Port of Seattle confirmed that Rhysida ransomware gang was behind the August attack
In August, a cyber attack hit the Port of Seattle, which also operates the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, websites and phone systems were impacted. Media reported that the Port of Seattle, which also operates the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, suffered a cyber attack that impacted the websites, email and phone services. According to The Seattle Times, the cyber attack disrupted travel plans. “A spokesperson for Alaska Airlines said staff was manually sorting over 7,000 bags, because “a majority” of checked bags missed their flights this weekend.” reported The Seattle Times. “We believe this was a cyberattack,” said Lance Lyttle, managing director of aviation for Sea-Tac Airport, at a news conference Sunday afternoon.”
Apple Drops Spyware Case Against NSO Group, Citing Risk of Threat Intelligence Exposure
Apple has filed a motion to “voluntarily” dismiss its lawsuit against commercial spyware vendor NSO Group, citing a shifting risk landscape that could lead to exposure of critical “threat intelligence” information. The development was first reported by The Washington Post on Friday. The iPhone maker said its efforts, coupled with those of others in the industry and national governments to tackle the rise of commercial spyware, have “substantially weakened” the defendants. “At the same time, unfortunately, other malicious actors have arisen in the commercial spyware industry,” the company said. “It is because of this combination of factors that Apple now seeks voluntary dismissal of this case.”
U.S. government expands sanctions against spyware maker Intellexa
The U.S. government said Monday that it has issued fresh financial sanctions against five individuals and a corporate entity associated with spyware-making consortium Intellexa, months after the government sanctioned its founder. In its latest statement, the U.S. Treasury said it sanctioned the five people, including senior Intellexa executives and associates, who are alleged to be involved in the sale of Intellexa’s phone spyware, dubbed Predator, to authoritarian governments.
Omnipresent AI cameras will ensure good behavior, says Larry Ellison
On Thursday, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison shared his vision for an AI-powered surveillance future during a company financial meeting, reports Business Insider. During an investor Q&A, Ellison described a world where artificial intelligence systems would constantly monitor citizens through an extensive network of cameras and drones, stating this would ensure both police and citizens don’t break the law. Ellison, who briefly became the world’s second-wealthiest person last week when his net worth surpassed Jeff Bezos’ for a short time, outlined a scenario where AI models would analyze footage from security cameras, police body cams, doorbell cameras, and vehicle dash cams.
Data on nearly 1 million NHS patients leaked online following ransomware attack on London hospitals
People with symptoms of sensitive medical conditions, including cancer and sexually transmitted infections, are among almost a million individuals who had their personal information published online following a ransomware attack that disrupted NHS hospitals in London earlier this year, according to an analysis shared with Recorded Future News. The examination by CaseMatrix, a company that works with legal firms to support claimants in data breach lawsuits, is the first public assessment of how many individuals might be affected by the cyberattack. CaseMatrix says more than 900,000 individuals have been caught up in the extortion attempt.
