The Good | Cybercrime Syndicate Members Arrested In Singapore & Dark Market Admins Indicted for Fraud Singaporean authorities conducted an island-wide raid on various suspects that were being monitored for their links to a global cybercrime syndicate. As a result of the operation, 160 officials from various law enforcement departments joined up to arrest five …
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It started out (apparently) as a ChatGPT project in April 2023 but has gone on to become arguably the most successful Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) offering to date that specifically targets Mac users. Amos Atomic was once a single offering but has now become several, and researchers and defenders can take their pick trying to unravel the …
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A (Re)introduction to AI and IoT Intros may not be necessary—you’ve likely already met. Artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are increasingly infused into our lives. In fact, the better these technologies work together, the less likely we are to think about how they interact. When things work, they just work (thanks, …
Last week, we highlighted the DPRK’s efforts to scam companies hiring IT workers. This week, we provide executives a guide to defending against China’s Volt Typhoon and explain why the threat isn’t going away anytime soon. Please subscribe to read future issues — and forward this newsletter to interested colleagues. Contact us directly with any …
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The Good | U.S. Officials Crackdown on Russian State-Backed Disinformation Campaigns Ahead of Presidential Elections Amid ongoing concerns about U.S. election interference, the DoJ seized 32 domains this week used by Russian-linked threat actor, Doppelgänger, to spread disinformation campaigns. The campaigns aimed to influence the upcoming U.S. elections and sway international support for Ukraine. Officials …
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Last week, we highlighted NIST’s recently released standards for post-quantum cryptography and provided recommendations for organizations on quantum resilience. This week, we draw attention to the threat of North Korean IT workers infiltrating global firms and offer tips to understand and mitigate the risk. Please subscribe to read future issues — and forward this newsletter …
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The Good | Big Reward Offered for Angler Exploit Kit Hacker The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $2.5 million for information relating to the whereabouts of Volodymyr Kadariya, a Belarusian man alleged to be heavily involved in cybercrime. The 35-year old is wanted for his role in a number …
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Last week, we drew attention to political volatility and strategic competition in South Asia and highlighted implications for multinationals in the region. This week, we highlight NIST’s recently released standards for post-quantum cryptography and provide recommendations for organizations on quantum resilience. Please subscribe to read future issues — and forward this newsletter to interested colleagues. …
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The Good | Global Authorities Arrest Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Thieves & Charge An Extortion Gang Member Plenty of good news this week as global law enforcement efforts rounded up suspects behind a $14 million crypto heist and officially charged a member of a Russian extortion operation responsible for data theft, ransom, wire fraud, and money …
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Emerging technologies have given rise to CISOs becoming strategic in their company’s growth. CISOs are now expected to be key decision-makers, influencing corporate strategy and guiding their organizations through the complexities of the current age. They are slowly transitioning from being technical experts in security architecture, security operations, infrastructure security, and network security to visionaries …
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