Title: ThreatHunter.ai Halts Hundreds of Attacks in the Past 48 Hours Summary: ThreatHunter.ai has successfully stopped hundreds of cyberattacks in the last 48 hours, focusing on combating ransomware and nation-state cyber threats. This initiative underscores the escalating sophistication of cyber threats and the importance of proactive defense measures. The company’s ARGOS platform, powered by AI and machine learning, plays a crucial role in real-time threat detection and response. URL: www.cybersecurity-insiders.com/threathunter-ai-halts-hundreds-of-attacks-in-the-past-48-hours-combating-ransomware-and-nation-state-cyber-threats-head-on/
Title: Microsoft Releases January 2025 Security Updates Summary: Microsoft has released security updates addressing vulnerabilities in multiple products, with some vulnerabilities already exploited by cyber threat actors. This update includes patches for critical vulnerabilities in Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP, Microsoft Access, and other services. URL: www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/01/14/microsoft-releases-january-2025-security-updates
Title: President Biden Issues Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity Summary: President Biden has signed an executive order aimed at enhancing the nation’s cybersecurity through innovation. The order focuses on strengthening cybersecurity measures, promoting innovation, and ensuring the resilience of critical infrastructure against cyber threats. URL: www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/16/executive-order-on-strengthening-and-promoting-innovation-in-the-nations-cybersecurity/
Title: DHS Strengthened and Innovated, Leveraged New Partnerships and Invested in Workforce Summary: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced new mechanisms for sharing threat information, expanding partnerships with state, local, tribal, and territorial entities to enhance cybersecurity resilience. This includes investments in workforce development to address the growing cyber skills gap. URL: www.dhs.gov/news/2025/01/17/dhs-strengthened-and-innovated-leveraged-new-partnerships-and-invested-workforce
Title: New Mandatory Cyber Security Course – Complete by March 31, 2025 Summary: The Canadian Department of National Defence has introduced a new mandatory cyber security course for all personnel, with a completion deadline set for March 31, 2025. This initiative aims to bolster the cyber resilience of the department in response to the evolving threat landscape. URL: www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/defence/2025/01/new-mandatory-cyber-security-course.html
Title: Weekly Intelligence Report – 17 Jan 2025 Summary: CYFIRMA’s latest intelligence report highlights the emergence of LucKY_Gh0$t Ransomware, a new variant from the Chaos ransomware family, and ongoing campaigns by the Banshee Stealer targeting macOS users. The report also discusses a data leak involving Thailand’s Department of Mineral Fuels. URL: www.cyfirma.com/news/weekly-intelligence-report-17-jan-2025/