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CISO Series
Daily stories from the world of information security. To delve into any daily story, head to CISOseries.com.
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Jan 4, 2023 • 7min
FTX founder pleads not guilty, LA housing authority cyberattack, Ukrainian vishing operation bust
FTX founder has pleaded not guilty to fraud charges LA housing authority operations disrupted by cyberattack Ukrainian authorities bust major vishing call center Thanks to today's episode sponsor, AppOmni Did you know that over half of companies have sensitive SaaS data exposed on the public internet? And many breaches making headlines now involve SaaS apps? AppOmni can help. AppOmni identifies misconfigurations and guides remediation to keep your SaaS data secure. We help Security teams make sense of data access permissions, third party app visibility, and threat detection across their entire SaaS ecosystem. Get started at AppOmni.com. For the stories behind the headlines, visit CISOseries.com

Jan 3, 2023 • 8min
Google tracking lawsuits, ransomware victim cloned, LockBit hospital apology
Google to pay $29.5 million to settle lawsuits over user location tracking Ransomware gang cloned victim's website to leak stolen data LockBit gang apologizes, gives SickKids Hospital free decryptor Thanks to today's episode sponsor, AppOmni Did you know that over half of companies have sensitive SaaS data exposed on the public internet? And many breaches making headlines now involve SaaS apps? AppOmni can help. AppOmni identifies misconfigurations and guides remediation to keep your SaaS data secure. We help Security teams make sense of data access permissions, third party app visibility, and threat detection across their entire SaaS ecosystem. Get started at AppOmni.com. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

Jan 2, 2023 • 8min
NetGear urgent patch, malicious PyTorch compromise, LockBit ransoms Lisbon
NETGEAR fixes a severe bug in its routers. Patch it ASAP! PyTorch discloses malicious dependency chain compromise over holidays LockBit ransomware claims attack on Port of Lisbon in Portugal Thanks to today's episode sponsor, AppOmni Did you know that over half of companies have sensitive SaaS data exposed on the public internet? And many breaches making headlines now involve SaaS apps? AppOmni can help. AppOmni identifies misconfigurations and guides remediation to keep your SaaS data secure. We help Security teams make sense of data access permissions, third party app visibility, and threat detection across their entire SaaS ecosystem. Get started at AppOmni.com. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

Dec 30, 2022 • 7min
Google Home snooping, 3Commas API leak, Ireland investigating Twitter data sale
Snooping bug found on Google Home speakers 3Commas API database leaked Ireland investigating Twitter users data for sale Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Tines Tines is the solution for security teams struggling with too much work, a talent shortage, and inevitable security incidents. Tines breaks the silos that exist between technologies and teams, so employees can focus on meaningful, not menial, tasks. Fewer manual errors and faster response times. Visit Tines.com to learn more.

Dec 29, 2022 • 6min
Ransomware hammers hospitals, Citrix servers not applying patches, Log4Shell at 1-year old
Ransomware continues to hammer hospitals Citrix servers found vulnerable despite patches Log4Shell celebrates an anniversary Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Tines If you're overwhelmed by your workload, Tines is the solution you've been looking for. Tines no-code automation checks boxes legacy SOAR tools can only dream of. Break the silos between tools and teams, focus on meaningful work, and eliminate manual errors while improving your response times. Visit Tines.com to stay ahead of the curve without breaking a sweat!

Dec 28, 2022 • 7min
Facebook reaches Cambridge Analytica settlement, BTC.com lost $3 million in cyberattack, Hackers steal $8 million from BitKeep users
Facebook reaches settlement related to Cambridge Analytica scandal BTC.com lost $3 million in cyberattack Hackers use trojan to steal $8 million from BitKeep users Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Tines Ever feel like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of alerts? It's exhausting and frustrating. But here's the good news: Tines! Tines helps you focus on meaningful, not menial, tasks. Fewer mistakes, faster response times. And best of all, Tines' no-code automation platform can handle massive complexity and easily connect to your unique tech stack. Visit Tines.com now! For the stories behind the headlines, visit CISOseries.com

Dec 27, 2022 • 8min
Severe LastPass breach, Inglis resigns post, Xfinity accounts hacked
LastPass admits to severe data breach, encrypted password vaults stolen Chris Inglis to resign as national cyber director Comcast Xfinity accounts hacked in widespread 2FA bypass attacks Thanks to our episode sponsor, Tines Wondering how the world's leading security teams are figuring out how to do more with less? The answer is Tines! Tines is a hyper-flexible automation platform loved by customers like Okta, Canva, Kayak, and Coinbase. Tines enables security teams to focus on what matters most by taking care of the grunt work! Learn more at Tines.com. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

Dec 22, 2022 • 6min
Malware in search ads, Guardian hit with ransomware, Okta source code accessed
FBI warns of malware in search ads Guardian hit with suspected ransomware Attackers grab Okta source code Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Tines Tis the season for more alerts and fewer resources available to manage them. But you can still be jolly--with Tines! Tines eliminates the need for security teams to waste time on repetitive, manual tasks. Powered by a no-code approach, security teams create—and maintain—powerful automations that deliver immediate results. Visit Tines.com to learn more!

Dec 21, 2022 • 7min
McGraw Hill data leak, UK ICO names breached firms, Twitter aided Pentagon propaganda
McGraw Hill exposed student grades and personal info UK privacy regulator names and shames breached firms Twitter aided the Pentagon in covert online propaganda campaign Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Tines If you're like most security teams, you currently face more phishing attacks and alert fatigue. The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year for shoppers... but it's also a busy time for cybercriminals. Tines' no-code automation platform can help you transform your SecOps and stay one step ahead. Visit Tines.com to sign up for free today! For the stories behind the headlines, visit CISOseries.com

Dec 20, 2022 • 7min
Cyber Security Headlines: Glupteba botnet returns, the future of ransomware, and Epic Games' privacy fine
Botnet shrugs off Google The future of ransomware Epic Games receives record privacy fines Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Tines If you're like most security teams, you're juggling multiple mission-critical priorities. But what if there was a way to break the silos in your environment? A way to focus on meaningful tasks? A way to reduce errors and achieve faster response times? Check out Tines.com to start experiencing the true benefits of proactive security operations powered by no-code automation.


