Dateline: Russia's hybrid war against Ukraine.
Ukraine at D+490: Sergey Vladimirovich, phone home. (CyberWire) The future of the Wagner Group seems to lie in Belarus, if indeed it lies anywhere at all. Still, neighbors are concerned.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 491 (Al Jazeera) As the war enters it 491st day, these are the main developments.
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 491 of the invasion (the Guardian) Death toll in Kramatorsk rocket attack rises to 12 as rescue operations end; Ukraine claims to be making advances towards Berdiansk and Mariupol
Ukraine Claims Gains In 'Fierce' Fighting Around Bakhmut (RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty) Ukraine says its forces have been making slow gains in "fierce" fighting around the embattled city of Bakhmut in the country’s eastern Donetsk region.
Russia-Ukraine war live: Wagner mercenaries will no longer fight in Ukraine; Putin greets crowds in rare walkabout (the Guardian) Group’s chief refuses to sign contracts with Kremlin, says head of Duma defence committee; Russian president poses for selfies in Dagestan
Missile kills 11 in a popular Ukrainian pizza parlor as Russia's aerial barrage continues (AP News) Ukraine’s counterintelligence service arrested a man they accused of helping Russia direct a deadly missile strike that killed at least 10 people, including three children, in a city in east Ukraine.
Occupied, Militarized Crimea (RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty) As Ukrainian leaders vow to reclaim all territories seized by Russia, Moscow has prepared extensive defensive measures, particularly in Crimea, a region unlawfully annexed in 2014. This area, now under Russian occupation, has been heavily militarized with an array of air bases and army bases, making it one of the most fortified zones in the conflict.
Russia’s New Time of Troubles (Foreign Affairs) It’s not 1917 in Moscow—it’s 1604.
Prigozhin’s Rebellion, Putin’s Fate, and Russia’s Future (Foreign Affairs) A conversation with Stephen Kotkin.
Putin Moves to Punish Prigozhin Allies (New York Times) Russia’s president indicates that associates of the Wagner group’s leader in government and the military will face punishment.
Russia detains ‘General Armageddon’ in crackdown on pro-Wagner elites (Financial Times) Sergei Surovikin was known to have had good relations with warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin
Russian general who may have known about Wagner mutiny goes missing (the Guardian) US intelligence claims Gen Sergei Surovikin, who has close ties to Yevgeny Prigozhin, had prior knowledge of uprising
Reports On Surovikin's Whereabouts Persist Despite Kremlin Labeling Them 'Speculation' (RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty) Russian media reports on June 28 continued to speculate about the whereabouts of the deputy commander of Russian armed forces' united group, Sergei Surovikin, and his role in the weekend revolt despite Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov’s dismissal of the reports.
The failed Wagner coup shows Vladimir Putin’s regime remains stubbornly strong | Anatol Lieven (the Guardian) The Russian leader’s show of mercy towards Yevgeny Prigozhin was a shrewd move, says Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Biden: Putin “Absolutely” Weakened by Wagner Mutiny (Time) Biden said Wednesday that Putin was "absolutely" weakened, a departure from his approach in recent days to avoid being seen as gloating since the start of a short-lived uprising in Russia
WSJ News Exclusive | Wagner’s Prigozhin Planned to Capture Russian Military Leaders (Wall Street Journal) The mercenary leader planned to capture Russia’s military leadership as part of the mutiny, Western officials said, and he accelerated his plans after the domestic intelligence agency became aware of the plot.
WSJ News Exclusive | Putin Moves to Seize Control of Wagner’s Global Empire (Wall Street Journal) The Kremlin assured nations in Africa and the Middle East that it would manage Wagner forces, which have spread Russian power at little cost to Putin.
Satellite images show rapid construction at a deserted military base in Belarus. Is it Wagner’s new home? (New York Times) The images reveal a possible location for the mercenaries who were given the option of relocating to Belarus after the group’s failed rebellion against President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
Poland sees rising danger with Wagner’s presence in Belarus (The Hill) Polish officials are increasing their security around the nation’s border with neighboring Belarus due to concerns that the presence of the Wagner Group may intensify conflict between the two…
Belarus poses a clear and present danger to Europe (The Telegraph) With nuclear weapons and a new army of Wagner mercenaries, the threat can no longer be ignored
Nato ready to face threat from ‘Moscow or Minsk’, says alliance head after Wagner chief’s exile (the Guardian) Jens Stoltenberg says alliance has strengthened eastern flank and will protect ‘every inch of Nato territory’ after Prigozhin move
Opinion | Lukashenko Proves Once a Tool, Always a Tool (New York Times) The Belarusian leader is once again trying to burnish his global image after the failed coup in Russia.
