Ring around the ransom.

Vishing attacks target hedge funds. Metabase Cloud breached by zero-day flaw. Cyberattack disrupts North Carolina Ports operations. The Chinese government has launched a security review of Palo Alto Networks products. US defense supplier breached by phishing attack. Healthcare software provider breach affected 3.8 million people. New macOS malware spreads via ClickFix attacks. Microsoft and Apple issue new security updates. Cryptography expert says new AI cryptanalysis results show promise, but not an AES breakthrough. James Turgal, Optiv Security’s vice president, cyber risk, strategy and board relations, is discussing how Iranian operators and their proxies appear to pursue disruption. And a Kentucky Fried Chicken order doxxes Chinese spyware operator.