19th & 22nd

  AP sources: SolarWinds hack got emails of top DHS officials https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ap-sources-solarwinds-hack-got-emails-of-top-dhs-officials/ar-BB1f4dVd?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  ALAN SUDERMAN, Associated Press,  (via MSN) Visa moves to allow payment settlements using cryptocurrency https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/29/visa-moves-to-allow-payment-settlements-using-cryptocurrency.html SOURCE:  Reuters  (via CNBC)

  Executive Order Would Strengthen Cybersecurity Requirements for Federal Agencies https://threatpost.com/executive-order-cybersecurity-federal-agencies/165056/ SOURCE:  Tara Seals, Threat Post NASA Is Launching a $10 Billion 'Time Machine' https://www.vice.com/en/article/88azd4/nasa-is-launching-a-dollar10-billion-time-machine SOURCE:  Becky Ferreira, Motherboard Vice 

  ESET Exposes Malware Disguised as Clubhouse App https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/eset-malware-disguised-clubhouse/ SOURCE:  James Coker, Info Security  Feds aren't well prepared to spot SolarWinds-style hacks at agencies, CISA official says https://www.cyberscoop.com/solarwinds-cisa-einstein-cdm-hsgac-wales/ SOURCE:  Tim Starks, CyberScoop 

  Mimecast: SolarWinds Attackers Stole Source Code https://threatpost.com/mimecast-solarwinds-attackers-stole-source-code/164847/ SOURCE:  Lindsey O'Donnell, threat post  IRS pushes April 15 U.S. tax deadline to May 15 (updated) https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/17/irs-pushes-april-15-us-tax-deadline-to-may-15.html SOURCE:  Ylan Mui and Carmen Reinicke, CNBC 

  Supernova malware clues link Chinese threat group Spiral to SolarWinds server hacks https://www.zdnet.com/article/supernova-malware-clues-link-chinese-threat-group-spiral-to-solarwinds-hacks/ SOURCE:  Charlie Osborne, ZDnet  Tell Your Boss the Four-Day Week Is Coming Soon https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-02/four-day-work-week-gains-popularity-around-the-world?srnd=businessweek-v2 SOURCE:  Stefan Nicola, Bloomberg Businessweek 

  Microsoft reveals 3 new malware strains used by SolarWinds hackers https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-reveals-3-new-malware-strains-used-by-solarwinds-hackers/ SOURCE:  Sergiu Gatlan, The Bleeping Computer Hey now lets users create blogs and newsletters right from their emails https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/4/22314062/hey-world-email-blog-newsletters-subscription-rss-feature-update SOURCE:  Chaim Gartenberg, The Verge

  SolarWinds Hackers Also Went After NASA and the FAA https://gizmodo.com/solarwinds-hackers-also-went-after-nasa-and-the-faa-1846340394 SOURCE:  Lucas Ropek, Gizmodo Complaints of Credit Report Errors Reached All-Time Highs During the Pandemic https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/articles/complaints-of-credit-report-errors-reached-all-time-highs-during-the-pandemic/ SOURCE:  Brittney Myers, Motley Fool

  FireEye CEO on how the SolarWinds hack was discovered https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/02/24/fireeye-ceo-solarwinds-hack.cnnbusiness SOURCE:  CNN Business The New York Times paints a grim picture of its own workplace culture https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/24/media/new-york-times-workplace-report/index.html?utm_source=optzlynewmarketribbon SOURCE:  Kerry Flynn, CNN Business 

  Google trying to put Microsoft on the spot at SolarWinds hearing https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/23/google-microsoft-solarwinds-hearing-471168 SOURCE:   Martin Matishak and Eric Geller, POLITICO Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification giant hit by ransomware https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/underwriters-laboratories-ul-certification-giant-hit-by-ransomware/ SOURCE:  Lawrence Abrams, Bleeping Computer 

