"LockBit Ransomware Admin Identified, Sanctioned in US, UK, Australia"

"LockBit Ransomware Admin Identified, Sanctioned in US, UK, Australia"

The FBI, UK National Crime Agency, and Europol have recently unveiled sweeping indictments and sanctions against the admin of the LockBit ransomware operation, with the identity of the Russian threat actor revealed for the first time. According to the Department of Justice (DoJ), the LockBit ransomware operator known as "LockBitSupp" has been confirmed to be a Russian national named Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, who reportedly earned $100 million as part of the gang's activities.

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"Microsoft Overhauls Cybersecurity Strategy After Scathing CSRB Report"

"Microsoft Overhauls Cybersecurity Strategy After Scathing CSRB Report"

In the wake of a scathing US government report that condemned Microsoft's weak cybersecurity practices and lax corporate culture, security chief Charlie Bell has announced that he is pledging significant reforms and a strategic shift to prioritize security above all other product features. Bell announced plans to add Deputy CISOs into each product team and link a portion of senior leaders' paychecks to progress on security milestones and goals.

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"City of Wichita Shuts Down Network Following Ransomware Attack"

"City of Wichita Shuts Down Network Following Ransomware Attack"

The City of Wichita, Kansas, recently announced that it has shut down its computer network after falling victim to a ransomware attack. The incident occurred on May 5, when malware encrypted data on certain systems, prompting Wichita to turn off some of its systems as a containment measure, which affected certain online services. The city says it is unclear whether personal information was compromised in the attack, but Wichita said details on the matter will be provided as the investigation into the incident advances.

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"Mason Professors Are Researching Hacker Psychology to Defend Against Cyberattacks"

"Mason Professors Are Researching Hacker Psychology to Defend Against Cyberattacks"

As part of the Intelligence Advanced Research Project Activity (IARPA) program called "Reimagining Security with Cyberpsychology-Informed Network Defense" (ReSCIND), researchers at George Mason University (GMU) will build defensive tools that first identify hackers' human flaws and then use them to defend against an attack. IARPA has turned its attention to exploiting the human factor, the weakest link in cyberattacks. Under the new IARPA program, researchers hope to gain further insight into hackers' cognitive vulnerabilities and decision-making biases to stop future attacks.

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"TMU Professors' Cutting-Edge Research Will Prepare Energy Sector for Quantum Threats"

"TMU Professors' Cutting-Edge Research Will Prepare Energy Sector for Quantum Threats"

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is leading a research project to identify quantum threats to smart grid cybersecurity and develop mitigation solutions to protect critical energy infrastructure. Quantum computers put utility infrastructure protected by current cybersecurity standards at risk for severe attacks that could result in total disruption. The project will identify vulnerabilities in generic power system models and show how an attack can disrupt the smart grid.

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"Mind-Bending Maths Could Stop Quantum Hackers, but Few Understand It"

"Mind-Bending Maths Could Stop Quantum Hackers, but Few Understand It"

Nalini Joshi, a mathematics professor at the University of Sydney, highlights the development of new mathematical schemes to protect data against potential attacks from quantum computers. Powerful quantum computers will use the properties of the quantum world to decipher secrets exponentially faster than ordinary computers. While it remains unknown when quantum computers will be powerful enough to break today's encryption systems, many people and organizations are already concerned about "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" (HNDL) attacks.

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"University of Twente Leads Cyber Resilience Initiative in Supply Chains"

"University of Twente Leads Cyber Resilience Initiative in Supply Chains"

The University of Twente, together with the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science (JADS), is leading a project aimed at strengthening supply chains against cyberattacks. The project titled "Digital Resilience in Supply Chains" (DReSC) uses data-driven methods to identify vulnerabilities, develop solutions, and better understand how to cultivate a culture of security in supply chains. With careful risk assessment and real-life experiments, DReSC will delve into how suggested interventions can reduce cyber risks.

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"2023 was a breakthrough year for AI, and enterprises around the world now find themselves on the crest of a new wave of disruption. Organizations are ramping up investments in AI, particularly in generative AI, to increase automation, improve content creation, and enhance customer and employee experiences. But AI is a double-edged sword, benefiting businesses and cybercriminals alike. As AI-powered attacks become a part of everyday life, businesses, governments, and individuals must turn to emerging technologies, such as AI and ML, to generate their own automated responses.

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