Dateline Moscow, Kyiv: Combat, like politics, is local.
Ukraine at D+91: All combat is local. (The CyberWire) What to make of the current military situation in the Donbas. And how many kinds of infantry does an army need?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events, day 92 (Al Jazeera) As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 92nd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Ukraine morning briefing: Russia bombards more than 40 Donbas towns (The Telegraph) Plus: Volodymyr Zelensky rebuffs calls from the West to give up territory and Liz Truss says 'Russia’s aggression cannot be appeased'
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 92 of the invasion (the Guardian) Eastern city of Sievierodonetsk increasingly in danger of being encircled as Ukraine’s foreign minister says his country ‘badly’ needs multiple launch rocket systems to match Russian firepower
Russian forces have ‘upper hand’ in Donbas fighting, Ukrainian officials say (the Guardian) Governor of Luhansk says Ukrainian troops retreating in some areas, as city of Lyman reportedly captured
Battle for Donbas shows Russia has finally got its act together (The Telegraph) Vladimir Putin’s forces are at last start working effectively as a team, but Ukrainian defence will still take some beating
Putin could be about to pull off a shock triumph (The Telegraph) The West is becoming dangerously complacent and failing to provide Kyiv with the weapons it needs
Maps of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (Washington Post) Russian forces have likely given up on planning a single large encirclement of Ukrainian troops in the country’s east, analysts at the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) think tank said in their latest assessment.
A Doomed River Crossing Shows the Perils of Entrapment in the War’s East (New York Times) Encirclement is a tactic used by both sides in the war between Russia and Ukraine, but it can carry big risks.
Putin’s Pivot to a “Really Big War” in Ukraine (The New Yorker) As his invasion enters its fourth month, the Russian leader is preparing for the long haul. Meanwhile, the military is chattering about its losses, and putting out calls for supplies on Telegram.
Russian parliament votes to scrap military age limit (Al Jazeera) The lower and upper houses of parliament backed the bill and it will move to the desk of President Putin.
Putin visits the wounded at a military hospital in Moscow, in a first since the Ukraine invasion. (New York Times) The Russian leader also announces new social welfare measures and military benefits in an apparent effort to show Russians he is aware times are tough.
Don’t mention the war: Vladimir Putin’s awkward encounter with injured Russian troops (The Telegraph) Russian president speaks to officers in Moscow hospital, but stage-managed trip leaves no room for talk of hostilities in Ukraine
Ukraine Latest: US Envoy Warns of Russian Attack ‘Springboard’ (Bloomberg) The US ambassador to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe warned Russia could use any Ukraine territory it holds onto as a “springboard” to capture more terrain.
Putin deploys nuclear-capable missiles to Belarusian border with Ukraine (Atlantic Council) Alyaksandr Lukashenka warned the West this week that it was risking World War III by continuing to arm Ukraine, even as he allowed Russia to deploy nuclear-capable missiles on Belarusian territory near the Ukrainian border.
The West Should Not Wish Away the Russian Threat Yet Again (Defense One) The time to institutionalize a muscular and ready front line force posture is now.
Zelensky, Western partners warn appeasing Putin will not end invasion (Washington Post) President Volodymyr Zelensky hit back at former U.S. Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger’s suggestion that Ukraine should cede territory to Russia to help end the invasion. The Ukrainian leader likened Kissinger’s remarks to Britain’s appeasement policy in the lead-up to World War II — which allowed Hitler’s expansion of German territory — and noted that the former diplomat had fled the Nazi regime as a teen.
Putin's Mariupol Massacre is one of the 21st century's worst war crimes (Atlantic Council) The Russian destruction of Mariupol ranks among the gravest crimes against humanity of the twenty-first century and sends a clear message to the international community that can be no compromise peace with Putin.
Two Russian soldiers plead guilty in new war crimes trial in Ukraine (Reuters) Two captured Russian soldiers pleaded guilty on Thursday to shelling a town in eastern Ukraine in the second war crimes trial of the war.
The Putin puzzle: Why is the Russian dictator so obsessed with Ukraine? (Atlantic Council) Vladimir Putin has sought to justify his invasion of Ukraine by claiming the country has no right to exist but in reality modern Ukraine enjoys a level of democratic legitimacy that far exceeds his own authoritarian regime.
Vladimir Putin plays on dual existential threats (Newsweek) How the Kremlin is using nuclear threats and a looming global food crisis to try and escape sanctions over its Ukraine war.
