While cybersecurity risks to the democratic process have been pervasive for many years now, the prevalence of AI now represents new threats.
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 February 12, 2024
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Deepfake Democracy: AI Technology Complicates Election Security
While cybersecurity risks to the democratic process have been pervasive for many years now, the prevalence of AI now represents new threats.
Ongoing Azure Compromises Target Senior Execs, Microsoft 365 Apps
Attackers are breaching cloud environments and playing games with corporate Microsoft 365 apps, and further victims are likely to come.
China's Dogged Campaign to Portray Itself as Victim of US Hacking
After the US and its allies formally accused China of irresponsible and malicious behavior in cyberspace back in 2021, the government there has been on a mission to cast the US in the same light.
macOS Targeted by New Backdoor Linked to ALPHV Ransomware
macOS data exfiltration malware poses as an update for Visual Studio code editor.
CISO Corner: DoD Regs, Neurodiverse Talent & Tel Aviv's Light Rail
Also in this issue: How the SEC's reporting rules are being weaponized, quishing attacks plaguing execs, and tabletop exercises making a comeback.
Ransomware Groups Claim Hits on Hyundai Motor Europe and a California Union
The unrelated cyberattacks both occurred in January.
How 'Big 4' Nations' Cyber Capabilities Threaten the West
Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea pose significant cyber threats to Western nations.
Kenya Detected Over 1B Cyber Threats in Q4
Officials attribute the massive volume to the nation's enhanced cyber threat monitoring capabilities.
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China Caught Dropping RAT Designed for FortiGate Devices
Dutch military intelligence warns that new malware, called "Coathanger," was found in multiple FortiGate devices during an incident response, and that Chinese-state actors are using the persistent RAT for espionage.

Super Bowl LVIII Presents a Vast Attack Surface for Threat Actors
The NFL's digitization of almost all aspects of the event means it has a lot more turf to protect for itself, and for the game's tens of millions of fans.

5 AI Priorities to Stay Competitive
In 2023, we learned just how big an impact AI will have on the world. What happens next?

How Hospitals Can Help Improve Medical Device Data Security
To thwart cybercriminals, medical device manufacturers and hospitals must understand each other's roles and shared responsibilities in protecting health information.

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'Coyote' Malware Begins Its Hunt, Preying on 61 Banking Apps
Brazil, the world's center for banking Trojan malware, has produced one of its most advanced tools yet. And as history shows, Coyote may soon expand its territory.
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Why Demand for Tabletop Exercises Is Growing
Tabletop exercises can be an effective and affordable way to test an organization's defense and response capabilities against cyberattack.
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Managed Everything? Vendors Shift Focus to Services
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