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Activists Raise Concerns Over Privacy and Hostility to End-to-End Encryption
The Saturday evening arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov by French law enforcement agencies thrust the already controversial social media platform further into the international spotlight as Paris authorities said the Russian billionaire will likely remain in custody at least through Wednesday.

Young Consulting Says Health Data Exposed; Ransomware Group Leaked Stolen Data
Young Consulting, which develops software for the stop-loss insurance market, is notifying 1 million individuals that their personal information was stolen earlier this year in a hack attack. The BlackSuit ransomware group, a rebrand of Royal, subsequently claimed credit and leaked stolen data.

Texas Credit Union Only Just Notifying 500,000 Members About May 2023 Data Theft
Fifteen months after a massive supply-chain attack hit users of MOVEit secure file-transfer software, Texas Dow Employees Credit Union has issued a data breach notification pertaining to 500,474 victims, saying it only discovered last month their personally identifiable information got stolen.

Hard Drives Slated For Destruction Kept in Open Cardboard Boxes
The FBI had a loose hard disk disposal problem that auditors say put classified information at risk. The bureau, auditor said, has a tracking system for obsolete computers and servers earmarked for destruction - but not for storage media extracted from the computer chassis.

Pavel Durov Reportedly Detained For Complicity Over Criminal Use
French media reported Saturday the detention outside Paris of Pavel Durov, CEO and owner of social media network Telegram, reportedly for failing to take steps to curb criminal activity on the platform. The Russian Embassy in France said it has demanded an explanation from the French government.

As Banks Combat Fraud, Customers Feel the Strain of Overly Cautious Measures
In today’s AI-driven world, banks are becoming increasingly vigilant, often freezing accounts or demanding extensive documentation at the slightest hint of suspicious activity. Sending money, once a straightforward task, is now fraught with complexity.

Why Acquisition Reports Emerge in the Media, and What It Means for Those Mentioned
Companies historically responded to M&A reports with milquetoast statements about "not commenting on rumors or speculation," but aggressive clapbacks have become much more common. Increasingly, executives are willing to attract more publicity by publicly - and vocally - denying acquisition reports.

Australian Insurer Expects Years of Litigation Related to 2022 Hack
Australia's largest provider of private health insurance says it expects to spend a total of AU$126 million, or $84.78 million, over a three-year period to upgrade its IT security. A Russia-based cybercriminal group hacked Medibank in October 2022.

Banking and Housing Policy Groups Call New Cyber Reporting Measures 'Impractical'
A group of banking and housing lobbyists are urging Ginnie Mae to redo its latest set of cybersecurity incident reporting requirements for custodians of mortgage-backed securities, calling the new measures "impractical" and potentially burdensome for many organizations.

Cyberattacks Soar, But Guarding PHI From Break-Ins, Natural Disasters Is Critical
Despite the endless barrage of cyberattacks hitting the healthcare sector, HIPAA-regulated entities must not neglect their duty to protect electronic patient information against physical threats, including burglaries and natural disasters, U.S. regulators said.

Hackers Could Exploit Bug to Manipulate Slack AI's LLM to Steal Data
Chat app Slack patched a vulnerability in its artificial intelligence tool set that hackers could have exploited to manipulate an underlying large language model to phish employees and steal sensitive data. Slack said it was a low-severity bug.

Group Claims a NY Surgical Center and a Nevada Medical Center Among Recent Victims
U.S. authorities are warning healthcare sector entities of incidents involving Everest, a Russian-speaking ransomware group and initial access broker, which claims to have stolen sensitive patient information in recent attacks, including on two medical care providers in New York and Nevada.

Logging Best Practices Guidance Aims to Enhance Global Detection and Response
The Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Center released joint guidance with a cohort of international cyber agencies that aims to provide baseline standards for event logging and threat detection, amid a wave of high-profile attacks employing "living off the land" techniques.

Kimsuky, or a Related Group, Deploys XenoRAT Variant
A North Korean hacking team hastily pivoted from using publicly available cloud computing storage to its own infrastructure after security researchers unmasked a malware campaign. The group shifted from using cloud service including Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox to systems under its control.

Also: Dangers of Malicious Code Embedded in ML Models; Is Ransomware in Decline?
AI's influence on social engineering and election security has become a focal point at Black Hat. ISMG editors discuss how advanced technologies are making it easier to manipulate people and compromise security systems and offer key insights on machine learning vulnerabilities.

Company Reportedly Instructs Staff to Not Connect to Internal IT Systems
Oil services giant Halliburton is reportedly dealing with a disruption tied to a Wednesday hack attack, after which the Houston-based firm advised employees to not connect to any internal IT resources - a sign that the incident could be a ransomware attack.

Why the Benefits Far Outweigh the Risks
Today's workforce is increasingly insisting on having employer-provided education and development opportunities. Learn why offering employees opportunities for education and development is both a retention strategy and a key component of a successful business strategy.

Infoblox Researchers on Links Between Human Trafficking, Cybercrime and Gambling
Illegal gambling operations depend on trafficked individuals to perform cybercriminal activities. Threat researchers at Infoblox explain how cybercriminals use trafficked people for operations such as pig-butchering scams and leverage European sports sponsorships to boost illegal gambling websites.

Nearly 137,000 People Affected in 2023 Ransomware Attack on Maryland-Based Hospital
A ransomware attack against Berlin, Maryland-based Atlantic General Hospital that affected the personal information of 137,000 individuals in 2023 has led to a $2.25 million preliminary settlement of a consolidated proposed federal class action lawsuit.

Federal Aviation Administration Seeks Public Input on New Cyber Rules for Airplanes
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that aims to further elevate and streamline cyber regulations for future airplanes and aircraft equipment. The rule isn't intended to have a substantive effect on airliner cybersecurity standards.