when basic protections are overlooked. These incidents underscore that no sector is immune, with attackers exploiting weak credentials, outdated systems, and unmonitored access points to infiltrate operations. As investigations unfold, the scale of disruption highlights the urgency of better cyber resilience. Here’s a closer look at this week’s top headlines.
Jaguar Land Rover Hack Halts Production, Exposes Data in Cyberattack
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the UK’s largest carmaker, has confirmed that data was compromised in a cyberattack that forced its factories to shut down for more than a week. The incident left production halted across plants in the Midlands and Merseyside, while suppliers, dealers, and repair garages faced widespread disruption. The breach has been claimed by a group calling itself Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, believed to be an offshoot of earlier gangs known for disruptive intrusions. Attackers reportedly gained access to JLR’s internal systems, exfiltrating sensitive data and disrupting IT operations. The company detected the intrusion in progress and shut down its systems to contain damage, but operations remain stalled as investigations continue.
The hack occurred largely due to weak defenses around legacy systems and the group’s focus on exploiting corporate IT dependencies. Experts stress that JLR and other manufacturers must invest in stronger access controls, regular patching, and employee cyber awareness. Long-term resilience will also require closer coordination between automakers, regulators, and cybersecurity agencies.
Source: Silicon UK
Security Lapse Costs Moncler Korea $63,000 After Hackers Expose Customer Data
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has fined luxury outerwear brand Moncler Korea 88 million won ($63,200) over a large-scale data breach that compromised information belonging to about 230,000 customers. The leak occurred in December 2021 when hackers infiltrated the company’s personal information processing system. According to regulators, attackers hijacked a company administrator account and installed malware on Moncler’s servers, enabling them to steal sensitive customer details linked to purchases. While payment card data was not exposed, the breach included personal identifiers such as email addresses and other account-related information. The company only discovered the intrusion weeks later and delayed notifying customers and authorities until January 2022, a response the PIPC described as inadequate.
The incident highlights ongoing risks posed by weak account protections and delayed breach reporting. Regulators stress the importance of multi-factor authentication for administrative access, stronger monitoring systems, and timely communication with affected users. For companies handling personal data, proactive defense and rapid disclosure remain critical to limiting damage and restoring trust.
Source: The Korea Times
Burger King Hacked: Incident Exposes Alarming Security Flaws Across Global Chain
Restaurant Brands International (RBI), parent company of Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes, has come under scrutiny after ethical hackers uncovered severe weaknesses in its digital systems. The hackers, known as BobDaHacker and BobTheShoplifter, demonstrated how easily they gained access to internal accounts, drive-through audio recordings, and even restaurant equipment platforms. The breach occurred due to basic lapses in cybersecurity, including hard-coded passwords in website code, “admin” logins on tablets, and unsecured APIs that allowed unrestricted account creation. Such oversights created opportunities for attackers to escalate privileges, access raw customer interactions, and manipulate internal systems. For a corporation managing more than 30,000 outlets worldwide, these findings revealed how fragile its defenses were.
Experts warn that the case reflects a broader problem: neglecting fundamental safeguards like strong password policies, multi-factor authentication, and routine system audits. To prevent future risks, RBI must strengthen oversight, enforce secure coding standards, and maintain transparent reporting when flaws are uncovered. Otherwise, it risks turning responsible discoveries into dangerous exploits.
Source: TechRadar
Conclusion
These breaches reflect a growing pattern: organizations are being compromised not by sophisticated attacks but by neglected basics. Stronger access controls, regular audits, and faster reporting remain essential. Without systemic change, industries risk repeating the same mistakes, leaving customer trust and business continuity perpetually vulnerable to exploitation.
Stay vigilant and informed, tune in next week for more updates in InfosecTrain’s CyberWatch Weekly!