A federal jury convicted Davis Lu, a former software developer at Eaton Corp, of intentionally disabling the company’s computer systems using malicious code. The code triggered upon his termination, disrupting operations and causing financial losses. Lu, who saw his responsibilities reduced during a 2018 corporate restructuring, now faces up to 10 years in prison. The case underscores the rising risks of insider cyber threats.
Cobalt Strike abuse in the wild drops 80%, says Fortra
Fortra has disrupted over 200 malicious domains and curbed the exploitation of its Cobalt Strike tool in partnership with Microsoft and H-ISAC. Unauthorized copies of
