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.
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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).
Microsoft Fixes Known, Exploited Flaw in Windows Diagnostic Tool
The flaw was first reported to Microsoft in 2019, but at the time it said it did not consider the issue to be a vulnerability.
How Three Ransomware Groups Targeted One Vulnerable Network
Researchers warn of an uptick in multiple ransomware groups targeting the same vulnerable networks, as seen in a recent attack that involved Hive, LockBit and BlackCat/ALPHV affiliates.
Treasury Department Sanctions Tornado Cash Crypto Mixer
Tornado Cash is the second virtual currency mixer in three months to be sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Decipher Podcast: Megan Stifel
Megan Stifel, the chief strategy officer at the Institute for Security and Technology and co-chair of the Ransomware Task Force, talks about ransomware mitigation measures for organizations at a global scale and for small and medium-sized businesses.
Linux Botnet Targets Weak SSH Server Credentials
A new botnet targets weak SSH server credentials, but its limited DDoS capabilities and "curious changes" leave researchers questioning its motivations.