Kremlin Has Batshit New PR Line: There Was No Armed Mutiny (The Daily Beast) Russian propagandists are rapidly changing their narrative. They say the insurrection was only ever a minor inconvenience and President Putin saved the day.
Russian satellite telecom Dozor allegedly hit by hackers (Cybernews) Dozor-Teleport, a Russian satellite communications provider used by the country’s Ministry of Defense and security services, was supposedly hit by hackers aligned with the private military corporation (PMC) Wagner.
Hacking Group Says It Attacked Microsoft for Sudan. Experts Say Russia’s Behind It (Bloomberg) 'Anonymous Sudan' is promoting Russia's interests in an escalating campaign of cyberattacks against Sweden, Israel and the US, researchers say
‘Hactivists’ who targeted Microsoft claim they’re working for Sudan (Fortune) But security experts are convinced Russia is actually behind it.
DDoS attacks surging behind new techniques, geopolitical goals (Security | TechTarget) Vendors offered insights into the growing sophistication and frequency of DDoS attacks that require new mitigation strategies.
Russia Adds Novaya Gazeta Europe Newspaper To List Of 'Undesirable Organizations' (RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty) Russia has declared the Latvia-based Novaya Gazeta Europe newspaper an "undesirable" organization amid the government's ongoing crackdown on civil society and independent organizations.
Belarusian Journalist Goes On Trial On Extremism Charge Amid Crackdown (RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty) Belarusian journalist Paval Padabed's trial on extremism charge started in Minsk on June 28 as the crackdown on dissent and independent media continues.
Reading the Tea Leaves on the End of the War in Ukraine (New York Times) In several recent books, experts on Russia and Ukraine weigh the importance of the Wagner Group and try to predict how Putin’s invasion will play out.
Putin’s Comeuppance, Though Unfolding, Starts To Pay Dividends for West (The New York Sun) Polish missile defenses get a timely boost, sending signal to the Kremlin.
Exclusive: Top manager at U.S. firm privately sold high-tech in Russia (Reuters) U.S. technology company Extreme Networks Inc said last year it had suspended all business activities in Russia to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine "living under attack."
EU mulls levy on frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine reconstruction (the Guardian) A ‘windfall contribution’ from interest earned on Russian cash could raise €3bn a year as part of effort to make Moscow pay its share of the postwar rebuilding costs
Ukraine defence minister expects Nato guarantee for after war (the Guardian) Exclusive: Oleksii Reznikov says entry to alliance non-negotiable and pledges need to be made now
Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
US Patent and Trademark Office notifies filers of years-long data leak (TechCrunch) Private addresses are required under U.S. trademark law, but tens of thousands of applicants had theirs exposed for years.
Conti and Trickbot Crypters Bring Clarity to Complex Threat Landscape (Decipher) Researchers say that crypters previously attributed to the Trickbot/Conti syndicate are “fundamental” to tracking cybercrime factions.
Andariel’s Mistakes Uncover New Malware in Lazarus Group Campaign (Infosecurity Magazine) Kaspersky analyzes the group’s tactics and reveals the emergence of a new threat called EarlyRat
8Base Ransomware: A Heavy Hitting Player (VMware Security Blog) 8Base ransomware group has remained relatively unknown despite the massive spike in activity in Summer of 2023, learn more about their attack patterns.
8Base Ransomware Spikes in Activity, Threatens U.S. and Brazilian Businesses (The Hacker News) A new ransomware threat called 8Base has emerged from the shadows with a "massive spike in activity."
Who is 8BASE? A deep dive into the "newish" ransom gang (Cybernews) A new ransomware group – known as 8BASE – is already making waves this summer following a record number of victims named in May. Cybernews takes you on a deep dive into what we know about the gang so far.
