CISA Emergency Directive Orders Mitigations After Microsoft Breach
The U.S. government has made public an emergency directive that it issued last week for federal agencies, ordering them to take
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Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch
Executive EditorLindsey O’Donnell-Welch is an award-winning journalist who strives to shed light on how security issues impact not only businesses and defenders on the front line, but also the daily lives of consumers.
In her previous position at Threatpost, Lindsey covered all aspects of the cybersecurity industry - from data privacy regulatory efforts to the evolution of underground cybercriminal marketplaces. Prior to that, Lindsey specialized in writing about microprocessors, enterprise business technology and the Internet of Things at CRN. In Lindsey’s spare time, she enjoys playing tennis and traveling.
- lindsey@decipher.sc
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CISA Releases Cyber Incident Reporting Rule Draft
CISA has laid out the proposed details of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA).
Enterprise Ransomware Attacks Are Getting Faster
The average ransomware attack duration - from the initial access to the deployment of the ransomware payload at scale - was under four days in 2021.
Attackers Continue to Target Critical WSO2 Flaw
Weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability (CVE-2022-29464) in WSO2 products, attackers are leveraging the flaw to install Linux-compatible Cobalt Strike beacons, cryptocurrency miners and more.
Cheerscrypt Linux-Based Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi Servers
The new Linux-based ransomware is only the latest to target VMware ESXi servers.
Interpol Arrests Alleged Head of BEC Cybercrime Syndicate
Interpol and private-sector companies announced the arrest of the alleged leader of a well-known phishing and BEC group.
Ransomware Safe Havens, Reporting Inconsistencies Trouble Authorities
Despite the U.S. government adopting many recommendations by the Ransomware Task Force in combating ransomware, authorities still grapple with several challenges that enable the ransomware ecosystem to thrive.