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Jul 14, 2022 • 6min

Massive phishing operation, Android malware gets millions of millions, Spectre-like x86 attack

Microsoft warns of massive phishing operation Android malware downloaded over 3 million times More speculative-execution attacks found for x86 Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Edgescan Scalable automated and continuous Attack Surface Management (ASM) and vulnerability detection integrated with a world-class cyber security team provide 100% false-positive-free alerts and expert remediation guidance.
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Jul 13, 2022 • 7min

FTC anonymization crackdown, TikTok privacy change, gov't contractor pays $9 million

FTC is cracking down on false claims of anonymizing data TikTok halts privacy policy change in Europe Government contractor pays $9 million over whistleblower allegations Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Edgescan Edgescan combines full-stack coverage with integrated reporting and business-level prioritization to deliver a single source of truth for your entire vulnerability management program with zero false positives. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com
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Jul 12, 2022 • 7min

Ransomware hits French telco, NSO Group acquisition called off, Krebs on Experian security

Ransomware hits French telco NSO Group acquisition called off Krebs on Experian security Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Edgescan Edgescan offers a single platform solution that covers the full stack, from Web Applications to APIs to the Network and data layer. Continuous Attack Surface Management coupled with automated & strategic Pen-testing as a Service (PTaaS) yields fully scalable coverage.
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Jul 11, 2022 • 8min

China censors 1B hack, Pentagon's bug bounty, Tech hiring cools

China tries to censor what could be biggest data hack in history Pentagon: We'll pay you if you can find a way to hack us Tech's red-hot hiring spree shows signs of cooling Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Edgescan Edgescan simplifies Vulnerability Management by delivering a single full-stack solution (SaaS) integrated with world-class security professionals. Instead of managing a plethora of point scanning tools for each layer of the attack surface and squandering precious staff resources manually removing false positives, Edgescan offers automated and accurate contextualized alerts across the entire attack surface into a single source of truth. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.
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Jul 8, 2022 • 20min

Week in Review – July 4-8, 202

Link to Blog Post Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review – July 4-8, 2022 This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review, June 6-10, is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with our guest, David Cross, SVP/CISO Oracle SaaS Cloud Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Votiro Can you trust that your content and data is free of malware and ransomware? With Votiro you can. Votiro removes evasive and unknown malware from content in milliseconds, without impacting file fidelity or usability. It even works on password-protected and zipped files. Plus, it's an API, so it integrates with everything – including Microsoft 365. Learn more at Votiro.com. All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com
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Jul 8, 2022 • 8min

July 8, 2022

Cisco and Fortinet release security patches for multiple products Canada's RCMP have been using powerful malware to snoop on people's communications Online programming IDEs can be used to launch remote cyberattacks Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Votiro Can you trust that your content and data is free of malware and ransomware? With Votiro you can. Votiro removes evasive and unknown malware from content in milliseconds, without impacting file fidelity or usability. It even works on password-protected and zipped files. Plus, it's an API, so it integrates with everything – including Microsoft 365. Learn more at Votiro.com. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.
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Jul 7, 2022 • 7min

July 7, 2022

Attackers moving off Cobalt Strike Cyberattacks against law enforcement on the rise Apple announces lockdown mode Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Votiro Can you trust that your content and data is free of malware and ransomware? With Votiro you can. Votiro removes evasive and unknown malware from content in milliseconds, without impacting file fidelity or usability. It even works on password-protected and zipped files. Plus, it's an API, so it integrates with everything – including Microsoft 365. Learn more at Votiro.com.
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Jul 6, 2022 • 7min

July 6, 2022

Hacker may have stolen personal data of 1 billion Chinese citizens Ukrainian police take down phishing gang behind payments scam NIST unveils 'quantum-proof' cryptography algorithms Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Votiro Can you trust that your content and data is free of malware and ransomware? With Votiro you can. Votiro removes evasive and unknown malware from content in milliseconds, without impacting file fidelity or usability. It even works on password-protected and zipped files. Plus, it's an API, so it integrates with everything – including Microsoft 365. Learn more at Votiro.com. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com
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Jul 5, 2022 • 8min

July 5, 2022

Jenkins discloses dozens of zero-day bugs in multiple plugins Rogue HackerOne employee steals bug reports to sell on the side Patchable and preventable security issues lead causes of Q1 attacks Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Votiro Can you trust that your content and data is free of malware and ransomware? With Votiro you can. Votiro removes evasive and unknown malware from content in milliseconds, without impacting file fidelity or usability. It even works on password-protected and zipped files. Plus, it's an API, so it integrates with everything – including Microsoft 365. Learn more at Votiro.com. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.
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Jul 1, 2022 • 8min

July 1, 2022

A new sophisticated malware is attacking SOHO routers New study shows over half of employees use prohibited apps Google battles bots, puts Workspace admins on alert Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Optiv The modern enterprise needs a solution as unique as its business. Optiv's Advanced Detection and Response (ADR) works with your organization to comb through the D&R clutter and find the ideal security solutions for your business. ADR delivers tailored detection and response backed by technology, real-time intel and deep expertise applied at touch. Bottom line: ADR finds and neutralizes threats fast, so you can focus on what matters. If you'd like to learn more about Optiv ADR, please visit Optiv.com/adr. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

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