OpenAI API Abused as Malware Command Channel

China-Linked hackers target Cisco firewalls. MIT Sloan withdraws controversial “AI-Driven Ransomware” paper. A new study questions the value of cybersecurity training. Hackers exploit OpenAI’s API as a malware command channel. Apple patches over 100 Security flaws across devices. A Florida-based operator of mental health and addiction treatment centers exposes sensitive patient information. OPM plans a “mass deferment” for Cybercorps scholars affected by the government shutdown. Lawmakers urge the FTC to investigate Flock Safety’s cybersecurity gaps. Cybercriminals team with organized crime for high-tech cargo thefts. Ben Yelin from University of Maryland Center for Cyber Health and Hazard Strategies discussing ICE’s controversial facial scanning initiative. A priceless theft meets a worthless password. 

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CyberWire Guest

We are joined by Ben Yelin from University of Maryland Center for Cyber Health and Hazard Strategies discussing ICE’s controversial facial scanning initiative. You can read more about Ben’s topic from 404 Media: You Can't Refuse To Be Scanned by ICE's Facial Recognition App, DHS Document Says.

Selected Reading

China-Linked Hackers Target Cisco Firewalls in Global Campaign (Hackread)

MIT Sloan shelves paper about AI-driven ransomware (The Register)

CyberSlop — meet the new threat actor, MIT and Safe Security (DoublePulsar)

Study concludes cybersecurity training doesn’t work (KPBS Public Media)

Microsoft: OpenAI API moonlights as malware HQ (The Register)

Apple Patches 19 WebKit Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek)

Data Theft Hits Behavioral Health Network in 3 States (Bank Infosecurity)

OPM plans to give CyberCorps members more time to find jobs after shutdown ends (CyberScoop)

Lawmakers ask FTC to probe Flock Safety’s cybersecurity practices (The Record)

Cybercriminals, OCGs team up on lucrative cargo thefts (The Register)

Louvre Robbery: Security Flaws: The (Obviously) Password Was "Louvre" (L’Unione Sarda)

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