CISA Emergency Directive Orders Mitigations After Microsoft Breach
The U.S. government has made public an emergency directive that it issued last week for federal agencies, ordering them to take
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Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch
Executive EditorLindsey O’Donnell-Welch is an award-winning journalist who strives to shed light on how security issues impact not only businesses and defenders on the front line, but also the daily lives of consumers.
In her previous position at Threatpost, Lindsey covered all aspects of the cybersecurity industry - from data privacy regulatory efforts to the evolution of underground cybercriminal marketplaces. Prior to that, Lindsey specialized in writing about microprocessors, enterprise business technology and the Internet of Things at CRN. In Lindsey’s spare time, she enjoys playing tennis and traveling.
- lindsey@decipher.sc
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CISA Releases Cyber Incident Reporting Rule Draft
CISA has laid out the proposed details of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA).
Wyden: SEC, FTC Should Investigate UnitedHealth’s ‘Negligent’ Security Practices
The senator called for investigations into “negligent cybersecurity practices” by UnitedHealth Group after a ransomware attack on its subsidiary Change Healthcare.
Check Point Releases Fix For Zero-Day VPN Flaw
The flaw (CVE-2024-24919) could enable attackers to read certain information on Gateways if they are connected to the Internet and enabled with Remote Access VPN or Mobile Access.
North Korean Threat Actor Deploys New, Custom Ransomware
A new North Korean threat group called Moonstone Sleet relies on trojanized, legitimate software, deploys custom ransomware and creates fake companies to further trick victims in its campaigns.
Backdoor Found in Courtroom Recording Software Installer
Researchers are warning of an apparent supply chain attack via a specific version of JAVS Viewer, audio-visual recording software used for courtrooms.
Privacy, Security Concerns Mount Over Microsoft Recall Feature
Privacy experts are criticizing a new Microsoft screenshot feature called Recall on its recently announced Copilot Plus PCs.