8Base ransomware group leaks data of 67 victim organizations (Help Net Security) Lockbit 3.0 is currently the most active ransomware group, but new ransomware groups like 8Base and Akira are rising in prominence.
Linux version of Akira ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers (BleepingComputer) The Akira ransomware operation uses a Linux encryptor to encrypt VMware ESXi virtual machines in double-extortion attacks against companies worldwide.
Akira Ransomware Extends Reach to Linux Platform (Cyble) Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs examines the Linux variant of Akira Ransomware and assesses its impact on various sectors.
GuLoader Campaign Targets Law Firms in the US (Morphisec) Morphisec Threat Labs has been tracking a GuLoader malware campaign targeting legal, healthcare and finance organizations. Read on for the full analysis.
Exploit released for new Arcserve UDP auth bypass vulnerability (BleepingComputer) Data protection vendor Arcserve has addressed a high-severity security flaw in its Unified Data Protection (UDP) backup software that can let attackers bypass authentication and gain admin privileges.
Cobalt Strike Team Servers: The Great Ransomware Enabler (ReliaQuest) Cobalt Strike is popular with ransomware groups for C2 due to its effectiveness and ease of use. Let's look at how it's become weaponized in 2023.
Industrial control system vendors reportedly appear on ransomware attack list (Chemical Engineering) Siemens Energy (Munich, Germany; www.siemens-energy.com) and Schneider Electric (Rueil-Malmaison, France; www.se.com), two vendors of industrial control
US Health Department Ensnared by MOVEit Hacking Campaign (Bloomberg) Data accessed via third-party vendors, HHS official says. Records from more than 15 million compromised, researcher says.
Factbox: Who is behind the sweeping MOVEit hack? (Reuters) The cl0p ransomware gang is claiming a new set of victims from its hack of the MOVEit file transfer protocol, taking credit on Tuesday for having stolen data from the University of California, Los Angeles, Siemens Energy , Abbvie Inc and Schneider Electric , among others.
Ransomware attack at Chattanooga State affects data of 1,244 people (Chattanooga Times Free Press) A ransomware attack discovered at Chattanooga State Community College in May compromised the personal information of 1,244 people, according to the college.
MAC Pizza Files Notice of Data Breach Following Recent Ransomware Attack (JD Supra) On June 27, 2023, MAC Pizza Management filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after learning that confidential information...
Data Breach at Australian Law Firm That Caters to Government Agencies, Finance Institutions Could Be the Worst in National History (CPO Magazine) Australia has been experiencing unusually serious problems with data breaches that involve mass amounts of sensitive information for nearly a year now. It had seemed that the string of attacks and mishaps had begun to ebb, but the latest may well be the worst of the bunch. HWL Ebsworth, one of the country’s most prominent law firms, appears to have had a huge amount of client information stolen by ALPHV/BlackCat.
Think You Know Ransomware? A Documentary Series (Sophos) A gripping documentary that delves into the alarming realities of ransomware, revealing the far-reaching consequences that affect both business owners and society at large.
Avoid juice jacking and recharge your batteries safely this summer (WeLiveSecurity) Cybercriminals can use USB charging stations in airports, hotels, malls or other public spaces as conduits for malware, the FBI warns.
Security Patches, Mitigations, and Software Updates
LastPass users locked out of their accounts — what to do now (Tom's Guide) MFA resets have left users of this popular password manager extremely frustrated
Trends
A tenth of kids claim they could hack you (Computer Weekly) More and more young people are at risk of being drawn into cyber criminality, and parents must shoulder some of the blame, according to a report
The State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production 2023 (Sophos News) Get insights into real-world ransomware experiences – including the frequency, costs, and root causes of attacks – in our latest annual survey of the manufacturing and production sector…
Global rise in DDoS attacks threatens digital infrastructure (Help Net Security) Although DDoS attack size dropped in 2022, we saw a significant jump in the overall number of attacks, making the need for greater awareness
The Japanese Threat Landscape: A Report on Cyber Threats in the Third Largest Economy on Earth (Rapid7) In this new report, Rapid7 analyzes Japan’s threat landscape and some of the largest cyber concerns affecting Japanese organizations.
