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This week, we are joined by Tom Hegel, Principal Threat Researcher from SentinelLabs research team, to discuss their work on "Ghostwriter | New Campaign Targets Ukrainian Government and Belarusian Opposition." The latest Ghostwriter campaign, linked to Belarusian government espionage, is actively targeting Ukrainian military and government entities as well as Belarusian opposition activists using weaponized Excel documents.
SentinelLabs identified new malware variants and tactics, including obfuscated VBA macros that deploy malware via DLL files, with payload delivery seemingly controlled based on a target’s location and system profile. The campaign, which began preparation in mid-2024 and became active by late 2024, appears to be an evolution of previous Ghostwriter operations, combining disinformation with cyberattacks to further political and military objectives.
The research can be found here:
Ghostwriter | New Campaign Targets Ukrainian Government and Belarusian Opposition
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Over 150 government database servers are dangerously exposed to the internet. Threat actors are exploiting a vulnerability in CheckPoint’s ZoneAlarm antivirus software. Albabat ransomware goes cross-platform. ESET reports on the Chinese Operation FishMedley campaign. VanHelsing ransomware targets Windows systems in the U.S. and France. CISA issues five ICS advisories warning of high-severity vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure systems. A former NFL coach is indicted for allegedly hacking into the accounts of thousands of college athletes. Brandon Karpf joins us with a look at cyberspace in space. A fraud detection firm gets shut down for fraud.
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CyberWire Guest
Brandon Karpf, friend of N2K CyberWire, joins T-Minus Space Daily host Maria Varmazis for the Space and Cyber March segment.
Selected Reading
Over 150 US Government Database Servers Vulnerable to Internet Exposure (GB Hackers)
White House Shifting Cyber Risk to State and Local Agencies (Data Breach Today)
Cybercriminals Exploit CheckPoint Driver Flaws in Malicious Campaign (Infosecurity Magazine)
Albabat Ransomware Attacking Windows, Linux & macOS by Leveraging GitHub (Cyber Security News)
Chinese I-Soon Hackers Hit 7 Organizations in Operation FishMedley (SecurityWeek)
VanHelsing Ransomware Attacking Windows Systems With New Evasion Technique & File Extension (Cyber Security News)
CISA Releases Five Industrial Control Systems Advisories Covering Vulnerabilities & Exploits (Cyber Security News)
Former NFL, Michigan Assistant Coach Matt Weiss Charged With Hacking for Athletes' Intimate Photos (SecurityWeek)
AdTech CEO whose products detected ad fraud jailed for fraud (The Register)
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Veeam patches a critical vulnerability in its Backup & Replication software. A spyware data breach highlights ongoing risks. Clearview AI attempted to purchase sensitive data such as Social Security numbers and mug shots. The Netherlands’ parliament looks to reduce reliance on U.S. software firms. A Pennsylvania union notifies over 517,000 individuals of a data breach. Researchers discover a RansomHub affiliate deploying a new custom backdoor called Betruger. A new info-stealer spreads through game cheats and cracks. David Wiseman, Vice President of Secure Communications at BlackBerry, joins us to explore how organizations can effectively implement CISA’s encrypted communications guidelines. What to do when AI casually accuses you of murder?
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CyberWire Guest
David Wiseman, Vice President of Secure Communications at BlackBerry, joins us to explore how organizations can effectively implement CISA’s encrypted communications guidelines. Don’t miss the full conversation—listen now on the Caveat podcast!
Selected Reading
Veeam Patches Critical Vulnerability in Backup & Replication (SecurityWeek)
The Citizen Lab’s director dissects spyware and the ‘proliferating’ market for it (The Record)
Data breach at stalkerware SpyX affects close to 2 million, including thousands of Apple users (TechCrunch)
Facial Recognition Company Clearview Attempted to Buy Social Security Numbers and Mugshots for its Database (404 Media)
Dutch parliament calls for end to dependence on US software companies (Yahoo)
Pennsylvania education union data breach hit 500,000 people (Bleeping Computer)
RansomHub Affiliate Deploying New Custom Backdoor Dubbed ‘Betruger’ For Persistence (Cyber Security News)
New Arcane infostealer infects YouTube, Discord users via game cheats (Bleeping Computer)
Dad demands OpenAI delete ChatGPT’s false claim that he murdered his kids (Ars Technica)
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A critical vulnerability could let attackers hijack and potentially disable vulnerable servers. Europol warns of a “shadow alliance” between state-backed threat actors and cybercriminals. Sekoia examines ClearFake. A critical PHP vulnerability is under active exploitation. A sophisticated scareware phishing campaign has shifted its focus to macOS users. Phishing as a service attacks are on the rise. A new jailbreak technique bypasses security controls in popular LLMs. Microsoft has uncovered StilachiRAT. CISA confirms active exploitation of a critical Fortinet vulnerability. On our CertByte segment, Chris Hare is joined by Troy McMillan to break down a question targeting the ISACA® Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) exam. AI coding assistants get all judgy.
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Welcome to CertByte! On this bi-weekly segment hosted by Chris Hare, a content developer and project management specialist at N2K, we share practice questions from N2K’s suite of industry-leading certification resources. This week, Chris is joined by Troy McMillan to break down a question targeting the ISACA® Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) exam. Today’s question comes from N2K’s ISACA® Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) Practice Test.
The CISM exam helps to affirm your ability to assess risks, implement effective governance, proactively respond to incidents and is the preferred credential for IT managers, according to ISACA.To learn more about this and other related topics under this objective, please refer to the following resource: CISM Review Manual, 15th Edition, 1.0, Information Security Governance, Introduction.
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Selected Reading
Critical AMI MegaRAC bug can let attackers hijack, brick servers (bleepingcomputer)
Europol Warns of “Shadow Alliance” Between States and Criminals (Infosecurity Magazine)
ClearFake’s New Widespread Variant: Increased Web3 Exploitation for Malware Delivery (Sekoia.io Blog)
PHP RCE Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Wild to Attack Windows-based Systems (cybersecuritynews)
Scareware Combined With Phishing in Attacks Targeting macOS Users (securityweek)
Sneaky 2FA Joins Tycoon 2FA and EvilProxy in 2025 Phishing Surge (Infosecurity Magazine)
New Jailbreak Technique Bypasses DeepSeek, Copilot, and ChatGPT to Generate Chrome Malware (gbhackers)
Microsoft Warns of New StilachiRAT Malware (SecurityWeek)
Fortinet Vulnerability Exploited in Ransomware Attack, CISA Warns (Infosecurity Magazine)
AI coding assistant Cursor reportedly tells a 'vibe coder' to write his own damn code (TechCrunch)
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An Apache Tomcat vulnerability is under active exploitation. CISA rehires workers ousted by DOGE. Lawmakers look to protect rural water systems from cyber threats. Western Alliance Bank notifies 22,000 individuals of a data breach. A new cyberattack method called BitM allows hackers to bypass multi-factor authentication. A Chinese cyberespionage group targets Central European diplomats. A new cyberattack uses ChatGPT infrastructure to target the financial sector and U.S. government agencies. Australia sues a major securities firm over inadequate protection of customer data. Our Threat Vector segment examines how unifying security capabilities strengthens cyber resilience. Cybercriminals say, “Get me Edward Snowden on the line!”
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Security platformization is transforming the way organizations defend against cyber threats. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Carlos Rivera, Senior Analyst at Forrester, about how unifying security capabilities strengthens cyber resilience. To listen to the full discussion, please check out the episode here or on your favorite podcast app, and tune in to new episodes of Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks every Thursday.
Selected Reading
Critical Apache Tomcat RCE Vulnerability Exploited in Just 30hrs of Public Exploit (Cyber Security News)
CISA Rehires Fired Employees, Immediately Puts Them on Leave (GovInfo Security)
Western Alliance Bank Discloses Data Breach Linked to Cleo Hack (SecurityWeek)
New BitM Attack Lets Hackers Steal User Sessions Within Seconds (Cyber Security News)
US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Boost Rural Water Cybersecurity (SecurityWeek)
Chinese Hackers Target European Diplomats with Malware (GovInfo Security)
Hackers Exploit ChatGPT with CVE-2024-27564, 10,000+ Attacks in a Week (Hackread)
Australia Sues FIIG Investment Firm in Cyber 'Wake-Up Call' (GovInfo Security)
Extortion crew threatened to inform Edward Snowden (?!) if victim didn't pay up (The Register)
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A phishing campaign targets nearly 12,000 GitHub repositories. The BlackLock ransomware group is one to watch. A federal judge orders reinstatement of workers at CISA. Over 100 car dealership websites suffer a supply chain attack, and Hellcat breaches Jaguar Land Rover. Researchers uncover a major vulnerability affecting RSA encryption keys. A Life Insurance Company notifies 355,500 individuals of a December 2024 data breach. A researcher releases a decryptor for Akira ransomware. A new mapping database aims to help NGOs and high-risk individuals find security tools. Tim Starks from CyberScoop reports that trade groups fear a cybersecurity blackout if a key panel and vital cyber law aren’t renewed. A fundamental shift of our understanding of hash tables.
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CyberWire Guest
Today our guest is Tim Starks from CyberScoop is discussing how "Trade groups worry information sharing will worsen without critical infrastructure panel, CISA law renewal."
Selected Reading
Fake "Security Alert" issues on GitHub use OAuth app to hijack accounts (Bleeping Computer)
BlackLock Ransomware Strikes Over 40 Organizations in Just Two Months (GB Hackers)
Federal Judges Block Trump's Mass Firings of Federal Workers (BankInfo Security)
100 Car Dealerships Hit by Supply Chain Attack (SecurityWeek)
Jaguar Land Rover Breached by HELLCAT Ransomware Group using Jira Credentials (Cyber Security News)
Millions Of RSA Key Exposes Serious Flaws That Can Be Exploited (Cyber Security News)
Insurer Notifying 335,500 Customers, Agents, Others of Hack (BankInfo Security)
New Akira ransomware decryptor cracks encryptions keys using GPUs (Bleeping Computer)
Security Database Aims to Empower Non-Profits (Infosecurity Magazine)
Undergraduate Disproves 40-Year-Old Conjecture, Invents New Kind of Hash Table (WIRED)
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Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes.
Chief Product Officer at Cybint Solutions, Ingrid Toppelberg, shares her journey from consulting to bootcamp coach and cybersecurity education. As a young girl, Ingrid wanted to do everything from being a teacher to the head of the World Bank. After consulting for several years, Ingrid found cybersecurity. What she found fascinating about the cyber world is how important it is for absolutely everyone at all levels to know about cybersecurity. Ingrid also develops and conducts bootcamps to reskill displaced people into cybersecurity. Ingrid says to those interested in cyber, "just do it. We need different kinds of minds in cyber keeping us safe." We thank Ingrid for sharing her story with us.
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We thought you might enjoy this episode of Threat Vector podcast from the N2K CyberWIre network as we continue our observance of Women's History Month. You can catch new episodes of Threat Vector every Thursday here and on your favorite podcast app.
In this special Women’s History Month episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with four trailblazing women in cybersecurity who are shaping the industry: Kristy Friedrichs, Chief Partnerships Officer; Tanya Shastri, SVP of Product Management; Sama Manchanda, Consultant at Unit 42; and Stephanie Regan, Principal Technical Architect at Unit 42.
They share their journeys into cybersecurity, discuss the challenges they faced, and offer insights on leadership, innovation, and mentorship. From AI-driven security to digital forensics, these women have made a lasting impact. Tune in to hear their advice for the next generation and why cybersecurity remains one of the most exciting and dynamic fields to be in today.
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Jim Walter, Senior Threat Researcher on SentinelLabs research team, to discuss their work on "HellCat and Morpheus | Two Brands, One Payload as Ransomware Affiliates Drop Identical Code." Over the past six months, new ransomware groups like FunkSec, Nitrogen, and Termite have emerged, while established threats such as Cl0p and LockBit 4.0 have resurfaced. Two prominent Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operations, HellCat and Morpheus, have gained traction, with research indicating that affiliates of both are using nearly identical ransomware payloads.
Despite similarities in their encryption techniques and ransom notes, there is no conclusive evidence linking HellCat and Morpheus to the Underground Team, though shared tools or affiliates may be involved.
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The White House is urging federal agencies not to lay off cybersecurity teams. Google doesn’t deny receiving a secret legal order from the UK government. Microsoft researchers identify a simple method to bypass AI safety guardrails. Scammers are impersonating the Clop ransomware gang. Cisco issues security advisories for multiple IOS XR vulnerabilities. CISA warns of multiple ICS security issues. A LockBit ransomware developer has been extradited to the U.S. GCHQ’s former director calls for stronger cybersecurity collaboration. Rick Howard and Kim Jones pass the mic for the CISO Perspectives podcast. Sniffing out Stingrays.
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CyberWire Guest
Today, we have Dave speaking with Rick Howard, a friend of the show, and Kim Jones, a veteran CISO, educator, and expert in the field, as Rick passes the mic to Kim for a brand new season of CISO Perspectives, formerly CSO Perspectives.
Selected Reading
White House instructs agencies to avoid firing cybersecurity staff, email says (Reuters)
Elon Musk Made Visit to U.S. Spy Agency (Wall Street Journal)
Google refuses to deny it received encryption order from UK government (The Record)
New Context Compliance Exploit Jailbreaks Major AI Models (GB Hackers)
Fraudsters Impersonate Clop Ransomware to Extort Businesses (Infosecurity Magazine)
Cisco Warns of IOS XR Software Vulnerability Let Attackers Trigger DoS condition (Cyber Security News)
CISA Releases Thirteen Industrial Control Systems Focusing Vulnerabilities & Exploits (Cyber Security News)
LockBit Ransomware Developer Extradited to US (SecurityWeek)
Cyber Industry Falls Short on Collaboration, Says Former GCHQ Director (Infosecurity Magazine)
Meet Rayhunter: A New Open Source Tool from EFF to Detect Cellular Spying (Electronic Frontier Foundation)
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The FCC looks to counter Chinese cyber threats. Turmoil at CISA. Volt Typhoon infiltrated a power utility for over 300 days. Europe takes the lead at Ukraine’s annual cyber conference. Facebook discloses a critical vulnerability in FreeType. A new Android spyware infiltrated the Google Play store. Our guest is Alvaro Alonso Ruiz, Co-Founder and CCO of Leanspace, who is discussing software in space with T-Minus Space Daily host Maria Varmazis. A UK hospital finds thousands of unwelcome guests on their network.
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CyberWire Guest
Today our guest is Alvaro Alonso Ruiz, Co-Founder and CCO of Leanspace, who is discussing software in space with T-Minus Space Daily host Maria Varmazis.
Selected Reading
US communications regulator to create council to counter China technology threats (Financial Times)
‘People Are Scared’: Inside CISA as It Reels From Trump’s Purge (WIRED)
CISA cuts $10 million annually from ISAC funding for states amid wider cyber cuts (The Record)
Arizona Secretary of State Proposes Alternative to Defunded National Election Security Program (Democracy Docket)
China's Volt Typhoon Hackers Dwelled in US Electric Grid for 300 Days (SecurityWeek)
Chinese cyberspies backdoor Juniper routers for stealthy access (Bleeping Computer)
At Ukraine’s major cyber conference, Europe takes center stage over US (The Record)
Facebook discloses FreeType 2 flaw exploited in attacks (Bleeping Computer)
New North Korean Android spyware slips onto Google Play (Bleeping Computer)
NHS Trust IT head: ‘Our attack surface was much bigger than we thought’ (Computing)
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The White House names their nominee for CISA’s top spot. Patch Tuesday updates. Apple issues emergency updates for a zero-day WebKit vulnerability. Researchers highlight advanced MFA-bypassing techniques. North Korea's Lazarus Group targets cryptocurrency wallets and browser data. Our guest today is Rocco D’Amico of Brass Valley discussing hidden risks in retired devices and reducing data breach threats. Making sense of the skills gap paradox.
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CyberWire Guest
Joining us today is Rocco D’Amico of Brass Valley discussing hidden risks in retired devices and reducing data breach threats.
