Texas Teen Arrested for Scattered Spider Telecom Hacks

December 6, 2024 at 04:24PM The FBI has arrested 19-year-old Remington Goy Ogletree, linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, for a phishing operation that targeted telecommunications and a national bank. He admitted involvement in sending millions of phishing texts and revealed the group’s tactics. This arrest follows a series of similar crackdowns on Scattered … Read more

Microsoft Expands Access to Windows Recall AI Feature

December 6, 2024 at 04:10PM Microsoft has expanded its Windows Recall feature to Copilot+ PCs with AMD and Intel chipsets, following an initial rollout for Snapdragon devices. The AI-powered tool allows users to revisit recorded activities, raising privacy concerns. Microsoft has enhanced security measures and delayed the launch to address these issues before the limited … Read more

Microsoft expands Recall preview to Intel and AMD Copilot+ PCs

December 6, 2024 at 02:11PM Microsoft is testing its AI-powered Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs with AMD and Intel processors, specifically for users in the Windows 11 Insider program. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways: 1. **Microsoft AI Recall Feature**: Testing is currently underway for the AI-powered Recall feature. 2. **Hardware Compatibility**: The testing is being conducted … Read more

Ultralytics AI model hijacked to infect thousands with cryptominer

December 6, 2024 at 01:57PM The Ultralytics YOLO11 AI model was compromised in a supply chain attack, deploying cryptominers via versions 8.3.41 and 8.3.42 on PyPI. Users installing these versions faced account bans. The company has released a clean version 8.3.43 and is conducting a security audit to prevent future incidents. **Meeting Takeaways: Ultralytics YOLO11 … Read more

Salt Typhoon forces FCC’s hand on making telcos secure their networks

December 6, 2024 at 01:32PM The FCC, led by Jessica Rosenworcel, plans to enforce stricter network security measures for telecom operators following the Salt Typhoon cyberattacks. Proposed rules would require annual cybersecurity reports and compliance with CALEA. The initiative aims to enhance national security and address vulnerabilities exposed by recent breaches affecting telecom infrastructure. ### … Read more

Blue Yonder SaaS giant breached by Termite ransomware gang

December 6, 2024 at 11:37AM The Termite ransomware gang has taken responsibility for the November breach affecting Blue Yonder, a software as a service (SaaS) provider. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Incident Confirmation**: The Termite ransomware group has taken responsibility for the November breach involving Blue Yonder, a software as a service (SaaS) provider. 2. **Focus on … Read more

New Windows zero-day exposes NTLM credentials, gets unofficial patch

December 6, 2024 at 11:37AM A new zero-day vulnerability allows attackers to capture NTLM credentials via malicious files in Windows Explorer, affecting all Windows versions from 7 to 11. Discovered by 0patch, the flaw lacks an official fix from Microsoft. 0patch will provide a free micropatch while users can also disable NTLM authentication. ### Meeting … Read more

FSB Uses Trojan App to Monitor Russian Programmer Accused of Supporting Ukraine

December 6, 2024 at 11:24AM A Russian programmer’s Android device was secretly infected with spyware by the FSB after his detention for allegedly donating to Ukraine. The spyware, disguised as a legitimate app, enables extensive data collection. This incident highlights the risks associated with security services gaining custody of personal devices. ### Meeting Takeaways – … Read more

Crypto-stealing malware posing as a meeting app targets Web3 pros

December 6, 2024 at 10:45AM Cybercriminals have launched a campaign named “Meeten,” targeting Web3 professionals via fake video meetings that install crypto-stealing malware on Windows and Macs. The scheme uses sophisticated social engineering tactics to prompt users to download malicious software, compromising sensitive data, including cryptocurrency wallets and personal banking information. ### Meeting Takeaways on … Read more

Why SOC Roles Need to Evolve to Attract a New Generation

December 6, 2024 at 10:07AM The SOC analyst role is increasingly seen as high-stress and thankless, contributing to high turnover and talent shortages. To retain skilled analysts, companies must integrate AI to automate repetitive tasks and offer mentorship, training, and growth opportunities, thereby transforming these roles into more dynamic and rewarding positions. ### Key Takeaways … Read more