Weekly Security Sprint EP 79. European events; the importance of information sharing; and are we resilient

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, we’re mixing things up! Andy Jabbour recorded this session onsite at TribalNet 2024 with TribalHub’s Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, Michelle Bouschor, who took over as moderator. They were joined by Adam Gruscynski, IT Director, Potawatomi Casino Hotel and Tribal-ISAC Steering Committee member and Drew Ludwick, Director of IT Operations, Muckleshoot Casino Resort, to discuss ideas around cybersecurity and organizational culture.In the discussion the group discusses: Organizational culture and what makes a cyber strong organizational culture. Tribal-ISAC! What it is, how it’s like other ISACs, what makes it special. How to build a strong organizational culture and the importance of leadership buy-in and taking things in “chewable bites.” Why we love TribalNet! Some of our favorite concert experiences – some we shared as we talked from Linkin Park to Snoop. And more, of course! Selected Links: TribalNet Conference 2024 Tribal-ISAC Michelle Bouschor. With 15 years of experience in tribal casino marketing, tribal government public relations, media, and community relations, I’ve honed my skills in navigating the unique landscape of indigenous communities. For the past 5 years, I’ve proudly contributed to TribalHub, leveraging my expertise to empower tribal entities through innovative solutions and strategic partnerships. Passionate about fostering collaboration and growth within tribal communities, I’m dedicated to driving positive change and sustainable development.·      Michelle on LinkedIn Adam Gruscynski. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the IT Department for Potawatomi Casino Hotel while ensuring all of the technology needs, whether current or future, of the organization are met. Adam joined Potawatomi Casino Hotel in 2008. During his time at PCH, Adam has gained an abundance of experience by taking on various roles including IT Security Manager, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead Network Administrator, Network Administrator, and Application Administrator. Prior to PCH, Adam was Network Engineer at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel where he began his career as Help Desk Intern.·      Adam on LinkedIn Drew Ludwick. A seasoned IT executive with over 25 years of progressive leadership experience in technology management, specializing in cybersecurity, strategic planning, and technology governance. Known for shaping and executing technology strategies aligned with business goals, leading diverse technology teams, and fostering innovation.·      Drew on LinkedIn

In the latest episode of Nerd Out, Dave and Alec covered the following areas when Dave wasn't having technical issues. The second assassination attempt and what it means for DVEs and venue security. Recent Terrorgram arrests. Planning for outdoor events in the fall and winter. Israel's pager attack and the impact for third party protection. Nerd news talking Marvel, Star Wars, and why we haven't watched Rings of Power.

In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics: Warm Start: TribalNet! TLP:CLEAR | FB-ISAO Newsletter. The September 2024 Newsletter has been directly distributed to members and may be accessed here.   Main Topics:   Assassiination / Election Security:  FBI and CISA Release Joint PSA, Just So You Know: False Claims of Hacked Voter Information Likely Intended to Sow Distrust of U.S. Elections. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are issuing this public service announcement (PSA) to raise awareness of attempts to undermine public confidence in the security of U.S. election infrastructure through the spread of disinformation falsely claiming that cyberattacks compromised U.S. voter registration databases. PDF. CISA: Physical Security Checklist for Election Offices and Election Infrastructure Cybersecurity Readiness and Resilience Checklists 2025 Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes Designated a National Special Security Event   BEC.  Business Email Compromise: The $55 Billion Scam. The BEC scam continues to target small local businesses to larger corporations, and personal transactions while evolving in their techniques to access those business or personal accounts. Between December 2022 and December 2023, there was a 9% increase in identified global exposed losses. In 2023, the IC3 saw a growth in BEC reporting where funds were sent directly to a financial institution housing custodial accounts held by third-party payment processors, or peer-to-peer payment processors, and cryptocurrency exchanges which directly contributed to the increase in global exposed losses. IC3 data shows the BEC scam has been reported in all 50 states and 186 countries, with over 140 countries receiving fraudulent transfers. Based on the financial data reported to the IC3 for 2023, international banks located in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong often acted as an intermediary stop for funds, followed by China, Mexico, and the UAE. The following BEC statistics were reported to the FBI IC3, law enforcement and derived from filings with financial institutions between October 2013 and December 2023: o   Domestic and international incidents: 305,033  o   Domestic and international exposed dollar loss: $55,499,915,582 o   Total U.S. victims: 158,436  o   Total U.S. exposed dollar loss: $20,089,561,364  o   Total non-U.S. victims: 6,546  o   Total non-U.S. exposed dollar loss: $1,638,490,375   All-Hazards. The disaster no major U.S. city is prepared for. Experts warn this type of catastrophe — a combined power outage with a heat wave — is a scenario that cities and states are unprepared for. “I don’t think it’s likely — I think it’s an absolute certainty,” said Brian Stone, a professor and director of the Urban Climate Lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology. “I think it’s an absolute certainty that we will have an extreme heat wave and an extended blackout in the United States.”   