Nokoyawa ransomware, LinkedIn verification, Russia’s Ukraine cyberwar

Ransomware group Nokoyawa is exploiting a Windows vulnerability. Two reports describe Russia’s cyber war against Ukraine shifting to more low-tech tactics, while Bitdefender reports that 42% of IT/security workers have been told to keep breaches confidential. LinkedIn and Microsoft have announced a workplace verification feature. Eliminating just 2% of cyber exposures could protect 90% of assets. Approximately 1% of all cloud permissions are used. Android apps are being sold on the darknet for as much as $20,000. Minnesota’s Rochester Public Schools cancelled classes due to a suspected cyberattack.