Weekly Security Sprint 47. New SEC rules, AI, embezzlement, ransomware and more.

In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy talk about the following topics: Happy Holidays and Happy New Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements!  New SEC cyber rules are about to go into effect. Expect some bumps Justice Department Issues Guidelines in Response to National Security and Public Safety Exemption in SEC Rule FCC Approves Major Updates to Data Breach Notification Rules CISOs Gear Up For Compliance with SEC Cyber Regulation   Main Topics:   AI threats and terrorism. https://gnet-research.org/2023/12/15/artificial-intelligence-as-a-terrorism-enabler-understanding-the-potential-impact-of-chatbots-and-image-generators-on-online-terrorist-activities/   Seasonal Security Reminders Denmark, Germany, Netherlands arrest 7 terror suspects, including alleged Hamas members, authorities say. FBI PSA: Threat of Violence Likely Heightened Throughout Winter. ‘Exponential increase’ in antisemitic swatting threats in US this weekend DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Invitation: Non-Profit Security Grant Program FY2024 Winter Webinar Series + Other DHS Resources 13-year-old accused of plotting mass shooting at Canton Jewish synagogue Juvenile Arrested for Conducting Swatting Attacks Targeting Synagogues and Other Institutions UK NPSA: Social Media Auditors.    Embezzlement. Cardinal found guilty of embezzlement in Vatican ‘trial of the century’   Ransomware & Cyber Threat Updates Another Record-Breaking Month for Ransomware: November Up 110% YoY eCrime Cybersecurity Advisory: Karakurt Data Extortion Group GRIT Ransomware Report: November 2023 Malwarebytes: Ransomware review: December 2023 3 Ways Threat Actors Will Kick Off the New Year, According to Corvus Intel Vulnerabilities Now Top Initial Access Route For Ransomware Spider-Man And Wolverine Devs Hit By Alleged Ransomware Attack [Update] French Authorities Arrested a Russian National For His Role In The Hive Ransomware Operation Hackers Popped a Porn Site for Inflation Fetishists   Quick Hits Earth had its warmest November on record; 2023 still on track to be the globe’s warmest year recorded Former Special Agent in Charge of the New York FBI Counterintelligence Division Sentenced to 50 Months for Conspiring to Violate U.S. Sanctions on Russia. Recorded Future: Aggressive Malign Influence Threatens to Shape US 2024 Elections China’s cyber army is invading critical U.S. services Multistakeholder cooperation to protect water sector from growing threats See Something Say Something Campaign: Everyone Plays a Role in “If You See Something, Say Something®.” The Case for Memory Safe Roadmaps CISA and Partners Release Advisory on Russian SVR-affiliated Cyber Actors Exploiting CVE-2023-42793 Operation Blacksmith: Lazarus targets organizations worldwide using novel Telegram-based malware written in DLang CISA Releases Social Media Threat Guidance for School Staff and Authorities Infographic Intelligence Sharing is Caring: Collective Defense for a Safer Nation NSA Releases Recommendations to Mitigate Software Supply Chain Risks Statement by Marc Rogers on the CTI League