Quick Hits:  FBI Publishes 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report Hacker tricks ChatGPT into giving out detailed instructions for making homemade bombs Recorded Future: H1 2024: Malware and Vulnerability Trends Report Kentucky I-75 shooting suspect vowed over text to ‘kill a lot of people,’ arrest warrant says

In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics: Warm Start:  Press Release! Gate 15 Partners with Cyware to Enhance Cybersecurity and Homeland Security Resilience. Gate 15's Resilience and Intelligence Portal (GRIP) now leverages the robust capabilities available in Cyware's Collaborate platform to provide the homeland security community with all-hazards technology-enhanced, human-driven analysis products.   Main Topics:   Physical Threats, Notable Dates: ·       Pakistani National Charged for Plotting Terrorist Attack in New York City in Support of ISIS ·       Man Plotted to Kill Jews in New York on Oct. 7 Anniversary, U.S. Says ·       Man Arrested For Making Threats To Elected Officials ·       U.S. charges Hamas leaders with terrorism, citing Oct. 7 attack   Terrorgram Arrests ·       Leaders of Transnational Terrorist Group Charged with Soliciting Hate Crimes, Soliciting the Murder of Federal Officials, and Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorists ·       Feds say white supremacist leaders of "Terrorgram" group plotted assassinations, inspired attacks   Influence Ops ·       Justice Department Disrupts Covert Russian Government-Sponsored Foreign Malign Influence Operation Targeting Audiences in the United States and Elsewhere. ·       Info Ops: ODNI - Election Security Update as of Early September. Foreign actors are increasing their election influence activities as we approach November. ·       US seeks to reassure voters that presidential election will be safe. ·       Russia focusing on US social media stars to covertly influence voters ·       Treasury Takes Action as Part of a U.S. Government Response to Russia’s Foreign Malign Influence Operations ·       AP: Right-wing influencers were duped to work for covert Russian influence operation, US says ·       Conservative Podcasters Respond to Russian Influence Allegations ·       The Record: US indicts two RT employees for alleged Russian disinformation effort ·       TV Presenter Who Worked for Channel One Russia Charged with Violating U.S. Sanctions Imposed on Russia ·       2024's triple threats on election disinformation ·       TikTok: Continuing to protect the integrity of TikTok through the US elections ·       Chinese State-Linked Influence Operation Spamouflage Masquerades as U.S. Voters to Push Divisive Online Narratives Ahead of 2024 Election ·       Activists Charged With Pushing Russian Propaganda Go on Trial in Florida ·       AI-Fakes Detection Is Failing Voters in the Global South ·       Activists Charged With Pushing Russian Propaganda Go on Trial in Florida   Quick Hits:   More Russia: o   FBI, CISA, NSA, and US and International Partners Release Advisory on Russian Military Cyber Actors Targeting US and Global Critical Infrastructure o   Exclusive: US sees increasing risk of Russian ‘sabotage’ of key undersea cables by secretive military unit Georgia: Apalachee High School Shooting: o   14-Year-Old School Shooter Kills Four and Wounds Nine o   At least nine people were injured. Here’s what else to know. o   What we know about the Georgia high school shooting o   Georgia High School Received Threat Warning Of Shooting Before Gunman Opened Fire: Report o   Father of Teen Suspect Charged in Georgia School Shooting o   Georgia school-shooting suspect struggled with mental health, aunt says o   ASIS: Apalachee High School Shooting: What We Know o   Georgia Gunman Colt Gray Was ‘Ridiculed’ and Called Gay by Bullies at School o   Mother of Georgia suspect is said to have called school before shooting, warning of ‘emergency’ Sextortion o   Sextortion Scams Now Include Photos of Your Home.  o   Sextortion scam now use your "cheating" spouse’s name as a lure o   Nigerian Brothers Sentenced in Sextortion Scheme that Resulted in Death of Teen o   Nigerian brothers jailed in US for sextortion scam targeting teenagers o   Four Delaware Men Charged with International “Sextortion” and Money Laundering Scheme

