Risky Business Risky Business #763 – Microsoft un-patches critical bug
Sep 11, 2024
Paul Wells, an incident responder at Kroll Cyber, dives into the crucial topic of cyber incident preparedness. He emphasizes the significance of having a pre-established incident response plan to mitigate crises effectively. With examples from real-world breaches, Wells discusses the necessity of accurate backups and clear communication during recovery. The conversation also touches upon the complexities of modern cybersecurity threats like ransomware and how organizations can adapt their strategies for improved resilience.
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Typo-Squatting Takedown
- The DOJ took down 32 typo-squatting domains redirecting to Kremlin propaganda.
- This was part of a larger action against Russian disinformation targeting the 2024 US election.
DOJ Actions Against RT
- The DOJ indicted RT employees and reclassified RT affiliates as foreign missions.
- This increases reporting obligations and financial oversight, making it uncomfortable for RT in the US.
Spamouflage Stealth
- The Grafica report only analyzed 15 Spamouflage accounts due to increased stealth and API restrictions.
- This makes it difficult to gauge the true scale of Chinese disinformation campaigns.