Threat Landscape Briefing – May 2024

In this month’s briefing we explore:

• Critical Security Breach Found in Popular Linux Software (01:01)
  • On 29 March 2024, Microsoft engineer and PostgreSQL developer Andres Freund discovered a supply chain attack within XZ Utils.
  • See Info-Tech’s research on how to Implement Risk-Based Vulnerability Management.
• A Veteran's Analysis of Microsoft's April 2024 Security Update (03:24)
  • Navigating the 155 security updates released by Microsoft for April’s Patch Tuesday.
  • Learn more about the Best Vulnerability Management Tools 2024.
• China Conducting US Voter Research to Influence 2024 Election (07:06)
  • China is using fake social media accounts to test election messaging and sow division in the United States.
  • See Info-Tech’s research on how to Develop and Implement a Security Incident Management Program.
• Ransomware Syndicates Start Leaking Stolen Change Healthcare Data (09:32)
  • Data from Change Healthcare has begun appearing online despite a $22 million ransom payment to suppress publication.
  • See how Info-Tech can help you Build Ransomware Resilience.

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