In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics: National Insider Threat Awareness Month! ·       Insider Threat! Employee arrested for locking Windows admins out of 254 servers in extortion plot ·       Insider Threat: Pa. church member accused of stealing $225K from congregation ·       GRIP: Insider Threat Awareness -Don't Let Errors Cost You, 28 August 2024 ·       Palo Alto: Deepfake report: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/dynamics-of-deepfake-scams/   National Preparedness Month! Ready.gov: National Preparedness Month, “Start a Conversation.” A Proclamation on National Preparedness Month, 2024 September is National Preparedness Month; FEMA Releases the National Resilience Guidance + Other Upcoming Events & Climate Week NYC: Communicating Disaster Preparedness, Sep 23, 2024 02:30 PM.  Do you have an emergency and recovery plan? Get started or update it this National Preparedness Month Addressing OT cyber risk management threats and attacks with risk registers and tabletop exercises   Election Security: ·       Man Charged with Threatening Election Officials, State Judge, and Federal Law Enforcement Agents Donald Trump Assassination Updates: o   Opening Statement to Media on Updates to the Butler, Pennsylvania, Assassination Attempt Investigation o   FBI Pittsburgh Special Agent in Charge's Remarks to Media on Updates to the Butler, Pennsylvania, Assassination Attempt Investigation o   Would-be Trump assassin saw ex-president as 'target of opportunity.'   o   FBI releases photos of the gun used in Trump assassination attempt ·       DOD Will Provide Homeland With Support During Presidential Campaigns ·       US voters targeted in phishing campaign ·       When Get-Out-The-Vote Efforts Look Like Phishing ·       Intel officials say they anticipate more hacking attempts as US election nears ·       Election Security Partners Host 7th Annual Tabletop the Vote Exercise for 2024   Quick Hits: ·       Two Foreign Nationals Charged in Swatting Conspiracy Targeting Lawmakers, Private Victims, Houses of Worship, and Businesses ·       European terror attacks alarm US intelligence, NYPD briefing shows ·       CIA official: Suspects in foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows aimed to kill ‘tens of thousands.’ ·       Solingen Stabbing Ignites Fears of Resurgent Jihadism Targeting Germany ·       CISA - Iran-based Cyber Actors Enabling Ransomware Attacks on US Organizations ·       Halliburton cyberattack linked to RansomHub ransomware gang o   FBI: RansomHub ransomware breached 210 victims since February o   US agencies warn against ransomware group behind hundreds of attacks in recent months ·       KnowBe4 Report Reveals Critical Infrastructure Under Siege with Cyber Attacks Increasing 30 Percent in One Year ·       Chinese government hackers penetrate U.S. internet providers to spy o   Lumen: Taking The Crossroads: The Versa Director Zero-Day Exploitation o   Chinese government hackers targeted U.S. internet providers with zero-day exploit, researchers say o   China’s Volt Typhoon Hackers Caught Exploiting Zero-Day in Servers Used by ISPs, MSPs   ·       Microsoft: Peach Sandstorm deploys new custom Tickler malware in long-running intelligence gathering operations ·       Cybercrime and sabotage cost German firms $300 bln in past year ·       France formally charges Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, over organized crime on messaging app ·       Worldwide Trends in COVID-19-Related Attacks Against Healthcare: A Review of the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition Database ·       Kasada’s Releases 2024 State of Bot Mitigation Report ·       CISA Launches New Portal to Improve Cyber Reporting ·       Hate Group’s Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Reflects Anti-LGBTQ+ Conspiracy Theories ·       Recorded Future: H1 2024 Check Fraud Report: Geographic Trends and Threat Actor Patterns  

In this final episode of Venue Security, The IAVM Podcast Series, Andy Jabbour talks with Byron K. Johnson II, Director of Public Safety and Security, with the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex, which includes several venues in lovely Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh Convention & Performing Arts Complex: “The City is proud to own and manage several marquee venues in the area. Whether you want to see a concert, host a convention, or catch a ballet, we’ve got you covered: Red Hat Amphitheater Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts Coastal Credit Union Music Park Raleigh Convention Center Byron on LinkedIn In the discussion Byron and Andy address the concept of a venue, its diverse range of facilities, common and specific risks, and the evolving nature of the industry. They also delved into the aspects of risk management, the importance of understanding unique risks associated with different types of events and facilities, and the role of technology in venue management. In closing, they emphasized the value of diverse perspectives in risk assessment and decision-making, the significance of leadership, and the importance of a strong reputation in the community. Plus: Byron’s background. The IAVM Academy for Venue Safety and Security (AVSS) with some name dropping! Leadership, being open minded, and open to sharing. The value of risk assessments and bringing in diverse perspectives. The importance of building relationships with the DHS Protective Security Advisors! With a kind Byron shoutout to our Gate 15 podcasts and more. Venue Security, The IAVM Podcast Series has been a collaboration between Gate 15 and the International Association of Venue Managers’ (IAVM) Venue Safety and Security Committee (VSSC) as Andy Jabbour speaks with special guests from the IAVM community. This episode is our last in this limited run series.

