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29 August 2023 Security News

Florida National Guard Activated as Hurricane Idalia Approaches DoD News 29 Aug 2023 -- Hurricane Idalia is on track to reach Florida's west coast by tomorrow morning.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell The White House 29 Aug 2023

Qakbot Malware Disrupted in International Cyber Takedown US Dept. of Justice 29 Aug 2023 -- The Justice Department today announced a multinational operation involving actions in the United States, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Romania, and Latvia to disrupt the botnet and malware known as Qakbot and take down its infrastructure. The Qakbot malicious code is being deleted from victim computers, preventing it from doing any more harm. The Department also announced the seizure of approximately $8.6 million in cryptocurrency in illicit profits.
FBI-Led Operation Dismantles Notorious Qakbot Malware VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- A global operation led by the FBI has dismantled one of the most notorious cybercrime tools used by criminals to infect computers, launch ransomware attacks and steal sensitive data.

Singapore Busts Multimillion-Dollar Money Laundering Scheme VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- A huge money laundering case has riveted attention in Singapore.

With COVID-19 'here to stay', new tools essential to continue fight: Tedros UN News 29 Aug 2023 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday announced an expanded partnership to improve access to COVID-19 technology, knowledge and clinical data, stressing the fight against the virus must continue.
WHO initiative signs new licensing agreements on COVID-19 technologies WHO 29 Aug 2023

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