Microsoft out of band fix, SolarWinds & Log4j, CISA and Biden new directive   

 

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CyberHub Podcast

January 20th, 2022

 

Today's Headlines and the latest #cybernews from the desk of the #CISO:

Microsoft releases emergency fixes for Windows Server, VPN bugs

Hackers Exploiting New SolarWinds Serv-U Bug Related to Log4j Attacks

CISA urges US orgs to prepare for data-wiping cyberattacks

Biden directs national security agencies to strengthen their digital defenses

Interpol Busted 11 Members of Nigerian BEC Cybercrime Gang

 

Story Links:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-emergency-fixes-for-windows-server-vpn-bugs/ (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-emergency-fixes-for-windows-server-vpn-bugs/)

https://thehackernews.com/2022/01/microsoft-hackers-exploiting-new.html (https://thehackernews.com/2022/01/microsoft-hackers-exploiting-new.html)

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-urges-us-orgs-to-prepare-for-data-wiping-cyberattacks/ (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-urges-us-orgs-to-prepare-for-data-wiping-cyberattacks/)

https://therecord.media/biden-directs-national-security-agencies-to-strengthen-their-digital-defenses/ (https://therecord.media/biden-directs-national-security-agencies-to-strengthen-their-digital-defenses/)

https://thehackernews.com/2022/01/interpol-busted-11-members-of-nigerian.html (https://thehackernews.com/2022/01/interpol-busted-11-members-of-nigerian.html)

 

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