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Brief #71: Storm-0501 Targets Hybrid Clouds, CUPS RCE Flaw, AI Security Challenges, Wiz's $20B Valuation

Storm-0501 ransomware targets hybrid clouds, CUPS vulnerability allows Linux RCE, AI models face sophisticated attacks, and Wiz discusses $15-20B valuation. CISOs navigate AI hype and technical debt.

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mandos brief cybersecruity covering week 39 of 2024

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INDUSTRY NEWS

CUPS Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution on Linux Systems

Storm-0501 Ransomware Targets Hybrid Cloud Environments

North Korean Hackers Use Poisoned Python Packages to Deliver PondRAT Malware

LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

Lack of Clarity During Cyber Crises Leads to Leadership Mistakes

APAC CISOs Face Challenges in Becoming True Business Leaders

Legacy Security Tools and Practices Contribute to Technical Debt and Increased Risk

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

CertPreps Offers Free Practice Exams for (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity Certification

10 Tips for Cybersecurity Professionals to Get Published Regularly

Cybersecurity Professional Shares Salary and Career Advice on Reddit

AI & SECURITY

Adversarial Attacks on AI Models Becoming More Frequent and Sophisticated

AI in Cybersecurity: Navigating the Hype and Reality

AWS Releases Methodology for Incident Response on Generative AI Workloads

MARKET ANALYSIS

Torq Raises $70M to Accelerate Adoption of AI-Powered Security Automation

Wiz Discusses Share Sale at $15-20 Billion Valuation

Tamnoon Secures $12M Series A Funding for Managed Cloud Security Remediation

TOOLS

Rudder

Rudder is an IT infrastructure automation platform that simplifies the management of hybrid infrastructure through configuration, patch, and security management.

CrossC2

CrossC2 is a tool used to generate CobaltStrike's cross-platform payloads, facilitating operations across different operating systems.

Honeyd Tools

There are several tools that can be used in conjunction with Honeyd, for data analysis or for other purposes.


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