Also in this issue: Mideast investment, new FCC breach notification rules, and how Dark Reading readers use GenAI tools in their cybersecurity apparatus.
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Sora is in red teamers’ and selected artists’ hands for now, as OpenAI tries to prevent AI video from being used for misinformation or offensive content.
A surprise disclosure of a national security threat by the House Intelligence chair was part of an effort to block legislation that aimed to limit cops and spies from buying Americans’ private data.
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted to pay a $350,000 ransom to Russian cybercriminals after a cyberattack shut down county services. The decision was made in an emergency meeting due to the deadline set by the hackers.
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Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov, a Ukrainian cybercriminal, pleaded guilty to leading the Zeus and IcedID malware groups, involved in stealing millions of dollars and attacking a major hospital with ransomware.
One of the worst hacks in history demonstrated that any online service must force its users to adopt at least two-factor authentication. This must be applied everywhere ASAP as a public safety measure.
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Multiple security flaws, including actively exploited vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the Integrity Checker Tool, have been discovered, highlighting the need for enhanced visibility and validation of digital supply chains in enterprise products.
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CISO Corner: CIO Convergence, 10 Critical Security Metrics, & Ivanti Fallout
/in General NewsAlso in this issue: Mideast investment, new FCC breach notification rules, and how Dark Reading readers use GenAI tools in their cybersecurity apparatus.
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SpaceX Launched Military Satellites Designed to Track Hypersonic Missiles
/in General NewsThe prototype satellites hitched a ride on a Falcon 9 rocket.
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OpenAI’s Sora Generates Photorealistic Videos
/in General NewsSora is in red teamers’ and selected artists’ hands for now, as OpenAI tries to prevent AI video from being used for misinformation or offensive content.
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Leak of Russian ‘Threat’ Part of a Bid to Kill US Surveillance Reform, Sources Say
/in General NewsA surprise disclosure of a national security threat by the House Intelligence chair was part of an effort to block legislation that aimed to limit cops and spies from buying Americans’ private data.
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SpyNote Android Spyware Poses as Legit Crypto Wallets, Steals Funds
/in General NewsBy Deeba Ahmed
From Banking Apps to Crypto Wallets: SpyNote Malware Evolves for Financial Gain.
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Washington County Pays $350,000 Ransom After Cyberattack
/in General NewsThe Washington County Board of Commissioners voted to pay a $350,000 ransom to Russian cybercriminals after a cyberattack shut down county services. The decision was made in an emergency meeting due to the deadline set by the hackers.
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Zeus, IcedID Malware Gangs Leader Pleads Guilty, Faces 40 Years in Prison
/in General NewsVyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov, a Ukrainian cybercriminal, pleaded guilty to leading the Zeus and IcedID malware groups, involved in stealing millions of dollars and attacking a major hospital with ransomware.
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Like Seat Belts and Airbags, 2FA Must Be Mandatory ASAP
/in General NewsOne of the worst hacks in history demonstrated that any online service must force its users to adopt at least two-factor authentication. This must be applied everywhere ASAP as a public safety measure.
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Permit.io Raises $8 Million for Authorization Platform
/in General NewsTel Aviv startup raises $8 million in Series A funding to help developers add secure access approval flows to applications.
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Ivanti Pulse Secure Found Using 11-Year-Old Linux Version and Outdated Libraries
/in General NewsMultiple security flaws, including actively exploited vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the Integrity Checker Tool, have been discovered, highlighting the need for enhanced visibility and validation of digital supply chains in enterprise products.
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