  SolarWinds hearing announced by House committees On Feb. 26, execs from Microsoft, SolarWinds and FireEye will testify on the role of private companies in preventing and investigating cyberattacks. https://www.cnet.com/news/solarwinds-hearing-announced-by-house-committees/ SOURCE:  Corinne Reichert, c/net   Spotify to launch HiFi high-quality-audio subscription later this year https://www.cnet.com/news/spotify-to-launch-hifi-subscription-later-this-year-in-select-markets/ SOURCE:  Joan E. Solsman, c/net 

  SolarWinds hackers accessed Microsoft source code for 3 products https://www.engadget.com/solarwinds-hackers-microsoft-source-code-3-products-063418253.html SOURCE:  Mariella Moon, Engadget  Nicaragua is opening a Ministry for Extraterrestrial Space Affairs https://www.engadget.com/nicaragua-ministry-of-extraterrestrial-space-affairs-153128129.html SOURCE:  Kris Holt, Engadget 

  U.S. indicts North Koreans in wave of global cyberattacks https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/u-s-indicts-north-koreans-in-wave-of-global-cyberattacks/ar-BB1dLEPQ?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Eric Geller, POLITICO   (via MSN) Biden to take 'executive action' to address SolarWinds breach https://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/539238-biden-administration-to-roll-out-executive-action-to-address-solarwinds SOURCE:  Maggie Miller and Morgan Chalfant, The Hill 

  Citigroup cannot recoup Revlon payouts after nearly $900 million gaffe: U.S. judge https://www.reuters.com/article/us-citigroup-revlon-lawsuit/citigroup-cannot-recoup-revlon-payouts-after-nearly-900-million-gaffe-u-s-judge-idUSKBN2AG1TJ SOURCE:  Reuters Staff Microsoft: SolarWinds attack took more than 1,000 engineers to create https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-solarwinds-attack-took-more-than-1000-engineers-to-create/ SOURCE:  Liam Tung, ZDNet  

  Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes was hacked by 'Dark Halo,' the same group that breached SolarWinds last year https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/cybersecurity-firm-malwarebytes-was-hacked-by-dark-halo-the-same-group-that-breached-solarwinds-last-year/ar-BB1cTUyv?ocid=uxbndlbing SOURCE:  Natasha Dailey, Business Insider  IRS may have paid $57 million in error for Trump tax break, report finds https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/19/irs-may-have-given-millions-in-error-for-20percent-qbi-tax-deduction-report.html SOURCE:  Greg Iacurci, CNBC 

  Microsoft says hackers viewed its source code https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/31/tech/microsoft-source-code/index.html SOURCE:  Brian Fung, CNN Business Windows 10 is rumored to be getting a major redesign. Don't screw this up, Microsoft! https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/05/tech/windows-10-redesign-trnd/index.html SOURCE:  David Goldman, CNN Business

  The threats arising from the massive SolarWinds hack https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/the-threats-arising-from-the-massive-solarwinds-hack/ar-BB1cr56U?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  CBS News Feds may cut Moderna vaccine doses in half so more people get shots, Warp Speed adviser says https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/03/moderna-vaccine-doses-warp-speed-half-453979 SOURCE:  Brianna Ehley, POLITICO

  SolarWinds Won't Confirm if Hack Breached U.S. Military, White House https://www.newsweek.com/solarwinds-wont-confirm-hack-breached-us-military-white-house-1554578 SOURCE:  David Brennan, Newsweek Putin Congratulates Joe Biden on Winning U.S. Election https://www.newsweek.com/putin-congratulates-joe-biden-winning-us-election-1554726 SOURCE:  David Brennan, Newsweek  More News ... Popeyes Chocolate Beignets: New dessert available starting Monday (usatoday.com) Kelly Tyko, USA Today Op-ed: Here are some money moves to make before the year ends (cnbc.com) Dave Gilreath,  partner/founder of Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors - for CNBC 2021 Ford F-150 pickup arrives at dealerships: Demand exceeds supply (usatoday.com) Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press (via USA Today)