Weekly Security Sprint EP 48. Physical Security Galore‪!‬ The Gate 15 Podcast Channel

In this Week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy talked about the following topics:

New! Venue Security, The IAVM Podcast Series: Mark Herrera on leadership, resilience and partnership. In this inaugural episode of Venue Security, The IAVM Podcast Series, Andy Jabbour talks with Mark Herrera, Director of Education for the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM).

 
Physical Security Incidents and Challenges

Motive sought for mass shooting at Prague university that left more than a dozen dead
1 killed, 5 injured by Iowa school shooter on the first day after winter break
FBI calls bomb threats that led to brief lockdowns and evacuations of some state capitols a hoax
Bomb Hoaxes and ‘Swatting’ Attempts Target Public Officials as 2024 Begins
CA synagogues on high alert after receiving threatening emails
Suspects held over alleged Argentina parcel plot
Blasts kill nearly 100 at slain commander Soleimani's memorial; Iran vows revenge
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Iran attack, Tehran vows revenge
CAIR: Join the Jan. 13th ‘March on Washington for Gaza’ in Washington, D.C.
Groups plan massive march for Gaza cease-fire in DC next week. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and other organizers will begin the Gaza solidarity event at the National Mall on Jan. 13 at 1 p.m., gathering near the Washington Monument.

CISA: Personal Security Considerations Action Guide. This action guide provides actionable recommendations and resources intended to prevent and mitigate threats to a critical infrastructure worker’s personal safety.
 
Election Season Challenges

FBI Washington Field Office Marks Third Anniversary of January 6 Violence at the U.S. Capitol
A quarter of Americans believe FBI instigated Jan. 6, Post-UMD poll finds
Pence dismisses conspiracy theory FBI instigated Jan. 6 attack

 
Quick Hits: Enduring Threats!

Multiple Hazard Storm Impacting the Central and Southern U.S.
Exceptional winter storm to bring travel woes as it wallops central and eastern US
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Rhode Island Disaster Declaration
NOAA: Get your snow smarts on: 9 forecast tools you can use; Find out if rain, snow, sleet and hail are coming your way

Ransomware.

TribalHub: Ransomware Resilience Best Practices.
British Library ransomware cyber attack ‘set to cost £7million’
The State of Ransomware in the U.S.: Report and Statistics 2023
Xerox says subsidiary XBS U.S. breached after ransomware gang leaks data
After injecting cancer hospital with ransomware, crims threaten to swat patients
LockBit leveraging vulnerable drivers to disable security solutions in latest campaigns
Motor Mouth: Ransomware is coming for the auto industry
PS99, hopes for free diamonds leads to ransomware
The Week in Ransomware - January 5th 2024 - Secret decryptors
Law firm that handles data breaches was hit by data breach
San Bernardino housing authority cyberattack affected nearly 19,000 people
At Least 141 Were Hospitals Directly Affected by Ransomware Attacks in 2023
Electronic Ransomware
Zeppelin ransomware source code sold for $500 on hacking forum
Uncovering Rhysida and their activities
Ransomware Roundup - 8base
Albabat Ransomware
Another covid wave hits U.S. as JN.1 becomes dominant variant.
COVID Mask Mandates Return to Hospitals in Five States
FBI PSA: Chinese Police Imposters Incorporate Aggressive Tactics to Target U.S.-Based Chinese Community.
Ukraine says Russia hacked web cameras to spy on targets in Kyiv