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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3 Things We Still Don’t Know About the XZ Backdoor
The XZ Utils backdoor was a very subtle operation that took several years to pull off, and while some of the technical details are
CISA Releases Cyber Incident Reporting Rule Draft
CISA has laid out the proposed details of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA).
Espionage Attacks Against Telecom, Aerospace Firms Reveal Stealthy RAT
A RAT that has stayed under the radar for at least three years was recently uncovered in highly targeted espionage attacks against companies in the telecommunications and aerospace industries.
Adversary Security Blunders Reveal LittleLooter Android Malware
During an investigation into suspected Iranian threat group ITG18, researchers found various security errors made by the attackers that gave them an inside look into their TTPs.
Decipher Podcast: Derek Manky
Lindsey O'Donnell-Welch talks to Derek Manky of Fortinet about the breakdown of barriers between private firms and public sector agencies, law enforcement and the security industry.
Apple Fixes MacOS Flaw Abused in XCSSET Malware Attacks
Researchers uncovered a flaw in macOS that could allow attackers to access permissions, like screen recording, on victim devices - without their approval.
Cyber Insurance Industry Grapples With Evolving Security Risks
As demand for cyber insurance skyrockets, insurers are scrutinizing specific security risk factors more carefully when determining the cost and affordability of coverage.