10 Tips for Security Awareness Training That Hits the Target

Try these tricks for devising an education program that gets employees invested — and stays with them after the training is over.

https://www.darkreading.com/edge/10-tips...the-target

Windows 10 KB5031445 preview update fixes ctfmon.exe memory leak, 9 issues


Microsoft has released the optional KB5031445 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with nine improvements or fixes, including a fix for a memory leak in ctfmon.exe. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mi...-9-issues/

Windows 11 KB5031455 preview update enables Moment 4 features by default


Microsoft has released the optional KB5031455 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 22H2, which enables 72 new Moment 4 features by default and fixes 22 issues. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mi...y-default/

F5 fixes BIG-IP auth bypass allowing remote code execution attacks


A critical vulnerability in the F5 BIG-IP configuration utility, tracked as CVE-2023-46747, allows an attacker with remote access to the configuration utility to perform unauthenticated remote code execution. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...n-attacks/

Lazarus hackers breached dev repeatedly to deploy SIGNBT malware


The North Korean Lazarus hacking group repeatedly compromised a software vendor using flaws in vulnerable software despite multiple patches and warnings being made available by the developer. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...t-malware/

Microsoft 365 users get workaround for ‘Something Went Wrong’ errors


Microsoft shared a workaround for a known Microsoft 365 issue triggering 'Something Went Wrong [1001]' sign-in errors and making desktop applications unusable for many customers. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mi...ng-errors/

The Week in Ransomware - October 27th 2023 - Breaking Records


Ransomware attacks are increasing significantly, with reports indicating that last month was a record month for ransomware attacks in 2023. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...g-records/

Hackers earn over $1 million for 58 zero-days at Pwn2Own Toronto

The Pwn2Own Toronto 2023 hacking competition has ended with security researchers earning $1,038,500 for 58 zero-day exploits (and multiple bug collisions) targeting consumer products between October 24 and October 27. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...n-toronto/

Toyota, Ford and Chevrolet-Buick-GMC dealerships trade hands in Q3, Q4 deals

<p>One of the country's largest private dealership groups expanded in its home state of Florida with an October purchase.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/dealers/toyota-...ships-sell

Shyft Group names new CEO amid battery supply woes

<p>Specialty vehicle manufacturer Shyft Group Inc. has found a new CEO in John Dunn, a veteran executive in <a href="http://autonews.com/topic/supply-chain" target="_blank">automotive supply</a> who takes the reins of a company mired in supply issues.</p><p>Dunn, who has been with Shyft since the beginning of the year, was appointed to lead the company effective Thursday, according to a news release. He <a href="https://www.crainsdetroit.com/manufacturing/shyft-group-ceo-daryl-adams-step-down" target="_blank">takes over for Daryl Adams</a>, who had been top executive since 2014 and will serve in an advisory role for six months. Adams was to resign as CEO and board member once his successor was named.</p>

<p>After 25 years leading auto suppliers, Dunn joined Shyft in January as president, fleet vehicles and services. He served as president and CEO, Americas, for Plastic Omnium for nine years, and before that worked for 16 years at Brose North America, where he rose to be president.</p><p>"I am confident in our team's resilience and ability to deliver great products across our leading brands, increase shareholder value, and strengthen Shyft's workplace culture," Dunn said in the press release.</p>

<p>Shyft has made a big push toward electrification. Under its Blue Arc umbrella, the company has sought to become a major player in supplying electric delivery vans to its customers, which include Amazon, UPS and FedEx. However, the space has become crowded with startups looking to crack into electric vehicles and major automakers aiming to bolster their commercial vehicle business.</p>

<p>The company also hit a speed bump with battery supply issues that has resulted in production delays, Adams said on a call with investment analysts Thursday.</p>

<p>"The battery issues are certainly a gating item at this point," he said. "We do talk about solid customer demand and interest. We obviously need to get through the battery issues before we let production go and move forward from that perspective."</p>

<p>Shyft announced in 2022 that Proterra would supply batteries for its Blue Arc electric delivery van and EV chassis. Proterra filed for bankruptcy in August but said it plans to continue operating through the restructuring.</p>

<p>In March, Michigan's <a href="https://www.crainsdetroit.com/manufacturing/our-next-energy-and-shyft-group-sign-200-million-supply-deal" target="_blank">Our Next Energy Inc. announced a deal with Shyft Group</a> to supply 15,000 lithium iron phosphate battery packs for Class 3-5 trucks over the next five years.</p>

<p>Shyft has seen a precipitous decline in stock value over the past year. Its price per share fell nearly 60 percent from a February peak near $34 to $11.33 as of Friday. Shyft recorded third-quarter sales of $210.3 million, down 30 percent year over year, and gross profit of $36.8 million, a 32 percent decline from the year prior.</p>

<p>"I am proud of how our team has transformed Shyft into an industry leader in our attractive end markets of last-mile delivery and infrastructure," Adams said in the release. "Shyft is well-positioned with a growing roster of innovative brands with strong prospects. I look forward to working closely with John, ensuring a seamless leadership transition."</p><p>The company, based in suburban Detroit, announced<a href="https://www.crainsdetroit.com/manufacturing/shyft-group-ceo-daryl-adams-step-down" target="_blank"> Adams' impending departure</a> in June. Adams, an automotive industry veteran, started at Shyft when it was <a href="https://www.crainsdetroit.com/manufacturing/spartan-motors-takes-new-name-new-novi-headquarters" target="_blank">named Spartan Motors</a> and entrenched in the emergency vehicle business. Under his leadership, the financially struggling company pivoted to manufacturing last-mile delivery vehicles, a segment that boomed in tandem with e-commerce coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>Adams isn't leaving empty handed. The outgoing CEO, who had a compensation totaling $3.4 million last year, will receive approximately $4.2 million in severance benefits, according to a company proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.</p>

<p>"On behalf of the Board and shareholders, I would like to thank Daryl for his many contributions over nine years at Shyft," James Sharman, board chair, said in the release. "Under his tenure, the Company undertook an ambitious business transformation, and we are grateful for his leadership and dedication."</p>

https://www.autonews.com/executives/shyf...aryl-adams