Selected Reading
Trump nominates Sean Plankey as new CISA director (Tech Crunch)
CISA worker says 100-strong red team fired after DOGE action (The Register)
March 2025 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Fixes 57 Vulnerabilities, 7 Zero-Days (Hackread)
ICS Patch Tuesday: Advisories Published by CISA, Schneider Electric, Siemens (SecurityWeek)
CISA Warns of Microsoft Windows Management Console (MMC) Vulnerability Exploited in Wild (Cyber Security News)
Apple WebKit Zero-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploit in High Profile Cyber Attacks (Cyber Security News)
Hackers Using Advanced MFA-Bypassing Techniques To Gain Access To User Account (Cyber Security News)
North Korean Lazarus hackers infect hundreds via npm packages (Bleeping Computer)
Welcome to the skills gap paradox (Computing)
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X-Twitter had multiple waves of outages yesterday. Signal’s president warns against agentic AI. A new lawsuit alleges DOGE bypassed critical security safeguards. Is the Five Eyes Alliance fraying? The Minja attack poisons ai memory through user interaction. Researchers report increased activity from the SideWinder APT group. A critical Veritas vulnerability enables remote code execution. A Kansas healthcare provider breach exposes 220,000 patients’ data. New York sues Allstate over data exposure in insurance websites. CISA warns of critical Ivanti and VeraCode vulnerabilities. FTC to refund $25.5 million to victims of tech support scams. On our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Gerald Beuchelt, CISO at Acronis, who is discussing how threat research and intelligence matter to MSPs. The UK celebrates a record-breaking CyberFirst Girls Competition.
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CyberWire Guest
On our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Gerald Beuchelt, CISO at Acronis, who is discussing how threat research and intelligence matter to MSPs.
Selected Reading
Hackers Take Credit for X Cyberattack (SecurityWeek)
X users report login troubles as Dark Storm claims cyberattack (Malwarebytes)
Signal President Meredith Whittaker calls out agentic AI as having 'profound' security and privacy issues (TechCrunch)
Lawsuit Says DOGE Is Ignoring Key Social Security Data Rules (BankInfo Security)
As Trump pivots to Russia, allies weigh sharing less intel with U.S. (NBC News)
MINJA sneak attack poisons AI models for other chatbot users (The Register)
SideWinder APT Group Attacking Military & Government Entities With New Tools (Cyber Security News)
Critical Veritas Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Malicious Code (Cyber Security News)
Kansas healthcare provider says more than 220,000 impacted by cyberattack (The Record)
Allstate sued for exposing personal info in plaintext (The Register)
CISA Urges All Organizations to Patch Exploited Critical Ivanti Vulnerabilities (Infosecurity Magazine)
FTC will send $25.5 million to victims of tech support scams (Bleeping Computer)
Record Number of Girls Compete in CyberFirst Contest (Infosecurity Magazine)
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PHP exploits are active in the wild. Security researchers discover undocumented commands in a popular Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled microcontroller. The ONCD could gain influence in this second Trump administration. The Akira ransomware gang leverages an unsecured webcam. Mission, Texas declares a state of emergency following a cyberattack. The FBI and Secret Service confirm crypto-heists are linked to the 2022 LastPass breach. A popular home appliance manufacturer suffers a cyberattack. Switzerland updates reporting requirements for critical infrastructure operators. Our guest is Errol Weiss, Chief Security Officer at the Health-ISAC, who warns “the cavalry isn’t coming—why the private sector must take the lead in critical infrastructure cybersecurity.” A termination kill switch leads to potential jail time.
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CyberWire Guest
Today, we have Errol Weiss, Chief Security Officer at the Health-ISAC, sharing his take “the cavalry isn’t coming—why the private sector must take the lead in critical infrastructure cybersecurity.”
Selected Reading
Mass Exploitation of Critical PHP Vulnerability Begins (SecurityWeek)
Undocumented commands found in Bluetooth chip used by a billion devices (Bleeping Computer)
White House cyber director’s office set for more power under Trump, experts say (The Record)
Ransomware gang encrypted network from a webcam to bypass EDR (Bleeping Computer)
Texas border city declares state of emergency after cyberattack on government systems (The Record)
Feds Link $150M Cyberheist to 2022 LastPass Hacks (Krebs on Security)
Home appliance company Presto says cyberattack causing delivery delays (The Record)
Switzerland Mandates Cyber-Attack Reporting for Critical Infrastructure (Infosecurity Magazine)
Developer sabotaged ex-employer IT systems with kill switch (The Register)
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Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes.
CEO of ActiveNav, Peter Baumann, takes us on his career journey from minor home electrical experiments to the business of data discovery. He began his career as an electrical engineer, but felt an entrepreneurial spirit was part of his makeup. Following his return to college to study business and finance, Peter talks about being set on the path to shine the light on the data to provide discovery capability. To those interested in the field, he suggests having a broad familiarity of different approaches. We thank Peter for sharing his story with us.
