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Kimsuky, or a Related Group, Deploys XenoRAT Variant
A North Korean hacking team hastily pivoted from using publicly available cloud computing storage to its own infrastructure after security researchers unmasked a malware campaign. The group shifted from using cloud service including Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox to systems under its control.

Also: Dangers of Malicious Code Embedded in ML Models; Is Ransomware in Decline?
AI's influence on social engineering and election security has become a focal point at Black Hat. ISMG editors discuss how advanced technologies are making it easier to manipulate people and compromise security systems and offer key insights on machine learning vulnerabilities.

Company Reportedly Instructs Staff to Not Connect to Internal IT Systems
Oil services giant Halliburton is reportedly dealing with a disruption tied to a Wednesday hack attack, after which the Houston-based firm advised employees to not connect to any internal IT resources - a sign that the incident could be a ransomware attack.

Why the Benefits Far Outweigh the Risks
Today's workforce is increasingly insisting on having employer-provided education and development opportunities. Learn why offering employees opportunities for education and development is both a retention strategy and a key component of a successful business strategy.

Infoblox Researchers on Links Between Human Trafficking, Cybercrime and Gambling
Illegal gambling operations depend on trafficked individuals to perform cybercriminal activities. Threat researchers at Infoblox explain how cybercriminals use trafficked people for operations such as pig-butchering scams and leverage European sports sponsorships to boost illegal gambling websites.

Nearly 137,000 People Affected in 2023 Ransomware Attack on Maryland-Based Hospital
A ransomware attack against Berlin, Maryland-based Atlantic General Hospital that affected the personal information of 137,000 individuals in 2023 has led to a $2.25 million preliminary settlement of a consolidated proposed federal class action lawsuit.

Federal Aviation Administration Seeks Public Input on New Cyber Rules for Airplanes
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that aims to further elevate and streamline cyber regulations for future airplanes and aircraft equipment. The rule isn't intended to have a substantive effect on airliner cybersecurity standards.

Wireless Gear Shifting System Is Vulnerable to Replay Attacks
Imagine cruising down a bike path and having the gears suddenly shift without warning. Security researchers say cybercriminals could take advantage of new wireless controlled bicycle gear systems to make that happen - and cause crashes and injuries.

EY's Piotr Ciepiela Discusses Key Challenges in Implementing, Maintaining OT SOCs
Piotr Ciepiela, EMEIA cybersecurity leader at EY, discusses the challenges of securing OT systems and contrasts them with IT SOC environments. He emphasizes the need for specialized tools, dedicated personnel and strong collaboration with engineering teams to manage OT SOC operations.

Patients Still Asked to Bring Paper Records to Appointments Post-Ransomware Attack
McLaren Health Care expects IT disruptions caused by a ransomware attack earlier this month to last through the end of August. While most of McLaren's facilities are open, IT systems across its hospitals, cancer centers and clinics are still affected, including electronic medical record access.

New Version Aims to Ensure AI Safety While Keeping Its Builders Happy
California state lawmakers watered down a bill aimed at preventing artificial intelligence disasters after hearing criticism from industry and federal representatives. The bill still faces opposition from Silicon Valley and Democratic lawmakers.

Robert Boyce on Accenture's Strategy for Assessing the Behavior of Ransomware Gangs
Accenture Global Cyber Resilience Lead Robert Boyce outlines why organizations must assess the stability of ransomware groups before deciding how to respond to extortion threats. He outlines how trustworthiness of ransomware gangs can affect the likelihood of receiving decryption keys after payment.

CrowdStrike Probes Largest Deal in History Weeks After Causing Massive IT Outage
CrowdStrike is in talks to acquire Houston-based patch management and vulnerability remediation startup Action1 for close to $1 billion, co-founder and CEO Alex Vovk told employees in an email Wednesday. This would be the largest acquisition in the endpoint security vendor's history.

SEC 'Proposed Specific Settlement Terms' But Defense Unlikely to Accept, Judge Told
Federal regulators and SolarWinds are eyeing a truce weeks after a judge dismissed most claims related to misleading investors about the company's security practices and risks. SEC lawyer Christopher Bruckmann said his team "proposed specific settlement terms," but the defense is unlikely to accept.

Crowded Leak Site May Be a Weakness and Fewer New Players a Sign of Higher Quality
How many ransomware victims pay their attackers a ransom precisely to avoid having their names listed - or their stolen data dumped - on a ransomware group's data leak blog? We don't know, but leak site posts don't correlate well with security firms' telemetry data.

Aging Technology and Rising Competition Have Created a Need for Greater Investment
The owners of eSentire are exploring a potential sale that could value the company at about $1 billion and attract the interest of private equity firms. The company is hoping to command a valuation equivalent to more than seven times its annual recurring revenue of about $150 million.

Officials Say the Olympic Games Saw 140 Cyberattacks. None Were Successful.
France’s cyber defense agency teamed up with governments and security experts from across the globe to identify and mitigate a historic level of both physical and cyber threats following years of preparation, experts tell Information Security Media Group.

1.3 Million Individuals Being Notified Their Social Security Numbers Were Stolen
Background check firm Jericho Pictures, which does business as National Public Data, is notifying 1.3 million individuals that their personal information was stolen via a December 2023 breach of its systems. The stolen information was listed for sale on a cybercrime market beginning in April.