Weekly Security Sprint EP 91. Holiday scams, prepping the board / ransomware, and bomb threats
In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics: Seasonal Scams! CISA: Shop Safely This Holiday Season FTC: Scammers are delivering phishing messages this holiday season ClouDSEK: Cyber Monday Scams: A Comprehensive Analysis of Threats and Mitigation Strategies Ransomware & Resilience! UK NCSC: Cyber Security Toolkit for Boards: updated briefing pack released. New presentation includes voiceover and insights on ransomware attack on the British Library. Cannabis industry is apparent target of Everest Ransomware, security experts warn Cannabis-ISAO eCrime The costs of ransomware: Cyber attack prompts Stoli Group USA bankruptcy filing Risky Biz News - Hoboken ransomware attack Starbucks, Grocers Revert to Manual Processes After Ransomware Attack on Third-Party Software System Risky Biz News - Bologna FC ransomware attack The Evolution of BlackBasta Malware Dissemination Ransomware-driven data exfiltration: techniques and implications The ransomware attack that started it all. A North Korean hacker group’s attack on Sony Pictures in 2014 was the precursor to today’s global ransomware menace, according to US intelligence community’s ransomware expert, Laura Galante. Ransomware Roundup - Interlock Key Considerations for Legal Compliance in Ransomware Recovery FBI-Wanted Hacker Behind Global Ransomware Attacks Arrested in Russia Threats to Public Officials and associated risks Trump administration picks targeted with bomb threats and swatting FBI Statement Regarding Threats to Nominees and Appointees Most of Connecticut's delegation in Congress targeted by bomb threats Jeffries office: Bomb threats made against Dem lawmakers ‘unacceptable’ Arizona Man Sentenced for Making Online Threats Against Public Servants Including Federal Officials Quick Hits Live Virtual Presentations on Targeted Violence Prevention. The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) is pleased to offer new opportunities to attend live virtual presentations on preventing targeted violence. In these presentations, our expert researchers will share findings and implications from decades of research on targeted violence and offer strategies for preventing acts of violence impacting the places where we work, learn, worship, and otherwise live our daily lives. This list of available virtual training events is regularly updated, and presentation topics change from month to month. Register Here HSI Investigation Leads to Seizure of $3.5 Million Dollars Stolen in Business Email Compromise Scam CISA: AI Red Teaming: Applying Software TEVV for AI Evaluations Biden tightens tech controls on China as clock ticks down Russian ‘spy ring plotted high-level espionage, including honey traps.’