What is a Credential Stuffing Attack?

  After recently covering the cyber attack on Nando’s, a deeper look into what credential stuffing actually is may be needed.   Monday, November 2nd, 2020 Welcome back to a new week! Halloween is over, and the world now shifts their attention to Christmas.  In a parallel sense, last week, CPG covered the cyber attack on Nando’s. But, here at CPG, we’re not quite ready to jump to the next topic.  The attack on Nando’s appeared to be a credential stuffing attack. And while CPG covered the attack in relation to the restaurant chain, I wanted to dive deeper into the topic, and really elaborate on the subject.  Let’s get… Read More

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UK Eatery, Nando’s Faces Cyber Attack

  Friday, October 30th, 2020 Happy Halloween Eve, everyone! Once again, we’re back on another Friday with a new installment of the cyber attack of the week series. This week, CPG is taking a look at a recent cyber attack on a popular restaurant chain in the UK, Nando’s. Further, cybercrooks used a method of attack to attack customer accounts, and execute fraudulent purchases. Let’s get into the attack.   Background on the Nando’s To begin, Nando’s is a South African restaurant chain that prepares a variety of chicken dishes. Their most popular and well-known dish is the  flame-grilled peri-peri style chicken, and a major fan favorite.  The chain operates… Read More

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