Nearly Half of Pet Owners Are Willing to Risk Privacy for Pets’ Comfort (Secure Data Recovery) We surveyed Americans on their experiences using pet technology, exploring the pitfalls and significant effects these devices have had on pets and owners.
Construction and Transportation Sectors Most Targeted by Cyber Criminals (ReliaQuest) ReliaQuest launches Annual Cyber Threat Report revealing latest risks to organizations and how to guard against them.
Marketplace
IP Fabric announces $25m Series B funding to accelerate adoption of network assurance (PR Newswire) IP Fabric, the market leader in automated network assurance, today announced that it has closed a $25m Series B funding round led by One Peak...
Cyware Raises $30 Million to Accelerate Expansion of AI-Powered Global Cyber Fusion and Threat Sharing Networks (Cyware Labs) Cyware, the leading provider of AI-powered Cyber Fusion platforms for enterprises and MSSPs, and automated threat intelligence sharing for information sharing networks, today announced a $30 million Series C financing round led by Ten Eleven Ventures, a leading multi-stage investment firm specializing in cybersecurity. Also participating are previous investors including Advent International, Zscaler, Emerald Development Managers, Prelude (the venture practice at Mercato Partners), and Great Road Holdings.
AWS invests $100 million in new Generative AI Innovation Center (CIO) The new center, which will offer free workshops and training, is expected to help enterprises accelerate the development of generative AI-based applications while promoting AWS technology.
OpenAI picks London for first corporate office outside US (Computing) The move aligns with Rishi Sunak's efforts to position Britain as a leading global hub for AI development
Quorum Cyber Expands North American Team With Paul Vasquez As Vice President of Alliances & Partnerships (Yahoo Finance) Vasquez brings over 20 years of business development and partnerships experience to expand the company's North American cyber security market share. With a wealth of expertise helping technology companies develop their partnerships with Microsoft, his previous roles include Senior Director for Strategic Alliances and Channels at Epiq, where he built their Microsoft partnership from the ground up—winning several Microsoft partner awards. In addition, Vasquez served as Director of Business Develop
Products, Services, and Solutions
1Password Launches Unlock with Single Sign-On for OIDC-Supported Identity Providers (PR Newswire) 1Password, the leader in human-centric security and privacy, today announced the availability of Unlock with Single Sign-On (SSO) for...
Daon Announces AI.X™, a Pioneering Technology to Protect Against Deepfakes Across Voice, Face and Document Verification (Business WIre) New technology to be built into platforms tackling emerging deepfake threats for enterprise companies
Red Access Features the World's First Agentless Secure Browsing Platform; Turns Any Web Browser Into a Secure Enterprise Browser (PR Newswire) Red Access has announced the world's first true agentless secure browsing platform suited for hybrid work environments. The Red Access...
Bionic Advances the Industry's First Application Security Posture Management Platform with Bionic Signals and Business Risk Scoring (PR Newswire) Bionic, the industry's first Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) platform, today launched two new product features – Bionic Signals...
TXOne Networks’ Unique Stellar Solution Safeguards Operational Stability for Organizations in Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Banking, Pharma and Other Verticals (Business Wire) Stellar leverages Cyber-Physical System Detection and Response (CPSDR) to prevent unexpected system changes from impacting operational reliability and availability
The BOSS Company Selects RF Code's Sentry Device to Manage and Monitor Remote IT Edge Locations (PR Newswire) RF Code, a pioneer of automated, real-time physical asset lifecycle management and environmental monitoring solutions, today announced that The...
Keyfactor Makes Quantum Leap with Post-Quantum PKI and Signing Capabilities (Business Wire) New Keyfactor EJBCA and SignServer Updates Empower Customers with Post-Quantum Readiness, Enhanced IoT Security, and a Better Way to SSH
Mend.io Launches Inaugural Open-Source Reliability Leaderboard (PR Newswire) Mend.io, a leader in application security, released findings today from its latest report, the Mend.io Open Source Reliability Leaderboard....
