Cyber Threats in Africa's Financial Sector

Cybercriminals target financial institutions across Africa using open-source tools. Threat actors are using a technique called Authenticode stuffing to abuse ConnectWise remote access software. A fake version of SonicWall’s NetExtender VPN app steals users’ credentials. CISA and the NSA publish a guide urging the adoption of Memory Safe Languages. Researchers identify multiple security vulnerabilities affecting Brother printers. Fake AI-themed websites spread malware. Researchers track a sharp rise in signup fraud. A new Common Good Cyber Fund has been launched to support nonprofits that provide essential cybersecurity services. Tim Starks from CyberScoop joins us to discuss calls for a federal cyberinsurance backstop. A Moscow court says ‘nyet’ to more jail time for cyber crooks.

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CyberWire Guest

We are again joined by Tim Starks, Senior Reporter from CyberScoop. Tim discusses his recent piece on “Federal cyber insurance backstop should be tied to expiring terrorism insurance law, report recommends.”

Selected Reading

Cybercriminals Abuse Open-Source Tools To Target Africa’s Financial Sector (Unit 42)

Hackers Abuse ConnectWise to Hide Malware (SecurityWeek)

Fake SonicWall VPN app steals user credentials (The Register)

CISA Publishes Guide to Address Memory Safety Vulnerabilities in Modern Software Development (GB Hackers)

New Vulnerabilities Expose Millions of Brother Printers to Hacking (SecurityWeek)

Black Hat SEO Poisoning Search Engine Results For AI (ThreatLabz)

Half of Customer Signups Are Now Fraudulent  (Infosecurity Magazine)

Common Good Cyber Fund Launched to Support Non-Profit Security Efforts (Infosecurity Magazine)

Russia releases REvil members after convictions for payment card fraud (The Record)

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