CyberWire Daily Cloudflare’s cloudy day resolved.
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Jun 13, 2025 Cloudflare clarifies that a recent outage wasn't a cyberattack, easing concerns. Microsoft is tackling authentication issues in Microsoft 365 while facing a disturbing account takeover campaign. Predator mobile spyware continues to evade detection, posing a significant risk. Meanwhile, cybercriminals from Fin6 exploit LinkedIn for recruiting scams. The conversation also highlights urgent security patches and innovative tactics that bypass traditional defenses. Lastly, AI integration in government initiatives sparks a discussion on its potential in enhancing cybersecurity.
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Cloudflare Outage Cause and Response
- Cloudflare's outage was caused by a third-party cloud provider failure, not a cyberattack.
- The incident affected multiple services but no data was lost, prompting moves to reduce third-party reliance.
Predator Spyware's Persistence
- Predator mobile spyware remains active despite sanctions, using complex infrastructure to evade detection.
- It targets high-value individuals with modular and remotely updateable components for persistence.
Microsoft 365 Auth Issues
- Microsoft 365 authentication issues are impacting self-service password resets and MFA additions.
- Problems affect multiple regions and users, with fixes underway and signs of improvement.