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Fortinet-Targeting Ransomware Attacks Leave Devices Patched

3 weeks 4 days ago

'Wave of Ransomware Attacks' Hitting FortiOS and FortiProxy Devices, Warn Experts
Cyber defenders said they're seeing a "wave of ransomware attacks" unleashed by attackers who gain initial access by targeting two known vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy devices. Hackers sometimes patch the devices to hide their persistent remote access.

ISMG Editors: Impact of Google's $32B Buy on Cloud Security

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3 weeks 4 days ago

Also: Trump's Cybersecurity Shake-Up, IBM's X-Force Event Highlights
In this week's update, ISMG editors explore Google's record-breaking $32B Wiz acquisition and its impact on cloud security, the shake-up in Trump's cybersecurity leadership team amid budget cuts, and key takeaways from the IBM X-Force Cyber Range cyber response event.

DOGE Blocked From Social Security Data Over Privacy Concerns

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3 weeks 4 days ago

Judge Orders DOGE Staffers to Delete Social Security Data in Scathing Order
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order restricting Department of Government Efficiency employees from accessing data containing personally identifiable information at the Social Security Administration. DOGE "essentially engaged in a fishing expedition," the judge wrote.

Tech Giants, Utility Firms Form AI Consortium

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3 weeks 4 days ago

Open Power AI Consortium Members Include Nvidia and Microsoft
Tech giants and utility providers on Thursday formed an alliance to harness artificial intelligence for a more resilient power grid. More than two dozen organizations are participating in the Open Power AI Consortium led by the Electric Power Research Institute.

Shifting the Mindset from Cost Center to Revenue Generator

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3 weeks 4 days ago

How Strong AML and Fraud Prevention Controls Can Differentiate Your Fintech and Help You Scale

As fintechs and financial institutions navigate an increasingly complex payments ecosystem, robust AML and fraud prevention controls are no longer just a compliance necessity—they’re a strategic advantage. Discover how risk-based frameworks, intelligent detection systems, and stronger partnerships can enhance trust, streamline operations, and safeguard against evolving financial crime threats.

Why Google and Wiz Struck a Deal Now After 2024 Talks Caved

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3 weeks 4 days ago

Major Competitive, Regulatory, Economic and Technological Changes Fueled This Deal
The fact a $32 billion acquisition agreement between Google and Wiz was reached speaks to major changes that have occurred in the market around the competitive landscape, the regulatory environment, the macroeconomic environment, customer buying behavior, and the technology itself.

Live Webinar | 3 New Ways to Tackle Insider Threats in Government Organizations

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3 weeks 4 days ago

Violent ChatGPT Hallucination Sparks GDPR Complaint

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3 weeks 4 days ago

Norwegian Man Tells OpenAI: I Didn't Kill My Children
A Norwegian man is peeved that a chatbot hallucinated a violent backstory for his life after seeing that ChatGPT apparently believes he's a child killer spending decades inside prison. "The fact that someone could read this output and believe it is true is what scares me the most," he said.

Authorities Warn of Security Terror Threats to Hospitals

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3 weeks 4 days ago

Health ISAC, AHA Bulletin Urges Entities to Bolster Physical, Cyber, Preparedness
Threats transmitted on social media intimating coordinated terrorist attacks on hospitals in mid-tier U.S. cities have industry authorities warning the healthcare sector to shore up physical and cyber security, as well as emergency management response plans.

Fighting Financial Fraud With Adversarial AI Defenses

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3 weeks 4 days ago

Experts Weigh the Advantages and Risks of Generative Adversarial Networks
With traditional rule-based fraud detection systems and even conventional machine learning models struggling to identify these highly deceptive fraud patterns, financial institutions are exploring generative adversarial networks to enhance fraud detection.

