Cybersecurity Headlines

Are we in the age of AI generated malware Rackspace confirms ransomware attack Meta Oversight Board rules on cross-check system Thanks to today's episode sponsor, PlexTrac The best pentesting teams trust PlexTrac. PlexTrac can improve efficiency and effectiveness at every phase of your proactive assessments. By centralizing the data from all your automation tools, cataloging important reusable content for easy access, and promoting communication and visibility at every phase of an assessment, PlexTrac cuts reporting time in half and adds value between reports. Check out PlexTrac.com/CISOSeries to learn why PlexTrac is the premier pentest reporting and collaboration platform.

Vulnerabilities found in popular baseboard software Chinese threat group stole COVID-19 relief funds The question of AI generated code Thanks to today's episode sponsor, PlexTrac The Plextrac platform is your offensive security team's secret weapon. Build better reports in half the time, centralize your data, maximize your reusable content, and become more efficient and effective. PlexTrac clients report a "5X ROI in 1 year," a "30% increase in efficiency," have "cut their reporting cycle by 65%," and experienced a "18 to 22% time savings per engagement." Check out PlexTrac.com/CISOSeries to learn how PlexTrac can help your team deliver results.

Open source software host Fosshost shutting down, CEO unreachable DHS Cyber Safety Review Board to review Lapsus$ attacks Rackspace rocked by 'security incident' that has taken out hosted Exchange services Thanks to today's episode sponsor, PlexTrac The best pentesting teams trust PlexTrac. PlexTrac can improve efficiency and effectiveness at every phase of your proactive assessments. By centralizing the data from all your automation tools, cataloging important reusable content for easy access, and promoting communication and visibility at every phase of an assessment, PlexTrac cuts reporting time in half and adds value between reports. Check out PlexTrac.com/CISOSeries to learn why PlexTrac is the premier pentest reporting and collaboration platform. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

Link to Blog Post This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review, November 28-December 2, is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with our guest, Terrance Cooley, CISO, Air Force JADC2 R&D Center. Thanks to our show sponsor, Automox Are you ready to ditch manual patching and all the complexity and hassle that comes with it? With Automox, you can automatically patch your Windows, macOs, and Linux devices with one easy-to-use, cloud-native platform. Modern patching should be easy. And now it is. With automated cross-OS patching, you'll save time and sleep better at night knowing your IT environment is secure. Visit Automox.com to learn more and start a free trial today. All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

Intruders gain access to user data in LastPass incident Sirius XM flaw unlocks smart cars thanks to code flaw Medibank hackers announce 'case closed' and dump huge data file on dark web Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Automox And now a word from our sponsor, Automox. Are you ready to ditch manual patching and all the complexity and hassle that comes with it? With Automox, you can automatically patch your Windows, macOs, and Linux devices with one easy-to-use, cloud-native platform. Modern patching should be easy. And now it is. With automated cross-OS patching, you'll save time and sleep better at night knowing your IT environment is secure. Visit Automox.com to learn more and start a free trial today. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

Elon Musk's Starlink and the White House targeted by Killnet hackers Google links Windows exploit framework used to send spyware Malicious Android app creates fake accounts on multiple platforms Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Automox Threat exposure is a growing business risk. Today, vulnerabilities are piling up faster than traditional remediation processes and tools can fix them. But fixing vulnerabilities doesn't have to be a fire drill. Now you can eliminate threats and manage exposed endpoints with Automox Automated Vulnerability Remediation, the only cloud-native solution that harmonizes your SecOps and ITOps workflow and lets you fix vulnerabilities dramatically faster – in minutes, not months. Visit Automox.com to learn more and start a free trial today. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CisoSeries.com

Hackers use trending TikTok 'Invisible Challenge' to spread malware Cyber Monday online sales hit record Sandworm gang launches Monster ransomware attacks on Ukraine Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Automox Are you tired of using multiple tools to patch your third-party applications? With Automox you'll gain complete visibility of all your software and the ability to patch it, automatically, from a single platform. Fix missing third-party patches with the click of a button to dramatically reduce the time, effort, and complexity it takes to maintain a strong security posture. Visit Automox.com to learn more and start a free trial today. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

Project Zero warns of "patch gap" Twitter hit with spam campaign Canadian food company refuses ransom demands Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Automox Are you ready to say goodbye to manual patching? With Automox you can automatically patch your Windows, macOs, and Linux devices with one easy-to-use, cloud-native platform. Modern patching can and should be easy. Save time and sleep better at night knowing your IT environment is secure with automated cross-OS patching. Visit Automox.com to learn more and start a free trial today.

FCC announces ban on Chinese telecom and surveillance equipment New Windows Server updates cause domain controller freezes, restarts WhatsApp data leak: 500 million user records for sale Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Automox Automox allows you to automate the configuration, patching, and compliance of your Windows, macOS, and Linux systems all from the cloud. Visit Automox.com to start a free trial and have all your endpoints safe and secure in just 15 minutes. Automox is also offering special pricing from now until December 31st so you can start 2023 off right and get automated patching without breaking your budget. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

Twitter enlists hacker George Hotz for 12 week "internship" Estonian duo arrested for masterminding $575 million Ponzi scheme Hackers steal $300K from DraftKings customers Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Compyl Preparing a Thanksgiving meal can be stressful, but managing your security and compliance program doesn't have to be. Compyl quickly integrates with the tools you use, and automates 85% of the day-to-day tasks, all while providing complete visibility and comprehensive reporting along the way. Learn about Compyl today at www.compyl.com. For the stories behind the headlines, visit CISOseries.com