Cyber Security Headlines Kettering Health outage, Lumma disrupted, Opexus "major lapse"
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May 22, 2025 A ransomware attack disrupts Kettering Health, leaving elective procedures in chaos. Meanwhile, a major malware operation gets shut down by authorities. An insider threat at Opexus puts sensitive federal data at risk, prompting urgent discussions on cybersecurity readiness. The podcast highlights emerging trends, including notable breaches and the evolving landscape for Chief Information Security Officers. As risks mount, the importance of accurate AI responses to security questionnaires is emphasized—because half-baked answers can cause even more work.
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Kettering Health Ransomware Attack
- Kettering Health experienced a ransomware attack disrupting call centers and patient care systems, forcing cancellations of elective procedures.
- The Interlock ransomware gang was named in ransom notes, but no public claim was made by the group yet.
Global Disruption of Luma Malware
- Microsoft's coordinated global effort disrupted the Luma malware infrastructure, removing around 2,300 domains and seizing physical assets.
- Over 394,000 Windows computers worldwide were identified as infected since March 2025.
Insider Threat at Opexis
- Opexis insiders, twin brothers Suhaib and Muneeb Akhtar, accessed and deleted sensitive federal databases including IRS data while being terminated.
- They previously pleaded guilty to hacking involving State Department systems and exfiltrated data during their dismissal call.