From the CloudCast Studios at Skyhigh Security, I’m your host Scott Schlee and these are your Cybersecurity Headlines for the week of Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Headlines this week:

Trump's Second Term Expected to Bring Big Changes to U.S. Cyber Agency

The DHS issues recommendations for AI in critical infrastructure.

New York Department of Financial Services Issues AI Cybersecurity Guidance

The EPA Reports Cybersecurity Concerns Related to Drinking Water Systems

Chinese Hackers Target Tibetan Websites in Malware Attack

Bitfinex Hacker Sentenced to 5 Years for $10 Billion Bitcoin Heist

U.S. Introduces New Data Rules to Combat Cybercrime

Bitdefender Releases Free Decryptor for ShrinkLocker Ransomware

Microsoft Releases November 2024 Security Updates

ESET Research Analyzes RedLine Stealer's Backend Modules



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Sources: The Wall Street Journal · The Australian · AP News · Wired · Wired · Reuters · World Economic Forum · The Hacker News · CISA · We Live Security


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Trump's Second Term Expected to Bring Big Changes to U.S. Cyber Agency, The DHS issues recommendations for AI in critical infrastructure, New York Department of Financial Services Issues AI Cybersecurity Guidance, The EPA Reports Cybersecurity Concerns Related to Drinking Water Systems, Chinese Hackers Target Tibetan Websites in Malware Attack, Bitfinex Hacker Sentenced to 5 Years for $10 Billion Bitcoin Heist, U.S. Introduces New Data Rules to Combat Cybercrime, Bitdefender Releases Free Decryptor for ShrinkLocker Ransomware, Microsoft Releases November 2024 Security Updates, and ESET Research Analyzes RedLine Stealer's Backend Modules.

From the Skyhigh Studios at Skyhigh Security, I’m Scott Schlee, it’s Wednesday, November 20th, and these are your cybersecurity headlines.

President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming administration is anticipated to significantly alter the focus and structure of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Critics argue that CISA's mission has expanded beyond its core responsibilities, prompting discussions about refocusing on federal and critical infrastructure protection. The appointment of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a government restructuring initiative may impact CISA's funding and operations. Despite potential changes, experts believe the agency's dissolution is unlikely due to bipartisan support for its mission.

The Department of Homeland Security has issued new recommendations for integrating artificial intelligence into critical infrastructure sectors to enhance s...