Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: Microsoft investigates MAPP leak
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Jul 27, 2025 Delve into the latest cybersecurity chaos as Microsoft digs into a MAPP leak linked to a SharePoint zero-day vulnerability. Discover how US law enforcement dismantled a major ransomware portal, striking a blow against cybercrime. Hear about an Arizona woman sent to prison for operating a North Korean laptop farm and the unsettling security breach experienced by Allianz life insurance. A whirlwind of topics that spotlight the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats!
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SharePoint Zero-Day Leak Insight
- A SharePoint zero-day exploit may have originated from a leak in Microsoft's Active Protections Program (MAPP).
- This program provides early patch warnings to security vendors, increasing risk if leaks occur.
Allianz Life CRM Breach
- Allianz Life Insurance suffered a social engineering attack targeting its CRM system.
- This breach compromised personal details of most of its 1.4 million customers.
BlackSuit Ransomware Takedown
- US law enforcement seized the BlackSuit ransomware infrastructure active since 2023.
- BlackSuit had ransomed over 100 organizations and originated from former Royal Ransomware Group members.