In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics: Warm Start:   CISA: Shaping the legacy of partnership between government and private sector globally: JCDC   Main Topics:   International Security Incidents: Solingen: Main suspect behind deadly attack in custody Three dead after stabbing attack at festival in western Germany German police arrest boy accused of knowing about knife attack in advance French police arrest synagogue blast suspect Explosions Outside a France Synagogue Were a Terrorist Attack, Prosecutors Say Suspect Caught On CCTV In French Synagogue Attack Held Palestinian Flag: Source Close To Probe US ‘kinetic strike’ takes out senior leader of terrorist group aligned with al Qaeda in Syria Iran says 14 Daesh suspects arrested planning attacks Four Islamic State Terrorists ‘Liquidated’ By Russian Snipers After Taking Prison Guards Hostage: REPORT NATO airbase in Germany raises security level due to 'potential threat.' Hamas said to decide to target Israelis abroad in bid to avenge Haniyeh killing   Forgotten radios and missed warnings: New details emerge about communication failures before Trump rally shooting. The day before the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, a tactical team of local police officers set aside radios for their Secret Service partners so the two agencies could communicate during the former president’s July 13 campaign rally. But those radios were never picked up.   Invest in Resilience! Cyber Resilience Overestimation Leads to Business Continuity Issues, Ransom Payments Corvus: Q2 Cyber Threat Report: Ransomware Season Arrives Early Kroll: Q2 2024 Threat Landscape Report: Threat Actors Do Their Homework, Ransomware and Cloud Risks Accelerate Rapid7: Selling Ransomware Breaches: 4 Trends Spotted on the RAMP Forum Malwarebytes / ThreatDown: Why you need to know about ransomware NCC Group Monthly Threat Pulse – Review of July 2024 WithSecure: Ransomware Landscape H1/2024   Quick Hits: From cybercrime to terrorism, FBI director says America faces many elevated threats 'all at once' ASD’s ACSC, CISA, FBI, and NSA, with the support of International Partners Release Best Practices for Event Logging and Threat Detection Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Detonating an Explosive Device Outside of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office VFC: Bomb Threats at Jewish Institutions Bomb threats reported at more than 100 Canadian Jewish institutions Oregon Man Charged in Swatting and Bomb Threats Scheme That Targeted Jewish Hospitals in New York City and Long Island Arizona man in custody amid investigation into alleged threats to kill former President Donald Trump Iran Tries To 'Storm' U.S. Election With Russian-Style Disinformation Campaign Meta: Taking Action Against Malicious Accounts in Iran How Russian Trolls Are Trying to Go Viral on X Trump attorney was targeted by hackers, sources say ‘Several opportunities’ to prevent Maine mass shooting were missed, commission finds International report confirms record-high global temperatures, greenhouse gases in 2023

In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics: Warm Start: Faith-Based and Israel-Gaza Related Updates: FB-ISAO Newsletter, August 2024. FB-ISAO: Best Practices for Securing Your Donation Sites WaterISAC 2023 Year-In-Review Three Main Topics. Extremism and Physical Security: “Dead society”: Tracing the Online Dimension of a Militant Accelerationist-Inspired Attack in Turkey Man Arrested for Explosives Threats and Attack on Energy Facility Sabotage: UK Sabotage. Countering the Threat of Sabotage Operations to UK Interests and National Security Germany investigates suspected intrusion, sabotage at military base Germany investigates possible sabotage of water supply at military base Poland Says Received German Request To Arrest Suspect In Nord Stream Probe Cyber Resilience: Carbon black supplier Orion loses $60 million in business email compromise scam Attorney General James Secures $4.5 Million from Biotech Company for Failing to Protect New Yorkers’ Health Data Enzo Biochem ordered to cough up $4.5 million over lousy security that led to ransomware disaster Quick Hits: Recorded Future: Malign Influence Threats Mount Ahead