Putin Against History (Foreign Affairs) How wis war has erased Russia’s past—and endangered its future.
Russia May Be Ready to Annex Breakaway Territories (Foreign Policy) Moscow’s political strategy is changing as its military efforts falter.
Kyiv denounces Putin’s ‘illegal’ plan for issuing Russian passports in Ukraine (the Guardian) Putin signs decree to make it easier for residents of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions to get passports
Putin Ally’s Resignation Marks Tipping Point for Moscow, Haley says (Washington Free Beacon) The resignation this week of a veteran Russian diplomat over Moscow’s war in Ukraine is a sign that Vladimir Putin is becoming increasingly isolated, according to former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.
Restive Caucasus Sees Signs of Discontent with Putin’s War (Foreign Policy) But with power increasingly centralized in the Kremlin, don’t look for Moscow’s empire to fracture anytime soon.
Putin Critic Receives Political Asylum In The Netherlands (RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty) Ronald Airapetyan, an opposition activist who has been detained several times in recent months for publicly demanding the resignation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has obtained political asylum in the Netherlands.
Mykhailo Fedorov presented the first "Peace prize" to Google (Digital Gov) Google is the first company to receive "Peace prize" from Ukraine
Russian & Ukrainian Cyber Warfare (TCecure) Russian & Ukrainian Cyber Warfare. Cyber warfare is a major tool of today’s warfare, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is no exception. Russian Cyber Warfare. On the very first day of ground attacks, Ukrainian government officials were unable to access most government websites, including those for their Parliament,
Sweden, Finland hold talks in Turkey over NATO membership (Al Jazeera) The two Nordic nations seek to overcome Turkey’s objections to their bids to join the military alliance.
Spain, UK say Russian influence in Africa threatens NATO security (Al Jazeera) Russia’s growing influence in Africa poses ‘worrying’ threat to security of NATO alliance, Spain and the UK say.
The crypto crash has hit Ukraine's fundraising, so its deputy leader touted a rap appeal for donations at Davos (Markets Insider) The recent cryptocurrency rout has taken a toll on Ukraine's fundraising efforts, leading the country to try to rally the community to keep donating.
Russia Weighs Easing Ukraine Grain Blockade in Return for Sanctions Relief (Wall Street Journal) The move could, if it went ahead, increase grain exports and help relieve rising food inflation and shortages.
Ukraine Latest: Russia Says That It Will Open Sea Corridors (Bloomberg) Russia’s defense ministry said it’s opening sea corridors for shipping from seven Ukrainian ports amid growing international criticism of an unfolding global food crisis.
Treasury to Study How Russians Could Use Hedge Funds, Private Equity to Evade Sanctions (Wall Street Journal) Brian Nelson, the top U.S. counterterrorism finance official, said the expanding list of sanctions against Russia highlights money-laundering risks for investment advisers.
Rare Ship-to-Ship Transfers Keep Oil Moving From Russia to China (Bloomberg) ESPO oil from Kozmino transfered from tankers off South Korea. Financial sanctions have reduced availability of oil vessels.
Russia’s Economy Is Tanking—but the Ruble Is Soaring (Wall Street Journal) The ruble strengthened this week to levels not seen since 2018, making the currency the best performer against the dollar this year. Russia has taken steps to weaken the currency, with the central bank lowering interest rates again.
Russia cuts its benchmark rate to 11 percent as the ruble hits a multiyear high. (New York Times) The Russian central bank is seeking to support an economy hurt by inflation and sanctions.
U.S. Sanctions Russian Companies Accused of Helping Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (Wall Street Journal) The Biden administration accused the Russian government of helping Iran’s blacklisted military unit sell hundreds of millions of dollars of oil around the globe.
Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Critical 'Pantsdown' BMC Vulnerability Affects QCT Servers Used in Data Centers (The Hacker News) Quanta Cloud Technology (QCT) servers have been identified as vulnerable to the severe "Pantsdown" Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) flaw.
How to Hunt for DecisiveArchitect and Its JustForFun Implant | CrowdStrike (CrowdStrike) CrowdStrike outlines the best methods to hunt for the JustForFun implant used by DecisiveArchitect to target global telecommunications companies.
New Linux-Based Ransomware Cheerscrypt Targets ESXi Devices (Trend Micro) Trend Micro Research detected “Cheerscrypt”, a new Linux-based ransomware variant that compromises ESXi servers. We discuss our initial findings in this report.
