Welcome to this week’s edition of The Keys To Cyber Digest by MSC Security! We’re here to arm you with knowledge, protect what matters, and sprinkle in a little humor along the way. Because while cybersecurity is serious business, staying safe online can still be a little fun.

This Week’s Highlights

MSC Security Event: Defend 2025 Registration Coming Soon!

Mark your calendars for May 24, 2025, as the Jovance Event Center in Concord, CA, becomes the ultimate hub for business security. From 3 PM to 7 PM PST, join us in person (or via live stream) for Defend 2025, a conference designed to give business owners the tools, strategies, and confidence to protect what matters most.

🎤 Highlights include:

• A keynote address by a top-tier cybersecurity expert on the future of business security (spoiler alert: it’s closer than you think).

• Hands-on panels and workshops with actionable takeaways for businesses of all sizes.

• Networking opportunities with peers and top industry professionals—because who said security can’t be social?

• A live-stream option so you can learn from anywhere (yes, pajamas are acceptable for virtual attendees).

Whether you’re a tech pro or just learning what "phishing" actually means, this conference will leave you feeling empowered and equipped to build a secure foundation for your business. Registration information coming soon!

Cyber Heists Exposed: Lessons From The Breach Of 83 Million Users

Join us as we dive into the shocking story of how cyber criminals managed to steal sensitive data from a staggering 83 MILLION users! What went wrong? Was it a vulnerability in the system, human error, or a cleverly crafted phishing scam? In this video, we'll explore the details of this massive data breach, how it happened, and what you can do to protect yourself from falling victim to similar attacks in the future. From password security to online safety tips, we'll cover it all. So, stay tuned and let's get started!

DeepSeek AI Database Exposed: Over 1 Million Log Lines, Secret Keys Leaked

Buzzy Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek, which has had a meteoric rise in popularity in recent days, left one of its databases exposed on the internet, which could have allowed malicious actors to gain access to sensitive data.

The ClickHouse database "allows full control over database operations, including the ability to access internal data," Wiz security researcher Gal Nagli said.

The exposure also includes more than a million lines of log streams containing chat history, secret keys, backend details, and other highly sensitive information, such as API Secrets and operational metadata. DeepSeek has since plugged the security hole following attempts by the cloud security firm to contact them.

Google: Over 57 Nation-State Threat Groups Using AI for Cyber Operations

Over 57 distinct threat actors with ties to China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia have been observed using artificial intelligence (AI) technology powered by Google to further enable their malicious cyber and information operations.

"Threat actors are experimenting with Gemini to enable their operations, finding productivity gains but not yet developing novel capabilities," Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) said in a new report. "At present, they primarily use AI for research, troubleshooting code, and creating and localizing content."

Government-backed attackers, otherwise known as Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups, have sought to use its tools to bolster multiple phases of the attack cycle, including coding and scripting tasks, payload development, gathering information about potential targets, researching publicly known vulnerabilities, and enabling post-compromise activities, such as defense evasion.

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Talk soon,

The MSC Security Team

PS: “You’re only one bad password away from inviting hackers to the party. Make your password strong enough to crash their plans.”