MSAB Raises the Bar in Digital Forensics with Industry-Leading BFU UNISOC Support and Exciting New Features - MSAB (MSAB) MSAB Raises the Bar in Digital Forensics with Industry-Leading BFU UNISOC Support and Exciting New Features MSAB, global leader in mobile forensics, proudly unveils its highly anticipated second major release of the year, showcasing great improvements in digital forensic capabilities for law enforcement and government agencies worldwide. “Our relentless commitment to empowering digital forensic practitioners […]
National Grid Grain LNG Activates SparkCognition's AI Solution to Avert Unplanned Downtime and Increase Useful Life of LNG Terminal Assets (PR Newswire) SparkCognition, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) software solutions, today announced the selection of its Oil & Gas Maintenance...
DNSFilter Builds Community for Partners Centered on Collaboration, Training and Marketing (Business Wire) New Partner Portal Provides Channel with Easy Access to the Resources Needed to Deliver Protective DNS Solutions at Scale
Mobilicom Launches Cybersecure SDR Product with High Size-to-Performance Ratio, Expanding its Market into Mid-Sized Drones (GlobeNewswire News Room) Mobilicom’s MCU-70 expands communications range to 100 miles with improved link performance, more power, better resilience & durability...
Cyber Insurance Now Available To Consumers With Smart Devices on the Pepper IoT Platform (Business Wire) Partnership with Embedded Insurance allows consumers to protect themselves from a wide range of digital threats including cyber financial fraud and cyber bullying
Lockheed bests General Dynamics for Army long-range jammer contract (C4ISRNet) Under the new arrangement, Lockheed will build a prototype of the Terrestrial Layer System-Echelons Above Brigade at its facility in Syracuse, New York.
Technologies, Techniques, and Standards
CISA and NSA Release Joint Guidance on Defending Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Environments | CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA) Today, CISA, together with the National Security Agency (NSA), released a Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI) to provide recommendations and best practices for organizations to strengthen the security of their CI/CD pipelines against the threat of malicious cyber actors (MCAs).
NSA and CISA Best Practices to Secure Cloud Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery Environments (National Security Agency/Central Security Service) The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are publicly releasing a Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI) - “Defending Continuous
Security leaders discuss NSA guide to mitigate BlackLotus threat (Security Magazine) The National Security Agency (NSA) is warning of a known vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows secure startup process that malicious actors could use to bypass Secure Boot protection and execute BlackLotus malware.
Security Chiefs Take On IT Roles as More Infrastructure Moves Online (Wall Street Journal) Chief information security officers balance sometimes competing interests.
Social Engineering Adds Depth to Red Team Exercises (Dark Reading) Because social engineering usually succeeds, companies need to test whether their defenses can block adversaries that gain employees' trust.
A Software Bill of Materials Helps Secure Your Supply Chain (Security Intelligence) Third-party vendors create an inevitable risk in the software supply chain. But an SBOM can mitigate those risks to keep your security robust.
Living-off-the-land attacks are hard, but not impossible, to protect against (CSO Online) It’s not easy to detect and defend against attackers who can lurk in Windows systems, mimicking functions native to the operating system, but there are practical measures that will help thwart them.
How to Manage Cyber Risk During Mergers and Acquisitions (Security Intelligence) Merger and acquisition events are a significant source of cyber crime risk. Here's how security rating services and attack surface management can help.
'Zero trust' was supposed to revolutionize cybersecurity. Here's why that hasn't happened yet. (SiliconANGLE) 'Zero trust' was supposed to revolutionize cybersecurity. Here's why that hasn't happened yet. - SiliconANGLE
Army Reserve Cyber Protection Brigade Strengthens Cyber Defense Readiness at Pacific Sentry 2023 (DVIDS) During the Pacific Sentry Exercise from June 6th-16th, 2023, in Hawaii, the ARCPB's Western Cyber Protection Center (WCPC) bolstered the 3rd Multi Domain Effects Detachment (MDED) Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) company's capabilities by providing specialized Defense Cyberspace Operations (DCO) training and Job Qualification Requirements (JQR) evaluations.
Design and Innovation
MIT researchers devise a way to evaluate cybersecurity methods (MIT News) MIT researchers created a generic framework that enables an engineer or scientist to evaluate the effectiveness of defense schemes that seek to limit a hacker’s ability to learn secret information by observing the behavior of a victim computer program.
Legislation, Policy, and Regulation
What is Cyberwar? (SecurityWeek) What is cyberwar? As global geopolitics worsen and aggressive cyberattacks increase, this becomes more than an academic question.
