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FBI and CISA warn of attacks by Rhysida ransomware gang

Security Affairs

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. wevtutil.exe A standard Windows Event Utility tool used to view event logs. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.”

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Law enforcement operation seized Ragnar Locker group’s infrastructure

Security Affairs

Both FBI and Europol declined to comment on the events. The police on Thursday seized the Tor negotiation and data leak sites. This is an important achievement in the fight against cybercrime. More details are expected to be released tomorrow.

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China-linked APT Volt Typhoon remained undetected for years in US infrastructure

Security Affairs

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure.

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The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020: Implications for Devices

eSecurity Planet

As more information about IoT device vulnerabilities is published, the pressure on industry and government authorities to enhance security standards might be reaching a tipping point. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large.

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The proposed EU Cyber Resilience Act: what it is and how it may impact the supply chain

Data Protection Report

The CRA introduces common cybersecurity rules for manufacturers, developers and distributors of products with digital elements, covering both hardware and software. Manufacturers of products must also comply with various requirements relating to the handling of vulnerabilities which are set out in section 2 of Annex I of the CRA.

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Elections 2024, artificial intelligence could upset world balances

Security Affairs

Governments should recognize electoral processes as critical infrastructure and enact laws to regulate the use of generative Artificial Intelligence. Key events include the European Parliament elections in June, the U.S. Elections are scheduled in several countries worldwide in 2024, with potential geopolitical implications.

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US govt is hunting a Chinese malware that can interfere with its military operations

Security Affairs

The US government believes that China has deployed malware in key US power and communications networks that can be activated in case of a conflict. military operations in the event of a conflict, including if Beijing moves against Taiwan in coming years.” ” states The New York Times.