Best Infosec-Related Long Reads of the Week, 10/1/22
The CIA burned Iranian informants, Lawrence Abrams tried to steer ransomware gangs away from hospitals, The pedestrian nature of surveillance, IPVM blows China's surveillance cover, more
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CIA's Faulty Covert Communication System Exposed Iranian Informants to Arrest, Prison
Chinese threat actors are exploiting undisclosed Microsoft Exchange zero day bugs, Hacking group is installing back doors in VMware’s virtualization software, American to lead ITU, much more
Optus Breach Turmoil Continues, PM Demands Telco Foot the Bill for Replacing Passports
Hackers are seemingly helping protestors in Iran, EFF asks FTC to review daycare and early education apps, New bill would include cryptocurrency firms in cybersecurity info sharing, much more
Meta Disrupted Chinese Network of Facebook Accounts Seeking to Influence U.S. Politics
Fast Company hacker sent vile notice via Apple News, WhatsApp patched serious flaws, Scylla ad fraud operation uncovered, Lazarus Group now using fake Crypto.com job offers to hack developers, more
Ukraine Warns That Russia Is Planning for 'Massive' Critical Infrastructure Cyberattacks
Optus hacker says they no longer seek ransom, Chinese hacking group uses Sophos Firewall and Microsoft Office flaws to target Tibetan leadership, Apple removes app used in pig butchering, more
Biden Admin Reportedly Has a Deal with TikTok to Address Some of the App's Security Concerns
TikTok tentatively faces UK fine for failing to sufficiently protect children's data, Major Optus breach creates a storm in OZ, UK arrests teen who may be behind Uber, Rockstar Games hacks, more
Cyberspace Solarium Commission Will Soon See 85% of Its Recommendations Completed
CISA warns of seven flaws in ICS product, Threat group TeamTNT is still alive, Hive gang claims ransomware attack on New York Racing Association, Activists launch attacks over hijab victim death, more
Uber Attributes Hack to Lapsus$ Group, Says No Sensitive User Information Accessed
Rockstar admits hack but says no long term impact, Ukraine IT Army hacks Wagner Group website, Pentagon probes military online operations, Wintermute loses $160 million in hack, much more
Alleged Uber Hacker Leaked 90 Videos of Grand Theft Auto 6 Test Build
Hacker had access to LastPass's internal systems for four days, Uber says hacker did not access sensitive user data, Couple claims they hacked hotel chain for fun, Kiwi Farms admits breach, more
Best Infosec-Related Long Reads of the Week, 9/17/22
The search for dirt on Mudge, Enslaving people to be cyberscammers, Deep dive on China's vulnerability disclosure laws , A Chinese spy's secrets revealed, Modi's geotagging trick on India's citizens Metacurity is pleased to offer our free and paid subscribers this weekly digest
Best Infosec-Related Long Reads of the Week, 9/17/22
The search for dirt on Mudge, Enslaving people to be cyberscammers, Deep dive on China's vulnerability disclosure laws , A Chinese spy's secrets revealed, Modi's geotagging trick on India's citizens
A Hacker Breached Uber's Internal Systems Forcing Company to Take Some Systems Offline
White House launches $1 billion cybersecurity grants program for local governments, EU proposes new law to bolster smart device security, FBI issues warning about healthcare systems, much more