Imitation game: LastPass vs LassPass.

A LastPass imitator sneaks its way past Apple’s app store review. Bitdefender identifies a new macOS backdoor. The Air Force and Space Force collaborate for stronger cyber defense. CISA offers an election security advisory program. The FCC bans AI robocalls. The Feds put a bounty on the Hive ransomware group. Senators introduce a bipartisan drone security act. Cisco Talos IDs a new cyber espionage campaign. Fighting the good fight against software bloat. On our Solution Spotlight, N2K President Simone Petrella talks with Amy Kardel, Senior Vice President for Strategic Workforce Relationships at CompTIA about the cyber talent gap. And sports fans check your passwords. 

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On our Solution Spotlight, N2K President Simone Petrella talks with Amy Kardel, Senior Vice President for Strategic Workforce Relationships at CompTIA about their perspectives and initiatives in response to the cyber talent gap.

Selected Reading

Fake LastPass App Sneaks Past Apple's Review Team (MacRumors)

Warning: Fraudulent App Impersonating LastPass Currently Available in Apple App Store (LastPass)

New Rust-Based macOS Backdoor Steals Files, Linked to Ransomware Groups (HACKREAD)

New Department of Air Force partnership brings cyber, space and information units closer (DefenseScoop)

Federal Cybersecurity Agency Launches Program to Boost Support for State, Local Election Offices (SecurityWeek)

FCC votes to outlaw scam robocalls that use AI-generated voices (CNN Business)

US offers $10 million for tips on Hive ransomware leadership (Bleeping Computer)

New legislation would give NIST drone cybersecurity responsibilities (FedScoop) 

New Zardoor backdoor used in long-term cyber espionage operation targeting an Islamic organization (Talos Intelligence)

Why Bloat Is Still Software’s Biggest Vulnerability (IEEE Spectrum)

Super Bowl of Passwords: Chiefs vs. 49ers in the Battle of Cybersecurity (Security Boulevard)

Taylor Swift's Influence on Cybersecurity (Enzoic)

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