Threat Intelligence Snapshot: Week 23, 2024

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This week, we curated the following cyber and geopolitical highlights for you:

• OpenAI Unveils Covert Influence Operations From Russia, China, Iran, and Israel Using Its AI Tools
• Assessing the Risks of Cloud Service Outsourcing

Cyber Highlights

Current Threat

OpenAI Unveils Covert Influence Operations From Russia, China, Iran, and Israel Using Its AI Tools Industry impacted:?Communication Services, Government

We are facing an increasingly polarized threat landscape, translating into a growing number of information operations. This week we offer a brief analysis of the main features of the latest campaign reported and the use of AI to boost the productivity of threat actors when planning and executing information operations (IOs) campaigns worldwide.?

Rollups

Industries impacted:?Communication Services, Financials, Government, Industrials, Information Technology

• Microsoft Warns of an Increase in Cyberattacks Targeting Internet-Exposed OT Devices
• Data Leak Exposes Sensitive Data of European Lawmakers on Dark Web
• Snowflake Reports Identity-Based Account Breaches
• Cybercriminal Group Distributes Advanced Phishing Kits Targeting EU Banks
• Attackers Exploit Zero Day TikTok Vulnerability To Take Over Celebrity And Brand Accounts
• TargetCompany Deploys New Linux Ransomware Variant

Geopolitical Highlights

Assessing the Risks of Cloud Service Outsourcing

While outsourcing cloud services is becoming more common among modern companies, this option presents additional challenges due to the lack of control over the infrastructure. QuoIntelligence highlights the main risks.

Rollups

Industries impacted: Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, Information Technology

• Greenwashing In the Financial Sector: European Watchdogs Call For Improved Market Practice
• US Treasury Warns Firms To Step Up Compliance With Russia-Related Sanctions

Community Area

QuoIntelligence's Latest Blog

• 5 June - European Election Security At Risk: A Detailed Analysis of State-sponsored, eCrime, and Hacktivist Threats QuoIntelligence offers a detailed exploration of the diverse and complex threats facing the European parliamentary elections amid an ever-evolving and increasingly polarized threat landscape.
• 22 May - Growing Tensions in the Middle East: High Risk of Unintended Escalation

Outlook

• 7 June - ENISA AI Cybersecurity Conference
• 10 June - Privacy Symposium