White House Shifting Cyber Risk to State and Local Agencies

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3 weeks 4 days ago

Executive Order Shifts Cyber Responsibilities to States, Sparking Security Concerns
The White House is shifting cybersecurity risk management from the federal government to states and local agencies, marking a pivot in how Washington supports the protection of elections and critical infrastructure. Many states lack their own national security and cyberthreat intelligence centers.

Veeam Update Patches Critical Backup Software Vulnerability

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3 weeks 5 days ago

'Real Danger' Alert for Unpatched Veeam Servers Attached to a Production Domain
Widely used Veeam Backup & Replication software has been patched to fix a critical vulnerability that could be abused to remotely exploit malicious code. Security experts recommend rapid patching, given ransomware and other groups' repeated targeting of the software.

Cryptohack Roundup: $6.1M Wemix Theft

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3 weeks 5 days ago

Also: OKX Temporarily Suspends Services to Prevent Funds Laundering
This week, $6.1M Wemix theft, OKX suspended services, Vermont dropped Coinbase case, new RAT-targeted crypto wallet extensions, TJ Stone got prison time, Nebraska's new crypto ATM rule, Trezor disclosed a potential bug and British prosecutors charged a former police officer for 50 Bitcoin theft.

AI Regs: Compliance Risks and Hidden Liabilities for CISOs

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3 weeks 5 days ago

Attorney Jonathan Armstrong on AI Security, Legal Risks Related to EU AI Act
AI regulation is evolving fast, and many businesses may already be violating key provisions without realizing it. Jonathan Armstrong, partner at Punter Southall Law, warns that companies may be using high-risk AI applications without security teams even knowing.

UK NCSC Sets 2035 Deadline for Post-Quantum Migration

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3 weeks 5 days ago

Cyber Agency Urges Critical Infrastructure Operators to Migrate Within the Deadline
The British cybersecurity agency urged critical infrastructure operators to adapt to post-quantum cryptography by 2035 as it and other government agencies prepare for the inevitability of quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption algorithms.

How to Boost Your Career at Cybersecurity Conferences

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3 weeks 6 days ago

Get the Most Out of Your Event by Planning, Networking and Following Up
Conference season is upon us, and there's no better time to work on your career at one or more of the major cybersecurity conferences in the United States this spring and summer. These conferences do cost money, but with a bit of preparation, you can invest in your career.

ClickFix Attacks Increasingly Lead to Infostealer Infections

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3 weeks 6 days ago

Paste-and-Run Schemes Trick Users Into Running Attacker-Provided Malicious Code
Social engineering tactics designed to trick users into installing malware, oftentimes by "fixing" a fake problem, are growing more common. Experts say a majority of these ClickFix - aka ClearFix or paste-and-run - attacks now lead to information-stealing malware infections.

Rash of Hacks Hits Nursing Homes and Rehab Centers

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3 weeks 6 days ago

Why Are Facilities Caring for the Elderly 'Targets of Opportunity' For Cybercrime?
More than a half dozen nursing homes and rehabilitation centers have reported an assortment of major hacks in the last month affecting a total of more than 130,000 individuals. What makes facilities caring for elderly and disabled patients an attractive and vulnerable target to cybercriminals?

Hackers Exploit Unpatched ChatGPT Bug

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3 weeks 6 days ago

Over 10K Exploit Attempts Recorded in a Week From a Single Malicious IP
Hackers are exploiting a vulnerability in ChatGPT's infrastructure to redirect users to malicious websites, with security researchers recording more than 10,000 exploit attempts in a week from a single malicious IP address. The financial sector has borne the brunt of the attacks.

Tesla Owners Doxxed as Elon Musk and DOGE Fallout Grows

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3 weeks 6 days ago

'Dogequest' Site Provided Tesla Owners Addresses, Names and Phone Numbers
The White House slammed a website that purported to reveal the names, addresses and phone numbers of Tesla owners - unless they showed proof of selling their vehicles made by Elon Musk's car company - amid growing criticism over his efforts to sharply reduce the size of the federal government.

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