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This week we are joined by Silas Cutler, Principal Security Researcher at Censys, asking the important question of "Will the Real Volt Typhoon Please Stand Up?" The FBI's disruption of the KV Botnet in December 2023, attributed to the Chinese threat group Volt Typhoon, targeted infected systems but did not affect the botnet's control infrastructure.
Despite law enforcement efforts and technical exposure, the botnet's infrastructure has remained largely stable, with only changes in hosting providers, raising questions about whether another party operates the botnet. Censys scanning data from 2024 shows a shift in the botnet's control servers, indicating a response to disruption attempts, while the botnet's operators have shown limited efforts to obscure their infrastructure.
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Will the Real Volt Typhoon Please Stand Up?
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Law enforcement shutters Garantex crypto exchange. NTT discloses breach affecting corporate customers. Malvertising campaign hits nearly a million devices. AI’s role in Canada’s next election. Scammers target Singapore’s PM in AI fraud. Botnets exploit critical IP camera vulnerability. In our International Women's Day and Women’s History Month special, join Liz Stokes as she shares the inspiring stories of women shaping the future of cybersecurity. And how did Insider threats turn a glitch into a goldmine?
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In this special International Women’s Day edition, we shine a spotlight on the incredible women in and around our network who are shaping the future of cybersecurity. Join Liz Stokes as we celebrate Selena Larson, Threat Researcher at Proofpoint, and co-host of Only Malware in the Building, Gianna Whitver, CEO & Co-Founder of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society and co-host of the Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing podcast, Maria Velasquez, Chief Growth Officer & Co-Founder of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society and co-host of the Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing podcast, Chris Hare, Project Management Specialist and Content Developer at N2K Networks, and host of CertByte, Ann Lang, Project Manager at N2K Networks, Jennifer Eiben, Executive Producer at N2K Networks, and Maria Varmazis, host of the T-Minus Space Daily show at N2K Networks for their achievements, resilience, and the invaluable contributions they make to keeping our digital world secure.
Selected Reading
Russian crypto exchange Garantex’s website taken down in apparent law enforcement operation (The Record)
Data breach at Japanese telecom giant NTT hits 18,000 companies (BleepingComputer)
Malvertising campaign leads to info stealers hosted on GitHub (Microsoft)
Canadian intelligence agency warns of threat AI poses to upcoming elections (The Record)
Deepfakes of Singapore PM Used to Sell Crypto, Residency Program (Bloomberg)
Edimax Camera Zero-Day Disclosed by CISA Exploited by Botnets (SecurityWeek)
Magecart: How Akamai Protected a Global Retailer Against a Live Attack (Akamai)
Cybercrime 'crew' stole $635,000 in Taylor Swift concert tickets (BleepingComputer)
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US Justice Department charges employees of Chinese IT contractor i-Soon. Silk Typhoon targets the IT supply chain for initial access. Chrome extensions that change shape. Attackers target airflow misconfigurations. LibreOffice vulnerability opens the door to script-based attacks. NSO group leaders face charges in spyware case. Today, our own Dave Bittner is our guest as he appeared on the Adopting Zero Trust podcast at ThreatLocker’s Zero Trust World 2025 event with hosts Elliot Volkman and Neal Dennis and guest Dr. Chase Cunningham. And turning $1B into thin air.
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CyberWire Guest
Today, our own Dave Bittner is in our guest spot as he appeared on the Adopting Zero Trust podcast at ThreatLocker’s Zero Trust World 2025 event with hosts Elliot Volkman and Neal Dennis and guest Dr. Chase Cunningham aka Dr. Zero Trust. Adopting Zero Trust is an ongoing conversation about the people and organizations adopting Zero Trust. You can catch the full episode here where Dave and Dr. Zero Trust weigh the difference between delivering refined news and raw perspective, hitting critical mass for AI, and the current political environment.
