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CISA Says 2035 Quantum Deadline Remains Achievable Despite Recent Breakthroughs
The federal government’s 2035 mandate to adopt quantum-resistant encryption remains feasible despite technological advancements in quantum computing, a top official for the U.S. cyber defense agency told ISMG, but experts warn challenges such as bureaucratic delays and financial costs persist.

Also: Interpol Says 'Pig Butchering' Shames Victims, A Data Leak Scandal in Mexico
This week, U.S. asks Israel to extradite an alleged LockBit coder, don't say "pig butchering," and an Apache Struts flaw. A hunt for alleged data thieves in Mexico, Europe probes TikTok and Netfilix fined 4.75 million. A ransomware attack against Texas medical centers and a credit union breach.

Identity Governance Acquisition Expands SailPoint's Healthcare Portfolio Globally
The acquisition of Imprivata’s identity governance portfolio marks a pivotal move for SailPoint in strengthening healthcare identity security globally, leveraging cloud solutions, exclusive partnerships and advanced SaaS offerings to address market complexities.

CISA Recommends Strict Mobile Security Measures Following Salt Typhoon Telecom Hack
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's latest guidance calls on top U.S. political and government officials to adopt stricter mobile security measures in response to the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, a Chinese espionage effort that has infiltrated major telecom systems.

Data Diodes Enhance Air-Gapped Network Security, Deliver Advanced Network Isolation
Opswat's acquisition of Fend integrates advanced hardware-based security with Opswat's platform, delivering robust protection against cyberattacks on critical infrastructure like power grids and water systems. Fend's small-form-factor data diodes meet the demand for affordable, scalable solutions.

Amendment to Computer Misuse Act Fails During Bloc Vote
A proposed amendment to British anti-hacking law that would have provided a legal shield to white hat hackers failed Wednesday in the House of Lords. Under the Computer Misuse Act, access to a computer system without adequate consent from the system owner is illegal.

Many SonicWall Firewalls Are Unsupported or Lack Patches for Known Vulnerabilities
Thousands of SonicWall network security devices remain exposed with critical security flaws, including 20,000 running outdated firmware that no longer receives vendor support. Despite patches available for some of these flaws, many organizations continue to run the outdated firmware.

At Least 1,000 Hosts Still Vulnerable as Ransomware Group Claims Mass Exploits
More than 1,000 Cleo managed file-transfer hosts remain internet-exposed and unpatched, despite warnings of a mass attack targeting critical vulnerabilities in the widely used software. The Clop ransomware operation, which has repeatedly targeted MFT software, claimed credit for the attacks.

Azure Data Factory's Apache Airflow Integration Flaw Can Expose Cloud Environments
Security researchers say now-resolved vulnerabilities in a Microsoft Azure integration with the Apache Airflow workflow management platform showcase growing sophistication of attackers. Palo Alto Unit 42 researchers said the flaws could allow hackers to deploy malware and steal data.

Ukrainian Mark Sokolovsky Pleaded Guilty in October
A Ukrainian national who was a key figure in the Raccoon malware-as-a-service criminal operation received a prison sentence of 60 months. The sentence of Mark Sokolovsky includes credit for time already spent in jails following his March 2022 arrest.

APT Group Uses Sophisticated Attack Chain to Deploy WmRAT and MiyaRAT
A suspected South Asian threat actor targeted a Turkish defense organization, deploying malware via a RAR archive and using alternate data streams to deliver remote access Trojans. The group previously targeted multiple countries including China, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Deal Targets Open Source Library Risks in Software Supply Chain, Boosts DevSecOps
The integration of Tidelift into Sonar's ecosystem will enhance software supply chain security by leveraging human-verified insights from maintainers of popular open source libraries. Developers can expect comprehensive tools to address vulnerabilities in first-party, AI-generated, and third-party code.

Federal Agencies Tasked with Adopting New Cloud Security Policies Beginning in 2025
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is requiring federal agencies to adopt secure cloud configurations, integrate monitoring tools and report cloud systems starting in 2025 as part of an effort to address vulnerabilities in part exposed by the SolarWinds attack.

Regulators Say NIST's 2035 Deadline for Insecure Encryption Could Be Too Late
Australia has rolled out an ambitious roadmap to prepare for future quantum-enabled cyberattacks. Regulators are ready to set an end date for several existing encryption algorithms in 2030 - five years earlier than the deadline set by National Institute of Standards and Technology in the U.S.

CISOs at Organizations That Fell Victim Have a Different Story, 451 Research Finds
Are your defenses against ransomware good enough to survive contact with the enemy? Don't be so sure. A new study from market researcher 451 Research finds that "overconfidence in security tooling remains an issue in the face of ransomware" for organizations that haven't yet fallen victim.