

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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Sep 8, 2020 • 7min
September 8, 2020
Visa discovers new skimming malware, US space policy directive on cybersecurity, Netwalker ransomware hits Argentina's immigration systems. Apple's data handling in Hong Kong, US considering adding SMIC to the entity list, and a study on biometric regulation worldwide.

Sep 4, 2020 • 6min
September 4, 2020
This podcast discusses Facebook's new policy on third-party vulnerabilities, Apple's delay in device ID collection changes, and the rejection of geofenced warrants. It also covers other cybersecurity incidents like a web skimming attack, Twitter account hacking, and vulnerability disclosure policies.

Sep 3, 2020 • 5min
September 3, 2020
US government surveillance exposed by Snowden ruled illegal. DHS starts countdown on vulnerability disclosure policies. Canadian police rely on predictive computing. FBI improves hack notifications.

Sep 2, 2020 • 7min
September 2, 2020
Facebook threatens to block news sharing in Australia, SSL/TLS certificate lifespan reduced, faulty electronic technology in US election offices, new malware targeting cryptocurrencies, detection of fake login pages, exploits in Cisco routers, rise of business email compromise attacks, cell phones used by Amazon delivery drivers, and a cyber diversity video chat session.

Sep 1, 2020 • 6min
September 1, 2020
Apple accidentally notarized malware on macOS, Netwalker ransomware intrusion, browsing privacy concerns, Google and Facebook cable network proposal revisions, TikTok's potential acquisition, changes to iOS App Store review policy, and cost of cloud misconfigurations.

Aug 31, 2020 • 7min
August 31, 2020
China restricts AI technology exports, Slack fixes critical vulnerability, Cisco engineer resigns and destroys accounts, discussion on Xiaomi's under-screen cameras, Iranian hackers impersonating journalists, cyber criminals selling Fortnite credentials on the dark web

Aug 28, 2020 • 7min
August 28, 2020
Researchers expose unsecure printers, FBI releases details about ransomware scheme at Tesla, TikTok acquisition updates, ByteDance CSO interview, Fastly acquisition, and leading GDPR fines in Italy.

Aug 27, 2020 • 6min
August 27, 2020
Facebook warns Apple privacy changes will decimate ads. Feds' stern warning for banks: Watch out for BeagleBoyz. Feds put the kibosh on Russian's million-dollar malware scheme.

Aug 26, 2020 • 7min
August 26, 2020
This podcast discusses the legal battle between Epic Games and Apple, a new vulnerability discovery process proposed by US military researchers, increased surveillance in Hong Kong, and a high-severity bug in Google Chrome. It also covers topics such as cybersecurity, the biggest GDPR fines of 2020, a recent Zoom outage, the trial of the alleged Twitter hack mastermind, AI in robot vacuums, and invites listeners to a chat on hacking cyber diversity.

Aug 25, 2020 • 7min
August 25, 2020
The podcast covers various cybersecurity news stories including Microsoft's Application Guard for Office, a lawsuit against the WeChat executive order, China's open source code hosting platform, Minsegril hijacking iOS apps, factory-installed malware on Chinese smartphones in Africa, and security issues with Bridgeify messaging app. It also discusses vulnerabilities in the Bridgeify app, Palo Alto Networks' acquisitions, CISA's National Strategy for 5G security, and the CISA Security Vendor Relationship Podcast.


