Bluepurple Pulse: week ending September 25th

I got the date right this week.. 🥇 to me...

Welcome to the weekly highlights and analysis of the blueteamsec subreddit (and my wider reading). Not everything makes it in, but the best bits do.

Operationally this week you will see from the below lots is happening. Between the Lockbit ransomware builder leak and the arrest of a suspect behind the Uber and Rockstar breaches plus the volume of reporting below. It all makes it all feel a little busy…

In the high-level this week:

• INTERPOL Working Group highlighted cyber threats across the Americas - summary of a meeting but recognition of the threats faced by South America.

• Romania bans Russian antivirus software - specialists warn that the presence of Russian anti-virus software represents a vulnerability to the cyber security of the Romanian authorities and institutions. Other countries have done it previously but Romania has now moved on the topic.

• Delaware Court Of Chancery Dismisses Caremark Claims Alleging Breaches Of Fiduciary Duty Following A Cyberattack - US pension fund tried to…