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  • The Register: HybridPetya: More proof that Secure Boot bypasses are not just an urban legend

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/12/hopefully_just_a_poc_hybridpetya/ Source: The Register Title: HybridPetya: More proof that Secure Boot bypasses are not just an urban legend Feedly Summary: Although it hasn’t been seen in the wild yet A new ransomware strain dubbed HybridPetya was able to exploit a patched vulnerability to bypass Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Secure Boot on unrevoked…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: Stopping ransomware before it starts: Lessons from Cisco Talos Incident Response

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    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/stopping-ransomware-before-it-starts/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Stopping ransomware before it starts: Lessons from Cisco Talos Incident Response Feedly Summary: Explore lessons learned from over two years of Talos IR pre-ransomware engagements, highlighting the key security measures, indicators and recommendations that have proven effective in stopping ransomware attacks before they begin. AI Summary and…

  • Schneier on Security: Generative AI as a Cybercrime Assistant

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    Source URL: https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/09/generative-ai-as-a-cybercrime-assistant.html Source: Schneier on Security Title: Generative AI as a Cybercrime Assistant Feedly Summary: Anthropic reports on a Claude user: We recently disrupted a sophisticated cybercriminal that used Claude Code to commit large-scale theft and extortion of personal data. The actor targeted at least 17 distinct organizations, including in healthcare, the emergency services,…

  • The Register: It looks like you’re ransoming data. Would you like some help?

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/03/ransomware_ai_abuse/ Source: The Register Title: It looks like you’re ransoming data. Would you like some help? Feedly Summary: AI-powered ransomware, extortion chatbots, vibe hacking … just wait until agents replace affiliates It’s no secret that AI tools make it easier for cybercriminals to steal sensitive data and then extort victim organizations. But two…

  • Slashdot: Hackers Threaten To Submit Artists’ Data To AI Models If Art Site Doesn’t Pay Up

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/09/02/1936245/hackers-threaten-to-submit-artists-data-to-ai-models-if-art-site-doesnt-pay-up?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Hackers Threaten To Submit Artists’ Data To AI Models If Art Site Doesn’t Pay Up Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The ransomware attack by LunaLock presents a significant threat to data privacy and security, especially with its novel approach of threatening to submit stolen artwork to…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: Link up, lift up, level up

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    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/link-up-lift-up-level-up/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Link up, lift up, level up Feedly Summary: This week, Joe encourages you to find your community in cybersecurity and make the effort to grow, network and hack stuff together. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text provides a reflective overview of community networking within the…

  • Cloud Blog: Unleash Your Business Potential: The Total Economic Impact of ChromeOS

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/chrome-enterprise/unleash-your-business-potential-the-total-economic-impact-of-chromeos/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Unleash Your Business Potential: The Total Economic Impact of ChromeOS Feedly Summary: In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations are continuously challenged to achieve more with fewer resources. The demand is high for technology that is not only powerful but also economical, simple to manage, and secure. Enter ChromeOS,…

  • Cloud Blog: Google named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Incident Response 2025 Vendor Assessment

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/google-named-a-leader-in-idc-marketscape-worldwide-incident-response-2025-vendor-assessment/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Google named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Incident Response 2025 Vendor Assessment Feedly Summary: Today’s cybersecurity landscape requires partners with expertise and resources to handle any incident. Mandiant, a core part of Google Cloud Security, can empower organizations to navigate critical moments, prepare for future threats, build…