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Risky Business
Risky Business #763 – Microsoft un-patches critical bug
Sep 11, 2024
Dive into the murky waters of disinformation as the DoJ cracks down on Russian propaganda ahead of the US elections. Explore how Telegram’s newfound friendship with law enforcement shakes up cyber investigations. Ransomware hits Iranian banks hard, pushing them to negotiate under geopolitical pressures. And just when you thought Microsoft had it together, they create a buzz with an unsettling un-patch of a critical vulnerability. Plus, pro tips on preparing for cyber incidents that could save the day!
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- The U.S. Department of Justice is intensifying efforts against disinformation to ensure the integrity of the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
- Iran's banking sector illustrates the vulnerabilities of financial infrastructures to ransomware, escalating through geopolitical tensions and government mandates.
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U.S. Department of Justice Action Against Disinformation
The U.S. Department of Justice has taken significant steps to combat disinformation ahead of the 2024 presidential election. This includes indicting employees from RT for violations related to foreign agent registration and shutting down 32 typo-squatting domains that redirected to Kremlin propaganda. The DOJ's actions aim to dismantle efforts to manipulate information and influence the electoral process, which has broad implications for national security and public trust in media. Furthermore, these measures highlight the interconnectedness of technical operations and media interactions in disseminating misleading information.
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