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Risky Business
Risky Business #772 -- Salt Typhoon is truly a national security disaster
Nov 27, 2024
Matt Muller from Tines, a security automation expert, dives into the provocative assertion by Gartner that SOAR is dead. The chat reveals the complexities of ransomware attacks, focusing on Blue Yonder and the tough choices companies must make when traditional recovery fails. They also discuss how the evolving tactics of state-backed hackers, particularly Salt Typhoon's telecom assaults, have raised national security alarms. The conversation wraps up with insights on the integration of AI in security and the necessity for adaptive approaches in ever-changing cyber landscapes.
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- The ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has severely disrupted operations for many clients, highlighting vulnerabilities in the supply chain software sector.
- Russian espionage tactics using Wi-Fi to transition between networks demonstrate existing vulnerabilities in cybersecurity techniques rather than introducing entirely new threats.
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Significant Ransomware Attack on Blue Yonder
A notable ransomware attack has severely impacted Blue Yonder, a company specializing in supply chain and HR management solutions. The attack has disrupted their service offerings, leaving customers scrambling to revert to manual processes for operations like timesheet management, as seen with Starbucks. Details about the ransom or the attackers remain scarce, leading to speculation about the potential loss of data and the state of ongoing negotiations with the attackers. The ambiguity surrounding restoration timelines and the vague updates from Blue Yonder suggest that their predicament is quite dire, potentially impacting a wide range of customers reliant on their services.
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