In the news, Microsoft warns of an exploited Windows Kernel issue (CVE-2024-21338). The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware group attacked Change Healthcare, stealing data. SpikedWine targeted EU diplomats with "WineLoader" malware. Epic Games denies server breach by Mogilevich group. Palo Alto Networks faces a lawsuit over forecasts. North Korea's Lazarus hackers exploited a patched Windows AppLocker flaw. The US restricts Sandvine and Chengdu Beizhan Electronics for surveillance and nuclear roles. Cencora reports a data breach. The Iranian UNC1549 group targets aerospace for espionage. Japan's CSIRT warns of 'Comebacker' malware in PyPI packages. Russian hackers attack Ubiquiti EdgeRouters. Cisco Talos finds TimbreStealer malware in Mexico. President Biden plans an executive order on data protection. Concerns over GlobalBlock's free speech impact. Google's filetype search issue, Abyss Locker ransomware targets, and Xeno RAT malware spread noted.