Introduction

Healthcare providers report breaches affecting millions. PlugX malware is found in over 170 countries. Hackers exploit an old vulnerability to launch Cobalt Strike. A popular Wordpress plugin is under active exploitation. Developing nations may serve as a test bed for malware developers. German authorities question Microsoft over Russian hacks. CISA celebrates the success of their ransomware warning program. Our guest is Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at CISA, discussing open source software. Password trends are a mixed bag.

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CyberWire Guest

Our guest is Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at CISA, discussing open source software.

Selected Reading

Kaiser Permanente data breach may have impacted 13.4 million patients (Security Affairs)

LA County Health Services: Patients' data exposed in phishing attack (Bleeping Computer)

China-linked PlugX malware infections found in more than 170 countries (The Record)

Hackers Exploit Old Microsoft Office 0-day to Deliver Cobalt Strike (GB Hackers)

Critical WordPress Automatic Plugin Vulnerability Exploited to Inject Backdoors (SecurityWeek)

Cybercriminals are using developing nations as test beds for ransomware attacks (TechSpot)

Microsoft Questioned by German Lawmakers About Russian Hack (GovInfo Security)

More than 800 vulnerabilities resolved through CISA ransomware notification pilot (The Record)

Most people still rely on memory or pen and paper for password management (Help Net Security)  

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