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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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).
Security Challenges, Ransomware Attacks Plague School Districts
A slew of ransomware attacks is causing government officials to consider the resources needed to secure school district networks.
APT35 Goes on Phishing Offensive With New Tricks
APT35 attackers are using a new technique in their phishing attacks, which leverages a function from Telegram.
Trickbot Expands Malware Distribution Channels
Researchers observed known threat groups infecting victims with TrickBot for the first time in June, suggesting that the malware operators are expanding their distribution channels.
Microsoft Fixes Actively Exploited Windows Zero-Day
Microsoft issued a fix for a use-after-free Windows vulnerability that was being leveraged in attacks, as part of its October Patch Tuesday roundup.
The Art of Extortion: Cybercriminals Build Up Blackmail Tactics
When it comes to cyber extortion, attackers are constantly on the hunt for new ways to put pressure on victims to pay up.