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Also: UN Convention Against Cybercrime Efforts; Serving SMBs' Cybersecurity Needs
In the latest weekly update, Information Security Media Group editors discussed how CrowdStrike's competitors are responding to its outage, why security vendors want to serve the unique needs of SMB organizations and the status of U.N. efforts to develop a treaty designed to combat cybercrime.

Telegram Messages Hard to Encrypt But CEO Faces Charges for Noncompliant Cryptology
The arrest and indictment of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is sparking concerns about the viability of encrypted communications in France. The Paris Prosecutor's Office indicted Durov, the 39-year-old Russian-born owner of Telegram on Wednesday, after arresting him Saturday night.

The AI Safety Institute Will Evaluate Safety and Suggest Improvements
AI companies OpenAI and Anthropic made a deal with a U.S. federal body to provide early access to major models for safety evaluations. The agreements are "are an important milestone as we work to help responsibly steward the future of AI," said U.S. AI Safety Institute Director Elizabeth Kelly.

Also: Turn in Volodymyr Kadariya, Get $2.5 Million from Uncle Sam
This week, an ex-Verizon employee pleaded guilty, SonicWall fixed critical flaws,South Korean hackers exploited a zero-day, U.S. retailer Dick's Sporting Goods was breached, the U.S. government offered a big reward, Grok AI will send election queries to Vote.gov, and HIPAA is 28 years old.

Cybercriminal Group Claims to Have Published 100 Gigabytes of Agency's Stolen Data
Two months after RansomHub claimed to have published 100GBs of its stolen data on the dark web, the Florida Department of Health is notifying citizens that their sensitive information has been compromised. The attack affected the vital statistics system used to issue birth and death certificates.

Compliance Expert on Readiness, Compliance and Rapid Incident Reporting
The NIS2 Directive focuses on addressing gaps and strengthening the security of network and information systems across the European Union. NIS2 mandates rapid incident reporting and holds senior management accountable for cybersecurity, shifting responsibilities to the board level.

Proposed Legislation Divides Tech World, AI Experts, Lawmakers
California state lawmakers on Wednesday handed off a bill establishing first-in-the-nation safety standards for advanced artificial intelligence models to their Senate counterparts after weathering opposition from the tech industry and high-profile Democratic politicians.

CEO George Kurtz on New Recovery Techniques and Controls Implemented Post-Incident
CEO George Kurtz said CrowdStrike has blunted the business impact from the massive July 19 outage and is implementing changes to prevent a repeat occurrence. CrowdStrike is boosting the resilience of its Falcon platform through improved content visibility and control and enhanced quality assurance.

Over 1.2 Million Patients' Sensitive Data Exposed So Far This Year
Some dentists don't have much to smile about these days when it comes to cyberattacks. More than 1.2 million of their patients have had their sensitive data compromised in at least two dozen hacks and other breaches so far in 2024, including several incidents reported in the past month.

Acquisition Underscores the Importance of AI Security in Modern IT Infrastructure
Cisco announced its intent to acquire Robust Intelligence to fortify the security of AI applications. With this acquisition, Cisco aims to address AI-related risks, incorporating advanced protection to guard against threats such as jailbreaking, data poisoning and unintentional model outcomes.

Security Researcher Uncovered the Flaw, Which Allowed System Takeover
Microsoft says it fixed a security flaw in artificial intelligence chatbot Copilot that enabled attackers to steal multifactor authentication code using a prompt injection attack. Security researcher Johann Rehberger said he discovered a way to invisibly force Copilot to send data.

Learn How to Recognize Fraudulent Job Postings and Avoid Becoming a Scam Victim
The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, coupled with the rise in remote work, has led to an increase in fraudulent job postings targeting tech-savvy individuals. Learn why this is so and how to protect yourself from deceptive schemes as you pursue a job in cybersecurity.

Targeted Versa Software Used by Service Providers to Manage Wide Area Networks
Chinese nation-state attackers are actively exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Versa Director software, used by major internet and managed service providers to deploy, configure and monitor network infrastructure, security experts warn. Versa updated its software last month to patch the flaw.

Google Ventures Leads Round as Sales of Cribl's Vendor-Agnostic Data Tools Grow
Cribl has completed a $319 million Series E funding round led by Google Ventures. The financing pushes the company’s valuation to $3.5 billion, with backing from prominent investors as Cribl's data engine technology continues to be rapid adoped by enterprises globally.

Restoration Completed Days Ahead of Schedule But Still a Lot of Catch-Up Work to Do
McLaren Health says its IT systems are fully restored a few days earlier than expected, following an Aug. 6 ransomware attack that disrupted clinical and administrative operations at its 13 hospitals and other facilities. The Michigan-based entity had expected the recovery to last through August.

Cybersecurity Tech Accord Urges Nations to Reject the Treaty
A coalition of technology organizations says a draft United Nations cybercrime treaty would facilitate crime and is urging nations to reject the treaty. "The best option now is for a majority of the U.N.'s member states to decide not to adopt the convention," said Nick Ashton-Hart.

Acquisition Will Enhance Security Operations, Expand Managed Threat Intel Solutions
Check Point plans to purchase an external risk management vendor led by an Israeli intelligence veteran to boost its SOC and managed threat intelligence capabilities. The proposed acquisition of Cyberint will make it easier for companies to defend against both internal and external cyberthreats.

Hard Drives Slated For Destruction Kept in Open Cardboard Boxes
The FBI had a loose hard disk disposal problem that auditors say put classified information at risk. The bureau, auditor said, has a tracking system for obsolete computers and servers earmarked for destruction - but not for storage media extracted from the computer chassis.