Risky Bulletin: UK proposes ransomware payment ban for public bodies
In other news: Synnovis ransomware attack impacted patients' health; Silk Typhoon also hacked the Treasury CFIUS; new ransomware campaign targets S3 buckets.
Risky Bulletin: Over 4,000 backdoors can be hijacked via expired C&C domains
In other news: Ivanti patches a new zero-day; Ukrainian hackers wipe Russian ISP; US sanctions Chinese IT company linked to Flax Typhoon APT.
Risky Bulletin: Chinese hackers breach US Treasury, target OFAC bureau
In other news: US to update HIPAA with cybersecurity rules; ninth Salt Typhoon hacked telco found; US sanctions new Iranian and Russian disinfo orgs.
Risky Bulletin: Russia returns the favor one year later, hacks Ukraine's state registers
In other news: Netwalker affiliate sentenced to 20 years; ColdFusion gets pre-Xmas security update; UN passes controversial cybercrime treaty.
Risky Bulletin: The growing influencer problem to national security
In other news: Russia sanctions Recorded Future; US prepares to ban TP-Link; Raccoon Stealer dev sentenced to five years in prison.
Two Hats Are Better Than Two Heads
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Risky Bulletin: CISA sent 2,100+ pre-ransomware alerts this year
In other news: BlackBerry sells Cylance for a huge loss; US investment firm acquires Israeli spyware maker; Clop takes credit for Cleo hacks.
Risky Bulletin: Secret ransomware campaign targeted DrayTek routers for a year
In other news: Yahoo lays off a quarter of its security team; US takes down Rydox cybercrime market; Amazon pauses Microsoft 365 rollout over security concerns.
Risky Bulletin: Germany's BSI sinkholes BADBOX malware traffic
In other news: Scam centers raided in Myanmar, Peru, and Russia; new Chinese state spyware uncovered; Trump administration wants to separate CyberCom and NSA leadership.
FCC to Demand Telcos Improve Security
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Risky Biz News: Improperly patched Cleo bug exploited in the wild
In other news: US sanctions Chinese APT exploit supplier; Romania's largest electricity provider hit by ransomware; OpenWrt fixes firmware contamination attack.
Risky Biz News: Greece is close to burying its Predatorgate scandal
In other news: FCC proposes new telco cyber rules following Salt Typhoon hacks; major phishing gang detained in Belgium and the Netherlands; new DaMAgeCard attack exploits SD Express standard.