Consensus on EU Data Act to allow users to take back control over data (Computing) The bill was approved by the European Parliament in March, but negotiations regarding its final version have been ongoing
EU Publishes Digital Euro Bill Featuring Privacy Controls, Offline Guarantee (CoinDesk) Officials want a digital payment system available to “everyone, everywhere, for free.”
Biden administration takes credit for warning hundreds of targets before ransomware attacks (The Washington Times) The federal government’s leading domestic cyber agency said Wednesday it has warned hundreds of entities about looming ransomware attacks before they occurred, which enabled people to prevent getting victimized.
Cyber Command to expand 'canary in the coal mine' unit working with private sector (Record) The “Under Advisement” team, which connects military cyber experts with the private sector, will grow from one dozen to two dozen people.
White House issues warning to US firms interested in acquiring Israeli surveillance tech (the Guardian) National Security Council’s statement comes after the Guardian reported Hollywood financier’s interest in NSO group’s assets
Opinion | Hunter Biden’s Laptop and Making Intelligence Less Partisan (Wall Street Journal) Amend the Hatch Act to apply to retired officials who retain their security clearances.
Idea of separate US Cyber Force raises eyebrows (Cybernews) The prospect of an independent Cyber Force within the US military might be assessed in Washington soon. However, experts aren’t sure that this is the right time to commit to reorganization.
Exports of spyware from Cyprus under debate at House Legal Committee (In-Cyprus) The House Legal Committee on Wednesday will debate the<a href=https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/news/local/cyprus-exporting-surveillance-technology-to-repressive-regimes-pega/> role Cyprus has played as an export hub</a> for spyware used in recent eavesdropping cases that have shaken the EU and a numb
Pope Francis publishes Artificial Intelligence guidelines (Longview News-Journal) The Vatican has released an Artificial Intelligence ethics handbook.The Holy See has published guidelines about the growing tech space - which is viewed by many as a threat to society
Wall Street Regulators’ New Target: Emojis (Wall Street Journal) The new focus on texting and emojis comes as regulators push financial institutions to better monitor and retain business communications.
Litigation, Investigation, and Law Enforcement
Kazakhstan detains Russian cyber expert wanted by both Washington and Moscow (Reuters) Authorities in Kazakhstan have detained a Russian cybersecurity expert wanted by the United States, his employer said on Wednesday, as authorities in Moscow said they would also seek his extradition.
Russian cyber expert arrested in Kazakhstan, triggering a showdown between US and Moscow (Record) A notable Russian cybersecurity expert was detained in Kazakhstan last week at the request of the U.S., prompting authorities in Moscow to also seek his extradition.
2,700 people tricked into working for cybercrime syndicates rescued in Philippines (AP News) Philippine security forces say they rescued 2,700 people who had been trafficked and tricked into working for cybercrime syndicates.
Interested in $10,000,000? Ready to turn in the Clop ransomware crew? (Naked Security) Technically, it’s “up to $10 million”, but it’s potentially a LOT of money, nevertheless…
SEC notices spark alarm for cyber executives (Washington Post) SolarWinds recently disclosed that the Securities and Exchange Commission notified top executives of pending legal action over the company’s landmark data breach — a step that some have described as unprecedented.
California Official Urges Meetings After Large Data Breach (GovTech) California State Treasurer Fiona Ma urged the chief executive officers of the nation’s two largest public pension funds to hold special board meetings on a recent data breach that exposed sensitive info.
FBI, Homeland Security ignored 'massive amount' of intelligence before Jan. 6, Senate report says (PBS NewsHour) A Senate committee's report says the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security downplayed or ignored “a massive amount of intelligence information” before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S Capitol.
University of California Sues Lloyd’s Syndicates Over Cyber Insurance (Wall Street Journal) The lawsuit alleges insurers refused to pay out on policies after a hack that was disclosed in 2015.
Canadian judges demand to know if AI used in submissions (Law Gazette) Latest twist in regulators' and courts' battle to keep up with artificial intelligence advancements.
Ofcom launches investigation into BT after disruption to 999 emergency call service (Computing) An as yet unspecified technical error resulted in a backlog of 999 calls