| | | LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY | | US Accuses China of Using Criminal Hackers in Cyber Espionage Operations DOJ indicts four Chinese individuals for alleged role in attacks targeting intellectual property, trade secrets belonging to defense contractors, maritime companies, aircraft service firms, and others. 7 Hot Cyber Threat Trends to Expect at Black Hat A sneak-peak of some of the main themes at Black Hat USA next month. Cybercriminals Rewrite Malware to Target MacOS Researchers discover a widespread, inexpensive malware variant has been redesigned to target both macOS and Windows devices. TSA Issues Second Directive for Pipeline Operators Amid China Concerns A separate advisory from the CISA this week resurfaced details of a 2011–2013 Chinese campaign against energy industry targets and warned that same tactics and techniques still remain effective. Recent Attacks Lead to Renewed Calls for Banning Ransom Payments While attackers in protected jurisdictions continue to get massive sums for continuing to breach organizations, the ransomware threat will only continue to grow. State Dept. to Pay Up to $10M for Information on Foreign Cyberattacks The Rewards for Justice program, a counterterrorism tool, is now aimed at collecting information on nation-states that use hackers to disrupt critical infrastructure. Recent Attacks Lead to Renewed Calls for Banning Ransom Payments While attackers in protected jurisdictions continue to get massive sums for continuing to breach organizations, the ransomware threat will only continue to grow. Nearly All Linux OSes Have a Pair of Privilege Escalation Flaws The issues, affecting kernels dating back to August 2014, allow an unprivileged user to gain root access to the operating system. Why the FBI's Recovery of Colonial Pipeline Ransom Signals Hope for the Future The "win for the good guys" is a monumental step toward breaking down the business model of ransomware and digital extortion. Big Game Makes Easy Prey for Cybercriminals By adopting nation-state methods, cybercriminals have moved on from small prey to large targets to rake in millions of dollars with relatively little effort. 7 Ways AI and ML Are Helping and Hurting Cybersecurity In the right hands, artificial intelligence and machine learning can enrich our cyber defenses. In the wrong hands, they can create significant harm. Law Firm for Ford, Pfizer, Exxon Discloses Ransomware Attack Campbell Conroy & O'Neil reports the attack affected personal data including Social Security numbers, passport numbers, and payment card data for some individuals. CISA Launches New Website to Aid Ransomware Defenders StopRansomware.gov provides information to help organizations protect against, and respond to, ransomware attacks. MORE NEWS & COMMENTARY | | | | |
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