Selected Reading
US charges Chinese nationals in cyberattacks on Treasury, dissidents and more (The Record)
Silk Typhoon targeting IT supply chain (Microsoft)
Malicious Chrome extensions can spoof password managers in new attack (Bleeping Computer)
Apache Airflow Misconfigurations Leak Login Credentials to Hackers (GB Hackers)
LibreOffice Flaw Allows Attackers to Run Arbitrary Scripts via Macro URL (GB Hackers)
Exploited VMware ESXi Flaws Put Many at Risk of Ransomware, Other Attacks (SecurityWeek)
Catalan court says NSO Group executives can be charged in spyware investigation (TechCrunch)
Former top NSA cyber official: Probationary firings ‘devastating’ to cyber, national security (CyberScoop)
Financial Organizations Urge CISA to Revise Proposed CIRCIA Implementation (SecurityWeek)
North Koreans finish initial laundering stage after more than $1 billion stolen from Bybit (The Record)
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US Treasury Department sanctions Iranian national accused of running the Nemesis criminal marketplace. Hunters International threatens to leak data stolen from Tata Technologies. Apple challenges U.K.’s iCloud encryption backdoor order. UK competition regulator says no investigation into Microsoft's OpenAI partnership. Stealthy malware campaign targets the UAE's aviation and satellite industry. This week on our CertByte segment, N2K’s Chris Hare is joined by Troy McMillan to break down a question targeting the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. And hackers hit the books.
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CertByte Segment
Welcome to CertByte! On this bi-weekly segment hosted by Chris Hare, a content developer and project management specialist at N2K. This week, Chris is joined by Troy McMillan to break down a question targeting the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam, 201-301, version 1.1 exam. Today’s question comes from N2K’s Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA 200-301) Practice Test.
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Selected Reading
Treasury sanctions Iranian national behind defunct Nemesis darknet marketplace (The Record)
Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Tata Technologies (SecurityWeek)
Apple is challenging U.K.’s iCloud encryption backdoor order (TechCrunch)
UK's competition regulator says Microsoft's OpenAI partnership doesn't qualify for investigation (TechCrunch)
Call It What You Want: Threat Actor Delivers Highly Targeted Multistage Polyglot Malware (Proofpoint)
Snail Mail Fail: Fake Ransom Note Campaign Preys on Fear (GuidePoint Security)
Fake police call cryptocurrency investors to steal their funds (Bitdefender)
Microsoft Teams tactics, malware connect Black Basta, Cactus ransomware (Bleeping Computer)
Investigator says differing names for hacker groups, hackers studying investigative methods hinders law enforcement (CyberScoop)
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CISA says it will continue monitoring Russian cyber threats. Broadcom patches zero-days that can lead to VM escape. Google patches 43 Bugs, including two sneaky zero-days. CISA flags vulnerabilities exploited in the wild. Palau's health ministry recovers from ransomware attack. Lost and found or lost and leaked? On this week's Threat Vector segment, David Moulton previews an episode with Hollie Hennessy on IoT cybersecurity risk mitigation and next week’s special International Women's Day episode featuring trailblazing women from Palo Alto Networks sharing their cybersecurity journeys and leadership insights. And is that really you?
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Threat Vector Segment
On our Threat Vector Segment, host David Moulton shares previews of two upcoming episodes. On this Thursday’s episode, he speaks with Hollie Hennessy, Principal Analyst for IoT Cybersecurity at Omdia, to discuss how attackers exploit vulnerabilities in connected environments and the best approaches for risk mitigation.
The next week On Thursday, March 13th, David shares four conversations with some of the trailblazing women at Palo Alto Networks in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. They share their journeys into cybersecurity, discuss the challenges they faced and offer insights on leadership, innovation, and mentorship. Be sure to tune in for some inspiring stories.
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Selected Reading
DHS says CISA won’t stop looking at Russian cyber threats (CyberScoop)
Did Trump Admin Order U.S. Cyber Command and CISA to Stand Down on Russia? (Zero Day)
Broadcom Patches 3 VMware Zero-Days Exploited in the Wild (SecurityWeek)
Google fixes Android zero-day exploited by Serbian authorities (Bleeping Computer)
Several flaws added to CISA known exploited vulnerabilities catalog (SC Media)
Palau health ministry on the mend after Qilin ransomware attack (The Record)
Lost luggage data leak exposes nearly a million records (Cybernews)
Lee Enterprises ransomware attack halts freelance and contractor payments (TechCrunch)
TikTok Blasts Australia for YouTube Carveout in Social Media Ban (Bloomberg)
Deepfake cyberattacks proliferated in 2024, iProov claims (The Register)
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