Cybercriminals for hire, Hive ransomware is busted and the JD Sports breach impacts millions of sportswear buyers. Here are the latest threats and advisories for the week of February 3, 2023. Threat Advisories and Alerts U.S. Security Agencies Warn of Malicious Use of RMM Software A joint cybersecurity advisory issued by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) warns that legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) software is being used for malicious purposes. After cybercriminals gain access to target networks, they use the software as a “backdoor…
How the Cloud Is Shifting CISO Priorities
The greatly expanding attack surface created by the cloud needs to be protected.
WA COVID-19 services to continue after federal emergencies end
WA health officials will continue to provide COVID-19 testing supplies and services after the national COVID-19 emergencies end in May.
An illuminating, illustrated look at lighthouses in the Salish Sea region
There are more than 40 lighthouses in the Salish Sea region; many of them are open to the public. In “Island Time,” Chandler O’Leary has drawn several specimens.
Tacoma author’s love letter to Pacific NW islands took years to compose
The Tacoma author of “On Island Time” says her book had been brewing in her mind, and in her sketchbook, for years: She’d really been crafting a love letter.
Tacoma author creates an illustrated travelers atlas for PNW islands
Think of this chapter from “On Island Time,” by Chandler O’Leary of Tacoma, as a tasting menu to help you sample the Gulf Islands on Canada’s west coast.
Dr Dre, Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne honored at pre-Grammy event
Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott and Lil Wayne were honored at the Recording Academy’s second annual Black Music Collective event during an official pre-Grammy event.
IT Leaders Reveal Cyber Fears Around ChatGPT
Despite its enormous potential, information security experts have raised concerns over the possible use of ChatGPT by threat actors to launch attacks, including malware development and convincing social engineering scams.
Q&A: Shania Twain talks rebuilding confidence with new album
Shania Twain felt the need on her new album to empower herself the same way she has uplifted listeners with hits like “Man.
Ukraine steps up efforts to exclude Russian athletes from Paris Olympics
Ukraine stepped up efforts Friday to lobby international sports leaders against Russian participation in next year’s Paris Olympics as indications mount that the games could see the biggest boycott sinc…