CyberWire Daily

When spies get spied on.

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Aug 13, 2025
Guest
Jack Jones
Jack Jones, the mastermind behind the Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR), shares his expertise on cyber risk quantification. He discusses the future of cyber risk measurement and sheds light on the adaptability of the FAIR model in the face of evolving threats like AI and ransomware. The conversation also touches on recent cybersecurity incidents, including a ransomware attack on Royal Enfield and the persistent dangers posed by Russian-aligned APT groups. Prepare to dive into the complex world of risk assessment and data privacy!
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INSIGHT

Broad Patch Tuesday Wave

  • August Patch Tuesday fixed hundreds of flaws across vendors including Microsoft, Intel, AMD, and Adobe.
  • Many high-severity bugs were patched though active exploitation was not widely observed.
INSIGHT

Curly Comrades Target Critical Infrastructure

  • 'Curly Comrades' APT targets critical infrastructure in Georgia and Moldova with stealthy persistence techniques.
  • They blend legitimate utilities and custom malware to exfiltrate staged, encrypted data.
INSIGHT

Ignore New Certificate Error Logs

  • Microsoft flagged harmless CertEnroll error logs in Windows 11 after recent updates.
  • No user action is required as these events stem from an unfinished feature.
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