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  • The Register: Biden signs sweeping cybersecurity order, just in time for Trump to gut it

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/17/biden_cybersecurity_eo/ Source: The Register Title: Biden signs sweeping cybersecurity order, just in time for Trump to gut it Feedly Summary: Ransomware, AI, secure software, digital IDs – there’s something for everyone in the presidential directive Analysis Joe Biden, in the final days of his US presidency, issued another cybersecurity order that is nearly…

  • Wired: The FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel Isn’t Leaving Without a Fight

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/the-fccs-jessica-rosenworcel-isnt-leaving-without-a-fight/ Source: Wired Title: The FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel Isn’t Leaving Without a Fight Feedly Summary: As the US faces “the worst telecommunications hack in our nation’s history,” by China’s Salt Typhoon hackers, the outgoing FCC chair is determined to bolster network security if it’s the last thing she does. AI Summary and Description:…

  • The Register: Fortinet: FortiGate config leaks are genuine but misleading

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/17/fortinet_fortigate_config_leaks/ Source: The Register Title: Fortinet: FortiGate config leaks are genuine but misleading Feedly Summary: Competition hots up with Ivanti over who can have the worst start to a year Fortinet has confirmed that previous analyses of records leaked by the Belsen Group are indeed genuine FortiGate configs stolen during a zero-day raid…

  • Cloud Blog: Cloud CISO Perspectives: Talk cyber in business terms to win allies

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/cloud-ciso-perspectives-talk-cyber-in-business-terms-to-win-allies/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Cloud CISO Perspectives: Talk cyber in business terms to win allies Feedly Summary: Welcome to the first Cloud CISO Perspectives for January 2025. We’re starting off the year at the top with boards of directors, and how talking about cybersecurity in business terms can help us better convey…

  • The Register: Medusa ransomware group claims attack on UK’s Gateshead Council

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/17/gateshead_council_cybersecurity_incident/ Source: The Register Title: Medusa ransomware group claims attack on UK’s Gateshead Council Feedly Summary: Pastes allegedly stolen documents on leak site with £600K demand Another year and yet another UK local authority has been pwned by a ransomware crew. This time it’s Gateshead Council in North East England at the hands…

  • Wired: Hackers Likely Stole FBI Call Logs From AT&T That Could Compromise Informants

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/hackers-likely-stole-fbi-call-logs-from-att-that-could-compromise-informants/ Source: Wired Title: Hackers Likely Stole FBI Call Logs From AT&T That Could Compromise Informants Feedly Summary: A breach of AT&T that exposed “nearly all” of the company’s customers may have included records related to confidential FBI sources, potentially explaining the Bureau’s new embrace of end-to-end encryption. AI Summary and Description: Yes…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: Find the helpers

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    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/find-the-helpers/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Find the helpers Feedly Summary: Bill discusses how to find ‘the helpers’ and the importance of knowledge sharing. Plus, there’s a lot to talk about in our latest vulnerability roundup. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: This edition of the Threat Source newsletter emphasizes the importance of…

  • The Register: Enzo Biochem settles lawsuit over 2023 ransomware attack for $7.5M

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/16/enzo_biochem_ransomware_lawsuit/ Source: The Register Title: Enzo Biochem settles lawsuit over 2023 ransomware attack for $7.5M Feedly Summary: That’s in addition to the $4.5M fine paid to three state AGs last year Enzo Biochem has settled a consolidated class-action lawsuit relating to its 2023 ransomware incident for $7.5 million.… AI Summary and Description: Yes…

  • Docker: Protecting the Software Supply Chain: The Art of Continuous Improvement

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    Source URL: https://www.docker.com/blog/software-supply-chain-art-of-continuous-improvement/ Source: Docker Title: Protecting the Software Supply Chain: The Art of Continuous Improvement Feedly Summary: Discover how Docker’s tools enhance software supply chain security, empowering teams to innovate securely at every stage of development. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text emphasizes the critical need for continuous improvement in software security,…

  • Schneier on Security: FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from Thousands of Computers

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    Source URL: https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/01/fbi-deletes-plugx-malware-from-thousands-of-computers.html Source: Schneier on Security Title: FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from Thousands of Computers Feedly Summary: According to a DOJ press release, the FBI was able to delete the Chinese-used PlugX malware from “approximately 4,258 U.S.-based computers and networks.” Details: To retrieve information from and send commands to the hacked machines, the malware…