Cybersecurity Headlines

Open source software host Fosshost shutting down, CEO unreachable

DHS Cyber Safety Review Board to review Lapsus$ attacks

Rackspace rocked by 'security incident' that has taken out hosted Exchange services

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This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review, November 28-December 2, is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with our guest, Terrance Cooley, CISO, Air Force JADC2 R&D Center.

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Intruders gain access to user data in LastPass incident

Sirius XM flaw unlocks smart cars thanks to code flaw

Medibank hackers announce 'case closed' and dump huge data file on dark web

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Elon Musk's Starlink and the White House targeted by Killnet hackers

Google links Windows exploit framework used to send spyware

Malicious Android app creates fake accounts on multiple platforms

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Hackers use trending TikTok 'Invisible Challenge' to spread malware

Cyber Monday online sales hit record

Sandworm gang launches Monster ransomware attacks on Ukraine

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Project Zero warns of "patch gap"

Twitter hit with spam campaign

Canadian food company refuses ransom demands

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FCC announces ban on Chinese telecom and surveillance equipment

New Windows Server updates cause domain controller freezes, restarts

WhatsApp data leak: 500 million user records for sale

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Twitter enlists hacker George Hotz for 12 week "internship"

Estonian duo arrested for masterminding $575 million Ponzi scheme

Hackers steal $300K from DraftKings customers

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Emotet returns with a malspam vengeance

Google publishes YARA rules for Cobalt Strike

Ticketmaster blames "bot attacks" for ticketing fiasco

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New ransomware encrypts files, then steals your Discord account

Donald Trump returns to Twitter after Elon Musk's poll

More than half of Black Friday spam emails are scams

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