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@ D.C.
π³οΈ Google will block election ads across all of its platform after the last polls close on Nov. 5 to prevent voting misinformation, according to an obtained memo. (Axios)
π The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI are seeking public feedback on a new product security guide for the tech sector that would detail ways to build more security-resilient products. (Cybersecurity Dive)
@ Industry
π΅βπ« Microsoft told customers it's missing more than two weeks of security logs for some of its cloud products after a bug caused an internal monitoring agent to malfunction. (TechCrunch)
πΈ Instagram has added new features β including one designed to prevent screenshots of illicit photos sent via direct messages β to protect teens from sextortion scams. (The Verge)
π Some U.S.-based Kaspersky customers are still finding ways to use the Russia-based antivirus product on their systems, despite government restrictions. (TechCrunch)
@ Hackers and hacks
π©Ί The BianLian ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Boston Children's Health Physicians, a network of more than 300 pediatric doctors. (BleepingComputer)
π Brazilian police say they've arrested USDoD, a hacker who has breached several major corporations, including National Public Data. (CyberScoop)
β οΈ Millions of people are using AI bots on Telegram to remove clothes from people's bodies in photos. (Wired)
