In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy talk about the following topics:

Happy Holidays and Happy New Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements! 

New SEC cyber rules are about to go into effect. Expect some bumps

Justice Department Issues Guidelines in Response to National Security and Public Safety Exemption in SEC Rule

FCC Approves Major Updates to Data Breach Notification Rules

CISOs Gear Up For Compliance with SEC Cyber Regulation

 

Main Topics:

 

AI threats and terrorism. https://gnet-research.org/2023/12/15/artificial-intelligence-as-a-terrorism-enabler-understanding-the-potential-impact-of-chatbots-and-image-generators-on-online-terrorist-activities/

 

Seasonal Security Reminders

Denmark, Germany, Netherlands arrest 7 terror suspects, including alleged Hamas members, authorities say.

FBI PSA: Threat of Violence Likely Heightened Throughout Winter.

‘Exponential increase’ in antisemitic swatting threats in US this weekend

DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Invitation: Non-Profit Security Grant Program FY2024 Winter Webinar Series + Other DHS Resources

13-year-old accused of plotting mass shooting at Canton Jewish synagogue

Juvenile Arrested for Conducting Swatting Attacks Targeting Synagogues and Other Institutions

UK NPSA: Social Media Auditors. 

 

Embezzlement. Cardinal found guilty of embezzlement in Vatican ‘trial of the century’

 

Ransomware & Cyber Threat Updates

Another Record-Breaking Month for Ransomware: November Up 110% YoY

eCrime

Cybersecurity Advisory: Karakurt Data Extortion Group

GRIT Ransomware Report: November 2023

Malwarebytes: Ransomware review: December 2023

3 Ways Threat Actors Will Kick Off the New Year, According to Corvus Intel

Vulnerabilities Now Top Initial Access Route For Ransomware

Spider-Man And Wolverine Devs Hit By Alleged Ransomware Attack [Update]

French Authorities Arrested a Russian National For His Role In The Hive Ransomware Operation

Hackers Popped a Porn Site for Inflation Fetishists

 

Quick Hits

Earth had its warmest November on record; 2023 still on track to be the globe’s warmest year recorded

Former Special Agent in Charge of the New York FBI Counterintelligence Division Sentenced to 50 Months for Conspiring to Violate U.S. Sanctions on Russia.

Recorded Future: Aggressive Malign Influence Threatens to Shape US 2024 Elections

China’s cyber army is invading critical U.S. services

Multistakeholder cooperation to protect water sector from growing threats

See Something Say Something Campaign: Everyone Plays a Role in “If You See Something, Say Something®.”

The Case for Memory Safe Roadmaps

CISA and Partners Release Advisory on Russian SVR-affiliated Cyber Actors Exploiting CVE-2023-42793

Operation Blacksmith: Lazarus targets organizations worldwide using novel Telegram-based malware written in DLang

CISA Releases Social Media Threat Guidance for School Staff and Authorities Infographic

Intelligence Sharing is Caring: Collective Defense for a Safer Nation

NSA Releases Recommendations to Mitigate Software Supply Chain Risks

Statement by Marc Rogers on the CTI League