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In Other News: FBI’s Ransomware Disruptions, Recall Delayed Again, CrowdStrike Responds to Bloomberg Article

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November 1, 2024 at 08:46AM FBI conducted over 30 ransomware disruption operations this year. The Windows Recall has been postponed until December, and CrowdStrike has issued a response to a Bloomberg article. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **FBI Ransomware Operations**: The FBI has conducted over 30 disruption operations related to ransomware this year, highlighting their ongoing efforts … Read more

Uncle Sam outs a Russian accused of developing Redline infostealing malware

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October 29, 2024 at 07:39PM US authorities have charged Maxim Rudometov, a Russian national, for developing the Redline infostealer, which has affected millions since 2020. The FBI’s investigation involved extensive digital tracking of his online activities. The case is part of Operation Magnus, targeting cybercrime, but Rudometov remains at large in Russia. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … Read more

Feds investigate China’s Salt Typhoon amid campaign phone hacks

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October 28, 2024 at 04:09PM The FBI is investigating cyberattacks by Chinese-linked group Salt Typhoon on US telecoms, targeting phones of prominent political figures including Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Affected companies, like Verizon and AT&T, are under scrutiny, prompting questions from lawmakers about their security measures amid rising cyber threats linked to China. ### … Read more

US says Chinese hackers breached multiple telecom providers

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October 28, 2024 at 12:09PM The FBI and CISA reported that Chinese hackers breached U.S. telecommunications providers, prompting investigations and alerts to affected entities. Emphasizing collaboration to mitigate threats, the U.S. government encourages potentially compromised organizations to report incidents. Canada also detected cyber scans by Chinese threat actors targeting government and democratic institutions, urging enhanced … Read more

US, Australia Release New Security Guide for Software Makers

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October 25, 2024 at 08:46AM CISA, FBI, and ACSC have released guidance aimed at assisting software manufacturers in creating secure deployment processes. This new security guide aims to strengthen the safety and reliability of software applications. The information was shared in a report by SecurityWeek. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Publication of Guidance**: CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure … Read more

CISA, FBI Seek Public Comment on Software Security Bad Practices Guidance

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October 17, 2024 at 12:08PM CISA and the FBI are seeking public feedback on new guidance addressing poor software security practices. The initiative aims to enhance security measures and raise awareness of risky behaviors in software development. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Request for Public Comment**: CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) and the FBI are soliciting … Read more

Anonymous Sudan isn’t any more: two alleged operators named, charged

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October 17, 2024 at 03:33AM The US Attorney’s Office indicted Sudanese nationals Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer, alleged operators of the hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan. They face charges related to numerous DDoS attacks on US critical infrastructure. Authorities claim to have degraded the group’s capabilities and seized its attack tools. ### … Read more

FBI created a cryptocurrency so it could watch it being abused

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October 11, 2024 at 01:32AM The FBI created a cryptocurrency, NexFundAI, to monitor and apprehend suspected fraudsters, resulting in arrests in three countries. The initiative targeted alleged “wash trading” schemes aimed at misleading investors. Charges were filed against several individuals and organizations, including Saitama, for manipulating crypto markets and making false statements. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

Ukrainian pleads guilty to operating Raccoon Stealer malware

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October 7, 2024 at 05:17PM Mark Sokolovsky has pleaded guilty to his involvement in the Raccoon Stealer malware cybercrime. He distributed the malware under a MaaS model, allowing users to rent it for weekly or monthly fees. Sokolovsky was arrested in the Netherlands in March 2022, and the FBI dismantled the malware’s infrastructure in a … Read more

DoJ Charges 3 Iranian Hackers in Political ‘Hack & Leak’ Campaign

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September 30, 2024 at 04:48PM The US Justice Department has charged three members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps with running a cyber campaign to impact the upcoming US presidential election. They are accused of conducting hacks against political campaigns, officials, and media members. The attackers used spear-phishing techniques targeting senior government officials and journalists, … Read more