France says Russian state hackers breached numerous critical networks


The Russian APT28 hacking group (aka 'Strontium' or 'Fancy Bear') has been targeting government entities, businesses, universities, research institutes, and think tanks in France since the second half of 2021. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...-networks/

Nigerian Police dismantle cybercrime recruitment, mentoring hub


The Nigerian Police Form has arrested six suspects and dismantled a mentoring hub linked to cybercrime activities, including business email compromise, romance, and investment scams. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...oring-hub/

Android adware apps on Google Play amass two million installs


Several malicious Google Play Android apps installed over 2 million times push intrusive ads to users while concealing their presence on the infected devices. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...-installs/

Microsoft: Octo Tempest is one of the most dangerous financial hacking groups


Microsoft has published a detailed profile of a native English-speaking threat actor with advanced social engineering capabilities it tracks as Octo Tempest, that targets companies in data extortion and ransomware attacks. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...ng-groups/

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/

Scenes from the 2023 Automotive News Retail Forum: Chicago

<p>Auto retail leaders gathered in the Windy City to tackle the biggest issues facing the industry.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/retail/automoti...023-photos

NHTSA seeks more info from GM's Cruise after 2 more crash reports linked to abrupt b

<p>NHTSA said since opening the investigation it had received five crash reports "in which a Cruise ADS-equipped vehicle initiated a braking maneuver with no stated obstacles ahead and with another road user approaching from the rear."</p>

https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safe...fety-probe

Experts share best practices for dealerships' use of AI

<p>Two panels of experts explained how dealerships can use AI for maximum benefit. One key: Remember it takes time to teach both the technology and employees alike.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/retail/experts-...ips-use-ai

Ford says UAW strike cost $1.3B, overshadowing $1.2B in Q3 net income

<p>Ford said the deal will increase its labor costs by $850 to $900 per vehicle, reducing margins by six- or seven-tenths of a percentage point.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/f...net-income

Penske Automotive CFO Shelley Hulgrave: AI, EVs could help service and parts revenue

<p>Penske Automotive CFO Shelley Hulgrave said 60 percent of the auto retailer's current scheduled service appointments in its western U.S. regionare taken after-hours using artificial intelligence-based systems.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/retail/penske-a...ts-revenue