Google Discloses Details of Zoom Zero-Click Remote Code Execution Exploit (SecurityWeek) Google Project Zero has disclosed the details of a zero-click remote code execution exploit targeting Zoom.
Conti leaks data stolen during January attack on Oregon county (The Record by Recorded Future) County officials said they chose not to pay up after realizing that they had backups, and that the data was not particularly sensitive.
Is the Conti Ransomware Gang Stronger Apart Then Together? (OODA Loop) The better ransomware gangs persevere because of their ability to adapt to changing times. Conti has chosen a course of action that may ultimately prove its most strategic move yet. By disbanding, Conti removed itself from the public eye, scurrying to the safe harbors of other gangs. Its ultimate strength may be in this thoughtful decentralization where it cand diversify its capabilities while providing an opportunity to regroup in the future.
ChromeLoader: a pushy malvertiser (Red Canary) ChromeLoader might seem like a run-of-the-mill browser hijacker, but its peculiar use of PowerShell could spell deeper trouble.
SpiceJet: Passengers stranded as India airline hit by ransomware attack (BBC News) SpiceJet says flights are now operating normally, but several passengers say they are still stranded.
SpiceJet's woes continue as ransomware attack delays flights (The Loadstar) Indian low-cost and freighter airline SpiceJet – already caught up in several challenges – has become the latest casualty of a cyber attack. Reports said the cyber attack was detected last night, which threw this morning’s flight schedules across the country out of whack. “Certain SpiceJet systems faced an attempted ransomware attack last night that has impacted our flight operations,” a spokesperson for the airline said, when contacted by The Loadstar. “While our IT ...
SpiceJet's brush with ransomware is a timely reminder to protect yourself against this cyber menace (cnbctv18.com) The attempted ransomware attack on SpiceJet's systems on Wednesday may have resulted in nothing more than delayed flights and frayed tempers, but the incident underscores an immediate need for individuals and organisations to be educated and prepared to counter a growing cyber threat.
MGM Resorts' customer data now leaked on Telegram for free (Register) Meanwhile, Twitter coughs up $150m after using account security contact details for advertising
These are the flaws that let hackers attack blockchain and DeFi projects (ZDNet) Most losses were due to 'unsophisticated' attacks.
Data breach at hospital network may have exposed personal information about patients (CP24) Patients at three Scarborough hospitals may have had some of their personal data accessed following a cybersecurity breach that was first detected in January.
Ransomware demands acts of kindness to get your files back (The State of Security) Rather than demand thousands of pounds worth of cryptocurrency, the GoodWill ransomware wants you to do something good for the world
How license plate scanners challenge our data privacy (Avast) There's a massive amount of data in private hands and without sufficient controls by the government.
CISA Adds 34 Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog (CISA) CISA has added 34 new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. These types of vulnerabilities are a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risk to the federal enterprise. Note: to view the newly added vulnerabilities in the catalog, click on the arrow on the of the "Date Added to Catalog" column, which will sort by descending dates.
CISA adds dozens of vulnerabilities to catalog of exploited bugs (The Record by Recorded Future) CISA added 41 vulnerabilities to its catalog of known exploited bugs this week, one of the largest batches of additions to the list since CISA began compiling it.
Security Patches, Mitigations, and Software Updates
Chrome 102 Patches 32 Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek) Chrome 102 patches 32 vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw reported by an anonymous researcher.
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome (CISA) Google has released Chrome version 102.0.5005.61 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system.
Trends
In 2021, 57% of all cybercrimes were scams — Digital Risk Summit (Group-IB) Group-IB, one of the global leaders in cybersecurity, today shares its analysis of the landscape of the most widespread cyber threat in the world: scams. Accounting for 57% of all financially motivated cybercrime, the scam industry is becoming more structured and involves more and more parties divided into hierarchical groups. The number of such groups jumped to a record high of 390, which is 3.5 times more than last year, when the maximum number of active groups was close to 110.
The survey results of the 2022 DNV energy cyber security report are grossly misleading (Control Global) DNV published their May 2022 Cyber Priority report, “The State of Cyber Security in the Energy Sector”
Marketplace
Broadcom’s $61 Billion VMware Buy Is a Bet on Unsexy Software (Wall Street Journal) The cash-and-stock deal marks the biggest bet yet that the boom in enterprise software demand will endure despite the economic tumult.
