Log4j issues persist. Konni RAT found in New Years greetings. Hacktivism or state-directed cyber action? Moscow worries about Mr. Klyushins knowledge. The Show-Me-Too-Much State.

Published: Jan. 4, 2022, 9:15 p.m.

It\u2019s going to take time, vigilance, and attention to detail to manage the Log4j risks. A North Korean APT is trying to install the Konni RAT into Russian diplomats\u2019 devices. More hacktivist-looking incidents follow the anniversary of Iranian General Soleimani\u2019s death. Other, self-inflicted, software supply chain incidents. The Kremlin is said to be worried about what Mr. Klyushin might tell the Americans who\u2019ve got him in jail. Ben Yelin on the tension between ephemeral messaging apps and the public\u2019s right to know. Mr Security Answer Person John Pescatore joins our show. And the Show-Me state needs to rethink all that showin\u2019.\nFor links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing:\nhttps://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/2\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices