Confusion persists over the Microsoft Sharepoint zero-days. CrushFTP confirms a zero-day under active exploitation. The UK government proposes a public sector ban on ransomware payments. A new ransomware group is using an AI chatbot to handle victim negotiations. Australia’s financial regulator accuses a wealth management firm of failing to manage cybersecurity risks. Researchers uncover a WordPress attack that abuses Google Tag Manager. Arizona election officials question CISA following a state portal cyberattack.  Hungarian police arrest a man accused of launching DDoS attacks on independent media outlets. On our Threat Vector segment guest host ⁠Michael Sikorski⁠ ⁠and Michael Daniel⁠ of the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) explore cybersecurity collaboration. A Spyware kingpin wants back in.

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Threat Vector Segment

On our Threat Vector segment, host David Moulton turns the mic over to guest host ⁠Michael Sikorski⁠ and his guest ⁠Michael Daniel⁠ of the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) for a deep dive into cybersecurity collaboration. You can hear Michael and Michael's full discussion on Threat Vector ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and catch new episodes every Thursday on your favorite podcast app.

Selected Reading

ToolShell Zero-Day Attacks on SharePoint: First Wave Linked to China, Hit High-Value Targets (SecurityWeek)

Microsoft: Windows Server KB5062557 causes cluster, VM issues (Bleeping Computer) 

File transfer company CrushFTP warns of zero-day exploit seen in the wild (The Record)

UK to lead crackdown on cyber criminals with ransomware measures (GOV.UK)

Ransomware Group Uses AI Chatbot to Intensify Pressure on Victims (Infosecurity Magazine)

Australian Regulator Alleges Financial Firm Exposed Clients to Unacceptable Cyber Risks (Infosecurity Magazine)

WordPress spam campaign abuses Google Tag Manager scripts (SC Media)

After website hack, Arizona election officials unload on Trump’s CISA (CyberScoop)

Hungarian police arrest suspect in cyberattacks on independent media (The Record)

Serial spyware founder Scott Zuckerman wants the FTC to unban him from the surveillance industry (TechCrunch)

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