of US 2024 Elections NCRI - The CCP’s Digital Charm Offensive OpenAI: Disrupting a covert Iranian influence operation X Ran Ads On Five Accounts Pushing Lies and Hate During UK Riots Far-right influencers turn against Trump campaign Personhood credentials: Artificial intelligence and the value of privacy-preserving tools to distinguish who is real online (PDF). Department of Defense Civilian Employee Charged with Taking Classified Documents Hackers may have stolen the Social Security numbers of every American. Here’s how to protect yourself Unconfirmed Hack of 2.9 Billion Records at National Public Data Sparks Media Frenzy Amid Lawsuit Brian Krebs: NationalPublicData.com Hack Exposes a Nation’s Data National Public Data reports highly publicized breach affected a total 1.3 million people The Slow-Burn Nightmare of the National Public Data Breach Google: Iranian backed group steps up phishing campaigns against Israel, U.S. A Single Iranian Hacker Group Targeted Both Presidential Campaigns, Google Says Arizona Man Pleads Guilty for Making Online Threats Against Public Servants Including Federal Officials Suspect identified in break-in at Trump campaign office in Virginia: Sheriff's office Threat of US Civil Unrest Is Low But Rising, Analysis Finds oOne in five voters and a third of Republicans believe the FBI was behind the assassination attempt on Donald Trump Trump's Shooting Rattled QAnon Believers. Then They Doubled Down Comer Seeks Information from Google and Meta on Potential Censorship of President Trump Assassination Attempt Meta warns of troll networks from Russia, Iran ahead of US elections Fake accounts on Meta pushed conservatives to run for office as independents HHS: United States Government’s Response to the Clade I Mpox Outbreak in the DemocraticRepublic of the Congo and Other Countries in the Region WHO: WHO Director-General declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency ofinternational concern. Earth just had its warmest July on record; July was the globe’s 14th month in a row of record warmth

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour talks with Adam Vincent. Adam Vincent is the Founder & CEO at Bricklayer AI. Bricklayer AI is the first generative AI solution that brings autonomous AI agents and human experts into a single collaborative and effective security team. Bricklayer AI’s security-trained, generative AI agents execute critical security roles, operations, and procedures, empowering organizations to enhance the scale, speed, and sophistication of their security operations, investigate incidents faster and more thoroughly, enrich and analyze threat intelligence more completely, and enforce compliance standards continuously. Additionally, Adam has a long history of delivering leadership to early-stage companies to drive the development and launch of innovative products, create strategic GTM plans to capture explosive growth, enable sales and marketing, accelerate revenues, and increase profitability. Among his notable achievements, Adam: Founded and built a cybersecurity SaaS firm from $0 to $30M ARR Achieved 30% revenue CAGR over 5 years from 2016 to 2021 Sold high margin $5M+ revenue government business unit Achieved an 86% CEO approval score on Glassdoor Bricklayer AI is the first AI cybersecurity solution that enables autonomous AI specialists to work alongside human experts, to run a smarter, faster, and more effective security operations team. With Bricklayer AI, multiple independent AIs collaborate and use AI tools to accomplish complex cybersecurity procedures, all controlled using natural language. AI Security Analysts, AI Threat Intelligence Analysts, and AI Incident Responders add speed, augment and accelerate security teams’ capabilities in order to stay ahead of today’s most sophisticated AI-enabled threats. Learn more at bricklayer.ai. In the discussion Adam and Andy discuss: Adam’s Background Bricklayer Basics: What is Bricklayer AI? AI 101. Bricklayer vs. Common LLMs. BlackHat 2024. What’s next for future of Bricklayer AI and artificial intelligence. Three Questions! Star Trek, a heart for service, boating, and more. Selected links: ⁠Bricklayer AI⁠. Build your own automated AI security team. Put autonomous AI specialists to work alongside your human experts, to run a smarter, faster, and more effective security operations team. ⁠Bricklayer AI Announces $2.5M Pre-Seed Investment to Bring Autonomous AI Security Analysts into the SOC⁠, 02 May 2024