Broadcom to Buy VMware for $61 Billion in Record Tech Deal (Bloomberg) Marks the biggest-ever takeover for a chipmaker on record. Deal supported by major shareholders Michael Dell, Silver Lake.
Semperis raises over $200 million to drive innovation in the identity system defense market (Help Net Security) Semperis announced it has raised over $200 million in Series C funding to better support its expanding customer base.
Tidelift Raises $27 Million to Tackle Open Source Supply Chain Security (SecurityWeek) Boston- based Tidelift, a company on a mission to address open source supply chain “health and security,” has raised $27 million in Series C funding.
OT Remote Access Firm Xona Raises $7.2 Million in Series A Funding (SecurityWeek) Xona Systems, a provider of remote authentication and access to the critical infrastructure, has raised $7.2 million in Series A funding led by DataTribe
Estonia-based GScan closes a €1.4M investment round to improve safety and efficiency in security and cargo scanning (Baltic Times) GScan, a deep tech company that develops atmospheric ray 3D scanners for security and cargo scanning, is announcing a €1.4M...
Red Access Raises $6 Million for Secure Browsing Tech (SecurityWeek) Israeli cybersecurity startup Red Access has banked $6 million in seed funding to build out its secure browsing technology business
Sequoia Latest To Issue Warning Shot To Founders (Crunchbase News) Sequoia shared a 52-slide presentation with 250 founders on May 16 over Zoom that warned of a “crucible moment” of uncertainty for the venture market.
The Tech Rout Isn’t Just Cyclical—It’s Well-Earned, and Overdue (Bloomberg) The market collapse isn’t just the inevitable result of macroeconomic forces like high interest rates and inflation. It’s also the best opportunity in more than a decade to reckon with the tech industry’s excess.
Tech’s Reckoning With Reality Is Still Half-Baked (Wall Street Journal) The market hasn’t been kind to tech companies capitulating to reality. It could be even worse for those who haven’t.
Insurance Providers Rethink Their Approach to Crypto (Wall Street Journal) More insurers are offering coverage to cryptocurrency companies, hoping to profit from the industry’s rapid growth.
ProtonMail is rebranding and adding a lot more storage to all its plans | Engadget (Engadget) Starting today, Proton is making it easier to go all-in on ProtonMail and the other services it offers, including a VPN, cloud storage and an encrypted calendar.
Proton Is Trying to Become Google—Without Your Data (Wired) The encrypted-email company, popular with the security-conscious, has a plan to go mainstream.
Okta Under Fire Over Handling of Security Incident (Wall Street Journal) The identity-protection company’s acknowledgment of the attack two months after spotting suspicious activity offers ‘a case study in mismanaging a third-party breach,’ an analyst said.
$138.95 Million in Sales Expected for CyberArk Software Ltd. (NASDAQ:CYBR) This Quarter (Defense World) Wall Street analysts forecast that CyberArk Software Ltd. (NASDAQ:CYBR – Get Rating) will post sales of $138.95 million for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks. Eight analysts have issued estimates for CyberArk Software’s earnings. The highest sales estimate is $141.00 million and the lowest is $138.00 million. CyberArk Software posted sales of $117.23 million […]
NSA is heading in-person to RSAC 2022 (National Security Agency/Central Security Service) The National Security Agency (NSA) is taking the show on the road, heading to the 2022 RSA Conference from June 6-10 in San Francisco, California.
Jason Cooney Joins Tech Advisors as Cybersecurity Engineer (APN News) Tech Advisors, a leading technology solution provider for small to mid-sized businesses founded by CPAs and specializing in providing IT and technology services to the CPA field, today announced the appointment of Jason Cooney of Hudson, MA, to the position of cybersecurity engineer.
Binary Defense names Bob Meindl as CEO (Help Net Security) Binary Defense announced that well-known cybersecurity expert, Bob Meindl, has joined the company as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Acceldata Announces Girish Bhat as Senior Vice President of Marketing (PRWeb) Acceldata, the market leader in data observability, today announced the appointment of Girish Bhat as senior vice president (SVP) of marketing. In this role,
Ex-CBP Director Joins Venable As Trade Adviser In DC (Law360) Venable LLP has added an expert on international trade relations, who served in several leadership roles with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to its Washington, D.C., office, the firm announced Tuesday.
LogicMonitor appoints Nitin Navare as CTO (Help Net Security) LogicMonitor announced the appointment of Nitin Navare as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive technology innovations.
