CISA, FBI, and Europol warn of Akira ransomware targeting Windows and Linux systems. It uses "double extortion" tactics, with $42 million in ransoms paid. Key defenses: recognize infection signs, back up data, and avoid paying ransoms.
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A zero-day vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks' PAN-OS, CVE-2024-3400, is under active attack, allowing unauthenticated root access. The flaw affects versions 10.2, 11.0, and 11.1, with patches due by April 14, 2024. Users should enable Threat Prevention ID 95187 or disable telemetry.
ByteDance denies a reported 60% profit surge as U.S. lawmakers push to force TikTok's divestiture. Taylor Swift re-engages with TikTok ahead of her album release. ByteDance shifts focus to AI and app expansion amid growing scrutiny.
Air Force General Timothy D. Haugh emphasized the importance of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act in safeguarding national security against cyber threats. Recent critiques of Microsoft’s security lapses highlight the need for stronger corporate cybersecurity and transparency.
Microsoft is investing $2.9 billion to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in Japan, marking its largest investment in the country. This initiative includes establishing a new Microsoft Research Asia lab in Tokyo, focusing on AI and robotics, and training three million individuals in AI skills.
Indonesia's banking sector faces rising cyber threats, with an 85% increase in email attacks in Q3 2023. Bank Syariah Indonesia (BRI) has been criticized for inadequate security, as customers report significant losses from digital fraud, highlighting the need for stronger protections.
CISA added two Android Pixel vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-29745 (information disclosure) and CVE-2024-29748 (privilege escalation), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Prompt remediation is urged to protect against active exploitation.
Over 200 musicians, including Billie Eilish and Stevie Wonder, signed a letter urging tech companies to avoid using AI unethically in music, highlighting concerns over privacy, identity, and fair compensation.
A report exposed major security flaws at Microsoft, leading to a Chinese-backed cyberattack compromising 22 organisations, including U.S. officials. The Cyber Safety Review Board criticised Microsoft's security culture and urged immediate reforms. Microsoft has pledged to strengthen its defenses.
CISA issued two ICS advisories on April 4, 2024, highlighting vulnerabilities in Hitachi Energy's Asset Suite 9 (CVE-2024-2244) and Schweitzer's SEL 700 series relays (CVE-2024-2103). Users should review and apply recommended security measures.
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