‘Russian’ Ransom Gang Targets Big Agri Co-op—Food Shortages Ahoy? - Security Boulevard

The Next Colonial? NEW Cooperative got hacked by BlackMatter ransomware gits. The Iowa-based agriculture cooperative is facing a $5.9 million ransom.

Will it prompt the retaliation @POTUS Biden promised?

In today’s #SBBlogwatch, we head for the hills and grow our own. At @SecurityBlvd: https://t.co/RjWk5uCsXs

— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) September 23, 2021

Breached Alaska Gov Systems Still Down—After 5 MONTHS - Security Boulevard

The Last Frontier? It’s been more than 20 weeks since a “sophisticated cyberattack” was detected at Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). It seems likely that hackers compromised the network at least five months ago.

And systems are still down.

In today’s #SBBlogwatch, we point to the culprit. At @SecurityBlvd: https://t.co/7ohPSmajhn

— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) September 21, 2021

‘OMIGOD’ Azure Critical Bugfix? Do It Yourself—Because Microsoft Won’t - Security Boulevard

OMI? DIY PDQ: Using OMI on Microsoft Azure? Drop everything and patch this critical vulnerability, snappily named OMIGOD. But wait! You probably don’t know whether you’re using OMI or not.

What a mess. In today’s #SBBlogwatch, we put the “mess” into message.

At @SecurityBlvd: https://t.co/DJtkmiT7oG

— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) September 17, 2021

Apple Security is Garbage—Change My Mind - Security Boulevard

Federighi Eats His Words: Apple just issued an urgent patch for every single platform. With a maximum VSS score of 10.0, this zero-click, zero-day “ForcedEntry” vulnerability is a huge deal.

Patch now, obvs.

In today’s #SBBlogwatch, we remember embarrassing quotes. At @SecurityBlvd: https://t.co/em1Cfzw0Cu

— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) September 14, 2021

Hackers Leak Schoolkids’ Data—ID Theft of Minors Ensues - Security Boulevard

Schools: Busted—Ransomware attacks on school districts have led to identity theft and data leakage. The victims include millions of students.

The world has gone to hell in a handbasket.

In today’s #SBBlogwatch, we go off grid and run for the hills. At @SecurityBlvd: https://t.co/nYxgwvOsVA

— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) September 13, 2021