InfoSecSherpa’s News Roundup for Thursday, October 6, 2022

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See #3 for a news item about Colorado.

1. Supreme Court poised to rewrite how social media confronts disinformation
   (Cyber Scoop, October 6th)
2. Someone has introduced a virus into Electric Company of Ghana’s payment system — New Patriotic Party presidential hopeful alleges
   (Ghana Web, October 6th)
3. Colorado.gov Downed in ‘Suspected Foreign’ Cyber Attack
   (Government Technology, October 5th)
4. Lloyd’s of London investigates possible cyber attack
   (Reuters, October 5th)
5. How AI-driven cyber insurance can help measure the financial risk of cyber crime
   (Venture Beat, October 6th)
6. Students are helping Maine businesses, municipalities stay ahead of cyber threats
   (News Center Maine, October 6th)
7. Cyber-snoops broke into US military contractor, stole data, hid for months
   (The Register, October 5th)
8. Fast Company website back online after cyber attack
   (The Desk, October 5th)
9. Indigenous health organisation probes possible cyber attack
   (Australian Broadcasting Corporation, October 6th)
10. Cyber security experts warn of Hurricane Ian donation scams
    (WPTV-West Palm Beach FL, October 5th)

Bonus:

New phishing method looks just like the real thing, but it steals your passwords
(Digital Trends, October 6th)

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