Podcasts News Tech News CyberWire Daily Three ransomware gangs up their game. The US Postal Inspection Services Internet Covert Operations Program. GCHQ warns of dependence on Chinese tech. Undersea cable security.

Three ransomware gangs up their game. The US Postal Inspection Services Internet Covert Operations Program. GCHQ warns of dependence on Chinese tech. Undersea cable security.

Published: April 23, 2021, 8:45 p.m.

Ransomware operators begin timing their releases for more reputational damage. Another gang is equipping its ransomware with scripts to disable defenses, and yet another is now into stock shorting. The US Postal Inspection Service is apparently monitoring social media. GCHQ\u2019s head warns of the dangers of becoming dependent on China\u2019s technology. Johannes Ullrich from SANS on Commodity Malware Targeting Enterprises. Our guest is Etay Maor from Cato with some of the clever ways criminals avoid detection. And it\u2019s not just sharks interested in undersea cables.\nFor links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief:\nhttps://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/78\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices