Ever heard of a “pig butchering” scam? Or a DDoS attack so big it could melt your brain? This week’s cybersecurity recap has it all – government showdowns, sneaky malware, and even a dash of app store shenanigans.
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Double Trouble: Evil Corp & LockBit Fall: A consortium of international law enforcement agencies took steps to arrest four people and take down nine servers linked to the LockBit (aka Bitwise Spider) ransomware operation. In tandem, authorities outed a Russian national named Aleksandr Ryzhenkov, who was one of the high-ranking members of the Evil Corp cybercrime group and also a LockBit affiliate. A total of 16 individuals who were part of Evil Corp have been sanctioned by the U.K.
Keep an “Ingredients List” for Your Software: Your software is like a recipe made from various ingredients—third-party components and open-source libraries. By creating a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), a detailed list of these components, you can quickly find and fix security issues when they arise. Regularly update this list, integrate it into your development process, watch for new vulnerabilities, and educate your team about these parts. This reduces hidden risks, speeds up problem-solving, meets regulations, and builds trust through transparency.
Wow, this week really showed us that cyber threats can pop up where we least expect them—even in apps and networks we trust. The big lesson? Stay alert and always question what’s in front of you. Keep learning, stay curious, and let’s outsmart the bad guys together. Until next time, stay safe out there!
