The Week in Ransomware – June 23rd 2023 – The Reddit Files
It was a relatively quiet week regarding ransomware news, with the BlackCat ransomware gang extorting Reddit and the ongoing MOVEit…
NSA: BlackLotus BootKit Patching Won’t Prevent Compromise
It's unclear why the NSA issued in-depth mitigation guidance for the software boot threat now, but orgs should take steps…
CISA orders agencies to patch iPhone bugs abused in spyware attacks
Today, CISA ordered federal agencies to patch recently patched security vulnerabilities exploited as zero-days to deploy Triangulation spyware on iPhones…
FBI seizes BreachForums after arresting its owner Pompompurin in March
U.S. law enforcement today seized the clear web domain of the notorious BreachForums (aka Breached) hacking forum three months after…
Hunter Biden expected to be among high-profile guests at state dinner honoring Indian PM Modi
Hunter Biden is expected to attend the state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday evening, according to a…
Whistleblowers say IRS recommended far more charges, including felonies, against Hunter Biden
Two whistleblowers told Congress that IRS investigators recommended charging Hunter Biden with attempted tax evasion and other felonies, which are…
NSA shares tips on blocking BlackLotus UEFI malware attacks
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) released today guidance on how to defend against BlackLotus UEFI bootkit malware attacks. [...]
Exploit released for Cisco AnyConnect bug giving SYSTEM privileges
Proof-of-concept exploit code is now available for a high-severity flaw in Cisco Secure Client Software for Windows (formerly AnyConnect Secure…
Apple fixes zero-days used to deploy Triangulation spyware via iMessage
Apple addressed three new zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in attacks installing Triangulation spyware on iPhones via iMessage zero-click exploits. [...]
From ChatGPT to executive orders: Inside the White House’s urgent push to regulate AI
President Joe Biden huddled in the Oval Office with several of his top advisers in early April as an aide…