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AI-Written Malware, XZ Utils, Attackers Target Hospital Help Desks
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The guys are back for another episode of the Hackle Box—a monthly conversation between information security experts about new and noteworthy exploits.
This time, they discuss AI-written malware, XZ Utils, and attackers targeting hospital IT help desks.
Links:
XZ Utils scare
https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/xz-utils-scare-exposes-hard-truths-in-software-security
Change Healthcare hit with cyber extortion (again)
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/change-healthcare-double-cyber/
Health Department warns attackers targeting IT help desks https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-health-dept-warns-hospitals-of-hackers-targeting-it-help-desks/
Malicious PowerShell script appears to be AI-written
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-powershell-script-pushing-malware-looks-ai-written/
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FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs.
These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.
This time, they discuss AI-written malware, XZ Utils, and attackers targeting hospital IT help desks.
Links:
XZ Utils scare
https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/xz-utils-scare-exposes-hard-truths-in-software-security
Change Healthcare hit with cyber extortion (again)
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/change-healthcare-double-cyber/
Health Department warns attackers targeting IT help desks https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-health-dept-warns-hospitals-of-hackers-targeting-it-help-desks/
Malicious PowerShell script appears to be AI-written
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-powershell-script-pushing-malware-looks-ai-written/
Please follow us on social!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frsecure/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/frsecure/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frsecureofficial/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frsecure/
About FRSecure https://frsecure.com/
FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs.
These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.
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