News for today:
- Gold stolen from the Natural History Museum in Paris. Following a ransomware attack in July that disabled core security systems, thieves cut their way into the museum and helped themselves to 6kg of gold. Cybercrime and physical crime are converging. As organizations digitize everything from building access to surveillance, from logistics to manufacturing, a cyber incident can directly trigger real-world vulnerabilities. When systems go dark, assets, operations, and even lives may be at risk. Zendata
- Infostealer for Macs. Lastpass uncovered fraudulent GitHub repositories distributing infostealer malware targeting Macs. The malware being distributed, known as Atomic Stealer, has been active since at least April 2023 and is associated with financially motivated cybercrime groups. It is capable of harvesting sensitive information from infected systems, posing a significant risk to individuals and organizations alike. Lastpass
- Acronis strategic direction. Acronis announced that its future investments will concentrate on serving managed service provider (MSP) partners and corporate IT/OT customers. AI is a particular focus. Acronis will exit its work in the US federal market. Acronis
- LRN launched Catalyst Phishing. LRN added phishing simulation and training to its Catalyst platform. The platform delivers realistic phishing simulations using a library of ready-to-use, frequently updated templates that reflect current cyberattack trends. Employees receive just-in-time, behavior-driven microlearning when they click on a phishing simulation, helping organizations mitigate human cyber risk in real-time. Tracking / dashboards / reporting are offered for security and compliance teams. Available later in 2025. LRN Corporation