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  • Mega US healthcare payments network restores system 9 months after ransomware attack

    November 20, 2024 at 01:09PM Change Healthcare has restored its clearinghouse services after a February ransomware attack, affecting 94% of hospitals. Despite partial recovery, financial strain persists for providers, with over $6 billion loaned. CEO Andrew Witty faced Congress for the decision to pay a $22 million ransom. Security lapses were criticized as “egregious negligence.”…

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  • Google’s AI bug hunters sniff out two dozen-plus code gremlins that humans missed

    November 20, 2024 at 12:09PM Google’s OSS-Fuzz project has identified 26 vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw in OpenSSL. Utilizing AI-driven fuzzing, the tool finds bugs unlikely to be detected by humans. OSS-Fuzz aims to automate the fuzzing workflow, enhancing code testing with large language models to improve security against potential threats. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1.…

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  • Microsoft confirms game audio issues on Windows 11 24H2 PCs

    November 20, 2024 at 11:52AM Microsoft identified a bug in Windows 24H2 that leads to game audio unexpectedly increasing to full volume when using USB DAC sound systems. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Issue Identified**: Microsoft has acknowledged a bug in Windows 24H2. 2. **Impact**: The bug leads to game audio unexpectedly increasing to full volume when…

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  • New Ghost Tap attack abuses NFC mobile payments to steal money

    November 20, 2024 at 11:45AM Cybercriminals are exploiting a method called ‘Ghost Tap’ to cash out stolen credit card details via mobile payment systems, using money mules worldwide. This tactic, more sophisticated than past methods, enables remote cash outs at multiple locations, making detection difficult for financial institutions. Consumer vigilance is essential to prevent losses.…

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  • Risk Intelligence Startup RIIG Raises $3 Million

    November 20, 2024 at 11:43AM SecurityWeek offers comprehensive cybersecurity news, covering topics like malware, ransomware, data breaches, and cyberwarfare. It features resources such as webcasts, a daily briefing newsletter, and events like the ICS Cybersecurity Conference. Subscribers can stay updated on trends and expert insights while managing risks in cybersecurity. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. **Cybersecurity…

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