Products, Services, and Solutions
Cowbell Cyber Unveils Cyber Risk Heatmap to Improve Portfolio Risk Management (PR Newswire) Cowbell Cyber, the leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today announced the launch of its Cyber...
Cloudian Object Storage Integrates with Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (Cloudian) Provides Native S3 Compatibility, Limitless Scalability and Award-Winning Security for Modern Analytics Applications On-premises
Asigra Launches Channel Program with Enhanced VAR/MSP Support and New VAD Addition (EIN Presswire) Asigra Tiger’s Den Channel Program to Help Better Secure Customer Data while Accelerating Profits
Real-time Anomaly Detection (thatDot) Existing anomaly detection techniques rely on numerical data and threshold analysis, which breaks down in the face of high data dimensionality and produces high volumes of false-positives. thatDot Novelty Detector uses categorical data to build a comprehensive behavioral fingerprint of your data. This deep contextual understanding eliminates false-positives and provides WHY an anomaly was identified, making it immediately actionable.
Comodo and AquaOrange Software Partner to Deliver Zero Trust Endpoint Protection to Thailand (Acrofan) Comodo Security Solutions, a leading provider of endpoint protection, today announced that they have partnered with AquaOrange Software, a large managed-service provider in Thailand, to boost presence and better support customers in Southeast Asia. The company will now deliver Comodo’s patented Auto-Containment technology to defeat zero-day attacks with no impact to their customer’s en..
Technologies, Techniques, and Standards
Global CEOs Commit to Collective Action on Cyber Resilience (World Economic Forum) Sahil Raina, Public Engagement, World Economic Forum, +41-795596273, sahil.raina@weforum.org
Accenture - a collective security approach a driving factor for cyber resilience (SecurityBrief Asia) With the approaching Davos World Economic Forum upon us, it is even more imperative to discuss the impact of cybersecurity on business operations leading into the future.
Industry 4.0 Points Up Need for Improved Security for Manufacturers (Dark Reading) With manufacturing ranking as the fourth most targeted sector, manufacturers that understand their exposure will be able to build the necessary security maturity.
How to Protect Your Data When Ransomware Strikes (The Hacker News) Here is a high-level rundown of what happens when ransomware strikes and how you can protect your organization.
What every CISO must answer to enable a best-in-class security operations program (IT Brief New Zealand) It has been widely reported recently that South Australian government employees have been the victims of a cyberattack.
Design and Innovation
Tech Leaders Say Facial-Recognition Clampdown Will Spur Innovation (Wall Street Journal) A $10 million fine levied on Clearview AI by the U.K.’s data-privacy watchdog sets clearer ground rules for balancing software innovation with people’s right to privacy, experts say.
BlackBerry and NXP Join Forces to Help Companies Prepare For and Prevent Y2Q Post-Quantum Cyber Attacks (BlackBerry) BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced it will provide support for quantum-resistant secure boot signatures for NXP® Semiconductors’ (NASDAQ: NXPI) crypto-agile S32G vehicle networking processors in a demonstration to illustrate how to mitigate the risk of potential quantum computing attacks on in-vehicle software.
Research and Development
At What Cost? The Telecommunications Horizon: Security, Reliability, & Accountability (DARKHORSE) The availability, reliability, and security of telecommunication services remains at the forefront of legacy networks and the expansion of 5G technology. These infrastructures build, control, and operate the critical networks used to communicate and store large amounts of sensitive data while also providing the backbone for information exchange around the world.
Academia
Calling All College Women: Exabeam Announces Third-annual Cybersecurity Scholarship Program (Exabeam) First-place winner receives a $10,000 scholarship and a paid internship FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 26, 2022 – Exabeam, the leader in Next-gen SIEM and XDR, today announced its third-annual Exabeam Cybersecurity Scholarship Program. This year’s program is sponsored by the Exabeam women’s organization, ExaGals, and designed to support two women who are currently enrolled in... Read more »
Cal Poly students work with the World Bank to improve school safety (Mustang News) The Cal Poly Digital Transformation Hub (DxHub) and a group of Cal Poly students designed technology for the World Bank to help determine what school buildings in developing countries need infrastructure improvements. This project was part of the World Bank’s Global Program for Safer Schools (GPSS), which aims to improve the safety and resiliency of…
Legislation, Policy, and Regulation
Winning the tech battle with China (Restoring America ) [This piece has been published in Restoring America to consider how the U.S. can prevent China from becoming technologically dominant.]
