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CFOs targeted globally by phishing attacks
A sophisticated global spear-phishing campaign is actively targeting Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and senior financial executives. This operation, affecting banking, energy, insurance, and investment firms across multiple regions, underscores a dangerous trend of legitimate software being weaponized and the increasing accessibility of Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platforms that lower the barrier for cybercriminals.
THE BIG INTERVIEW
Q&A: Cyber crisis management with Microsoft's Chief Security Advisor
In an era where cyber threats loom larger and evolve faster than ever, fintech organizations stand at a critical juncture. What does it take to not only weather a cyber storm but emerge stronger? This exclusive interview dives into the crucial, yet often overlooked, motivations of threat actors. It outlines the ideal crisis response framework for fintechs, identifies common blindspots in incident response plans, and explores the hallmarks of effective leadership during high-stakes security incidents.
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AI IN FINANCIAL CYBERSECURITY
Leveraging AI for Enhanced Cybersecurity
This review explores the evolving role of AI in cybersecurity, examining how technologies like machine learning and deep learning bolster threat detection, malware analysis, and user authentication.
It evaluates both offensive and defensive AI strategies, highlights current challenges, including data scarcity and adversarial attacks and proposes future directions such as explainable AI and quantum-enhanced defense systems.
WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO
CYBERSECURITY TODAY
Eddie Steeler Malware, ConnectWise Breach, and Nova Scotia Power Data Theft
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, several troubling developments have been broken down. A new Rust-based malware, Eddie Steeler, is spreading via fake CAPTCHA pages, stealing user data. ConnectWise confirmed a limited breach affecting some ScreenConnect clients, likely the work of a nation-state actor. Attackers are also exploiting Google App Script to bypass phishing defenses, leveraging Google’s trust to deceive users. Meanwhile, Nova Scotia Power suffered a major data breach, exposing the social insurance numbers of up to 140,000 customers, marking one of North America's largest utility-related security incidents.
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