Cybersecurity Headlines

SolarWinds attackers accessed Microsoft source code, Slack suffered a massive outage, UK judge denied Assange's extradition to US, Singapore police used contact tracing data, WhatsApp's metadata concerns, ruling against discriminatory algorithm, Networks and Stealth Bits merger, APT27 implicated in ransomware attacks.

Russian SolarWinds hack damage and backdoor account in Zyxel firewalls. Wall Street kicking out Chinese telecom giants. Omada's identity governance tip. Bitcoin surges and Ticketmaster fined $10 million. Google Chrome password warnings and cybersecurity predictions for 2021.

Topics covered in this podcast include a T-Mobile data breach, SolarWinds guidance update, Emotet attack on Lithuanian health infrastructure, an Apple copyright case, FBI's investigation into hijacked smart home devices, Wasabi hosting service outage, iOS app removal for underground parties, and an editorial on closing the cyber skills gap.

Google Docs bug, Kawasaki breach, Brexit deal warnings, Aida cruise cancellations, VMware lawsuits, vaccine-related fraud, and the end of Flash Player discussed. Adobe recommends uninstalling Flash Player. Demand for data center space increasing due to cloud-based activity.

Topics discussed include defending the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain, a location tracking tool, malware detection, macro-based malware, cybersecurity tips, supply chain attack in Vietnam, Whirlpool ransomware attack, FAA's new drone guidance, and Finnish Parliament email breach.

Microsoft resellers used as cyberattack mules, GoDaddy's failed phishing test, SolarWinds updates advisory for SUPERNOVA malware. Surge in PC sales due to remote learning and work from home. Twitter reverses follower transfer, DHS warns about China's data collection practices.

Treasury Department targeted by SolarWinds hack. Lawsuit alleges Google and Facebook teamed up. Three VPN providers with criminal ties taken down. Ransomware causes seventeen hours of downtime.

Topics discussed include a test run on SolarWinds, spyware used against journalists, exposure of CIA agents, NSO Group's Pegasus spyware, China's intelligence operations, Europol's decryption platform, and Microsoft's findings on the SolarWinds attack. Also covered are the discovery of a web shell in SolarWinds Orion platform, the increase in ransomware attacks, and Apple's ad policy in iOS 14.

Updates on SolarWinds attack and proposed policy change. Google's outage and bank fraud using emulators. Automation investments and AirFi exploit. Disruption of a carding marketplace. Ransomware via a fake Cyberpunk 2077 app. Successful AI system on a U2 spyplane.

Topics discussed: SolarWinds hack, Facebook scams, Twitter misinformation plan, police recording ruling, Apple vs Facebook, Apple's approach to data collection, malicious browser extensions, Facebook's algorithm reversal, AI for gun detection, upcoming CSO series events.