Changing the narrative on pig butchering scams
Essential information
- Published
- 13/02/2025 22:18
- Modified
- 14/02/2025 01:15
- Tags
- 2025-02-13 compiler features cybersecurity news interpol linguistic shift romance scams vulnerability research
- Related entities
- 5 observables, 6 techniques (mitre)
Description
Interpol is advocating for a linguistic shift in describing romance scams, proposing to replace the term 'pig butchering' with 'romance baiting'. This change aims to prioritize respect and empathy for victims, encouraging more people to come forward and report these crimes. The article also highlights a recent Talos Vulnerability Deep Dive, which discovered a potential vulnerability in the IPP over USB specification. However, modern compiler features and static analysis tools successfully mitigated the issue, showcasing a rare win in cybersecurity. The newsletter also covers recent cybersecurity news, including the push for a Cyber Force at the Pentagon, the disruption of the 8Base ransomware group, and Magecart attackers abusing Google Tag Manager.