Senate panel OKs cyber information sharing bill (The Record by Recorded Future) The Senate Homeland Security Committee lawmakers on Wednesday easily approved legislation that would require the Homeland Security Department to participate in cyber information sharing agreements with the House and Senate.
The DoD’s cyber force must partner with industry to compete at the speed of relevance (Military Times) While cyber is essential to many areas of DoD operations, it is not its main function.
FBI asks for more than $100M in cyber and data-related increases for 2023 (CyberScoop) Cyber is a major part of the agency's work on a host of domestic and international issues, FBI Director Christopher Wray said.
Biden nominates new Air Force cyber chief (The Record by Recorded Future) President Joe Biden has chosen a senior U.S. Cyber Command official to be next chief of the Air Force’s information warfare branch, the latest in a series of moves among top cybersecurity leaders within the military services.
Litigation, Investigation, and Law Enforcement
FBI Asked To Explain Rise In Warrantless US Data Searches (Law360) A pair of top House Republicans are pressing the FBI to elaborate on the "dramatic" uptick in its warrantless searches of Americans' electronic data in 2021, saying that Congress needs this information to help decide whether to renew a key foreign surveillance tool.
Information Commissioner investigating after PSNI wrongly shares data on 152 loyalists and republicans with US law enforcement (Belfast Telegraph) The Information Commissioner’s Office is investigating a breach of data by the PSNI, who have alerted 152 individuals — both loyalist and republican — that their information has been wrongly passed to US law enforcement.
Notorious Vietnamese hacker turns government cyber agent (France 24) At the height of his career, Vietnamese hacker Ngo Minh Hieu made a fortune stealing the personal data of hundreds of millions of Americans.
The Mirai Botnet Architects Are Now Fighting Crime With the FBI (WIRED) In 2016 three friends created a botnet that nearly broke the internet. Now, they're helping the feds catch cybercriminals of all stripes.
FTC Charges Twitter with Deceptively Using Account Security Data to Sell Targeted Ads (Federal Trade Commission) The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against Twitter, Inc. for deceptively using account security data for targeted advertising.
Twitter to pay $150 mln to settle with U.S. over privacy, security violations (Reuters) Twitter Inc has agreed to pay $150 million to settle allegations it misused private information, like phone numbers, to target advertising after telling users the information would be used for security reasons, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.
Twitter Agrees To Pay $150M In DOJ, FTC Data Privacy Deal (Law360) The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday that Twitter Inc. has agreed to pay $150 million in civil penalties to resolve allegations that the social media giant failed to protect users' data privacy in line with a 2011 agreement with the FTC.
U.K. to Probe Chinese-Led Takeover of Chip Maker (Wall Street Journal) The scrutiny is the latest sign that countries are becoming more protective over their semiconductor industries.
INTERPOL hauls in alleged Nigerian cybercrime ringleader (CyberScoop) The group is believed to have hit more than 50,000 victims.
Zuckerberg sued for alleged role in Cambridge Analytica row (Register) I can prove CEO was 'personally involved in Facebook’s failure to protect privacy', DC AG insists
Security Patent in $2 Billion Cisco Suit to Undergo Board Review (Bloomberg Law) A network security patent underlying a $1.9 billion judgment against Cisco Systems Inc. will be reviewed by a patent office tribunal, based on a challenge brought by cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks Inc.
The Texas gunman texted a friend that he had shot his grandmother and was about to ‘shoot up’ a school. (New York Times) A 15-year-old girl in Germany said in an interview that she had met the future gunman about two weeks earlier on Yubo, an app that lets people livestream themselves to strangers.
Minutes before school attack, Texas gunman sent online warning (Reuters) The Texas gunman who murdered 19 children and two teachers posted an online message warning that he was going to shoot up an elementary school minutes before he attacked, Governor Greg Abbott said on Wednesday, as harrowing new details of the massacre emerged.
The Crypto Security Debate Goes to Court (Wall Street Journal) Private lawsuits could help determine whether digital tokens should be treated as securities like stocks and bonds.
Feds, Sussmann's Attys Zero In On 2016 Bills To Clinton Camp (Law360) Prosecutors and defense counsel for Michael Sussmann clashed Wednesday over how to interpret the ex-Perkins Coie LLP attorney's billing and expense records around the date in 2016 when he allegedly lied to the FBI about who he was representing when he brought forward claims regarding possible ties between then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and Russia.