In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered to following topics:  Taylor Swift Terrorism Threat: ·       Two held in Vienna over Taylor Swift concert threat ·       Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna canceled after Austrian police say foiled terrorist plot targeted shows ·       Officials say suspects in foiled plot at Taylor Swift shows hoped to kill as many people as possible ·       Taylor Swift ISIS suspects ‘hired as guards’ wanted ‘to bomb gig & mow down fans’ before terror plot foiled by US spies ·       Taylor Swift concert terror suspect, 17, began working at venue days before foiled plot, say police ·       Alleged Taylor Swift terror plot fits a worrying trend as ISIS targets teens online ·       Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert plot confessed to planning suicide attack, officials say ·       Taylor Swift ISIS bombing suspect pictured holding dual knives as chilling details of terrorist plot revealed ·       After Vienna threat: Music venues as terrorist targets ·       Taylor Swift concert terror plot suspect sought to kill self and 'as many people as possible,' officials say ·       Iraqi teen held in Vienna after Taylor Swift attack plot foiled ·       Officials say suspects in foiled plot at Taylor Swift shows hoped to kill as many people as possible   Hurricanes & Severe Weather.  ·       CSU's 2024 Atlantic seasonal hurricane forecast was released on 4 April and updated on 6 August ·       NOAA: Highly active hurricane season likely to continue in the Atlantic ·       Debby finally moves out of the US, some flooding risk and power outages remain ·       NOAA: Nation hit with record heat, wildfires and Hurricane Beryl in July   Election Security & Broader Considerations ·       Microsoft: Iran Targeting 2024 US Election.  ·       Iran uses fake news sites to interfere in U.S. election, Microsoft says ·       We received internal Trump documents from ‘Robert.’ Then the campaign confirmed it was hacked ·       Trump campaign says it is victim of foreign hack after leak of Vance report ·       The Hacking of Presidential Campaigns Begins, With the Usual Fog of Motives ·       DOJ: Pakistani National with Ties to Iran Charged in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate a Politician or U.S. Government Officials o   Pakistani national with ties to Iran charged in connection to a foiled assassination plot potentially targeting Trump ·       Winchester Man Arrested for Making Threats Against Vice President ·       Virginia man charged with threatening to kill Vice President Kamala Harris ·       CAIR Welcomes Charges Against Man Who Allegedly Made Death Threats Targeting VP Harris, Previously Threatened Muslims   Quick Hits: ·       CrowdStrike: Channel File 291 Incident: Root Cause Analysis is Available. Read the findings, mitigations and technical details of the Channel File 291 incident. ·       Ransomware & Data Breaches:  o   Ransomware in 2024: More Attacks, More Leaks, and Increased Sophistication. o   Rapid7: Rapid7’s Ransomware Radar Report Shows Threat Actors are Evolving …Fast. ·       Royal Ransomware Actors Rebrand as “BlackSuit,” FBI and CISA Release Update to Advisory ·       Justice Department Disrupts North Korean Remote IT Worker Fraud Schemes Through Charges and Arrest of Nashville Facilitator ·       Research Report: Internet-Connected Industrial Control Systems (Part One) ·       White House working on cyber insurance policy proposal for ‘catastrophic’ incidents ·       Hackers leak 2.7 billion data records with Social Security numbers ·       On the Adoption of the UN Convention Against Cybercrime ·       DOJ: Assault of Congregants Outside a Washington D.C. Synagogue Charged as a Federal Hate Crime ·       U.S.: SEC ends probe into MOVEit attacks impacting 95 million people ·       Critical Infrastructure: Rewards for Justice: CyberAv3ngers. ·       White House cyber czar touts regulatory harmonization bill advancing through Congress