Dark Reading Daily -- November 14, 2023

'Hunters International' Cyberattackers Take Over Hive Ransomware

Hunters International appears to have acquired Hive ransomware from its original operators and may be seeking to cash in on the malware's reputation.

Australian Ports Resume Operation After Crippling Cyber Disruption

Details of a major cyberattack against Australia's shipping industry remain few and far between, but the economic impact is clear.

Q&A: Generative AI Comes to the Middle East, Driving Security Changes

The influx of generative AI could cause security leaders to learn new skills and defensive tactics.

Ducktail Malware Targets the Fashion Industry

Threat actors distributed an archive containing images of new products by major clothing companies, along with a malicious executable disguised with a PDF icon.

SEC Suit Ushers in New Era of Cyber Enforcement

A federal push to enforce cybersecurity requirements is holding public companies and government contractors accountable as a matter of law and for national security.

(Sponsored Article) Getting Smart With Cybersecurity: AI Can Help the Good Guys, Too

With the rapid advancement and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, the benefits of speed and accuracy are becoming clearer every day.

'Shields Ready' Critical Infrastructure Initiative Addresses Inevitable Cyberattacks

A cyberattack is coming, disasters are certain, and the US government wants critical infrastructure firms ready to handle any disruption. Welcome to Shields Ready.

There's Only One Way to Solve the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

The cybersecurity skills gap is making businesses more vulnerable, but it won't be fixed by upskilling high-potential recruits alone.

ChatGPT: OpenAI Attributes Regular Outages to DDoS Attacks

ChatGPT and the associated APIs have been affected by regular outages, citing DDoS attacks as the reason — the Anonymous Sudan group claimed responsibility.

Navigating Tech Risks in Modern M&A Waters

Executives must rise to the challenge and take immediate action to grasp the intricacies of data, technology, and infrastructure within M&A.

'CitrixBleed' Linked to Ransomware Hit on China's State-Owned Bank

Meanwhile, CISA joins the call to patch CVE-2023-4966 immediately amid reports of mass-exploit activity; at least 5,000 orgs remain exposed.

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A Closer Look at State and Local Government Cybersecurity Priorities

Complexity impedes the universal and consistent application of security policies, which is an obstacle to adequately securing government environments.

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Software Complexity Bedevils Mainframe Security

The high-performance and resilient platforms satisfy critical roles, but software complexity and the graying of the specialist workforce are creating security challenges.

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Azerbaijan Agencies Sign Cyber-Partner Deals

The country has signed fresh deals to boost cyber intelligence and preparedness capabilities.

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