

Cybersecurity Headlines
CISO Series
Daily stories from the world of information security. To delve into any daily story, head to CISOseries.com.
Episodes
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Jun 16, 2021 • 8min
June 16, 2021
Windows 11 leak, deportation of Anonymous suspect, Apple's iOS vulnerabilities, Instagram bug, data breach, fraud charges, and ransomware protection highlighted in this episode.

Jun 15, 2021 • 7min
June 15, 2021
Interpol shuts down fake pharmacies. Chip shortage causes counterfeit chip crisis. Windows 10 support ends in 2025. Virtual teams are here to stay. Self-protecting data for remote workers. Google publishes Key Access Service API Specifications. Rise of vishing attacks.

Jun 14, 2021 • 8min
June 14, 2021
Topics discussed include ransomware attacks, cyberattack on medical center, REvil attacking US nuclear weapons contractor, and the challenge of self-defending data. Other topics discussed are instant messaging vulnerabilities, IoT vulnerabilities, password leak, security oversight, Google's decision on URLs, and an upcoming CISO series video chat on hacking self-defending data.

Jun 11, 2021 • 8min
June 11, 2021
Recent cybersecurity incidents including a ransom payment by JBS and a data breach in Electronic Arts. Takedown of the largest stolen creds marketplace. Google Chrome vulnerability and new TLS attack. Alpaca attack method discovered. Ransomware attack at a community college. Video chat event for listeners.

Jun 10, 2021 • 23min
Week in Review - June 7-11, 2021
Robert Wood, CISO, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, discusses the importance of a methodical approach in handling high-profile incidents, the risks of TikTok's updated privacy policy, supply chain risk management, combating phishing and social engineering, and the need for adaptable security processes.

Jun 10, 2021 • 8min
June 10, 2021
Cyberattack on NYC Law Department, Amazon lobbying, Intel's patch update, Spain's Ministry of Labor attack, Huawei's security framework, phishing scam targeting brokers

Jun 9, 2021 • 7min
June 9, 2021
Website outages, global crime sting operation, ransomware attack, fishing attacks, Trend Micro and Microsoft updates, enhanced support for Azure Active Directory, vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office and Adobe products, Apple's privacy war and app tracker reports.

Jun 8, 2021 • 7min
June 8, 2021
Recovery of millions in cryptocurrency from Colonial Pipeline ransomware hackers, risk of cyberattacks crippling power grid, first known malware targeting Windows containers, various cybersecurity incidents including New Evil Corp. Ransomware and Babuk gang's data theft, concerns about Air Tag Tracker, and lawsuit over data breach exposure.

Jun 7, 2021 • 8min
June 7, 2021
Severe VMware vulnerability targeted, GitHub updates exploit code policy, Colonial Pipeline breached via compromised password, cybersecurity firm report on the hack, ransomware attack on Exigrid, TikTok privacy policy update, FBI charges woman for writing TrickBot code, charges in TrickBot malware scheme, remote working impact on cyberattacks, FBI subpoenas in child pornography case

Jun 4, 2021 • 8min
June 4, 2021
NYC transportation authority hacked using zero-day, cybercriminals hold contest to find cryptocurrency exploits, REvil confirmed as JBS ransomware attacker, innovative approaches to supply chain security, critical vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi module, updates on firmware recommendations and remote work security concerns.


