Cybersecurity Headlines

Hackers exploit Microsoft Defender bug, increase in cyber attacks targeting technology sectors, FBI struggles with end-to-end encryption. Elite hacker group activities, spyware company hack, malware distribution via fake GitHub accounts.

CrowdStrike incident details, Chrome's cookie policy, BreachForums data leak discussed. Ransomware variants and DDoS attacks on Russian banks covered. Vanta sponsorship for compliance solutions highlighted.

Google's failed acquisition of Wiz, aftermath of CrowdStrike glitch, dYdX exchange DNS hack. Crypto exchange and Ukrainian city hit by hacks. ICANN takes action on abusive domains. Various cybersecurity incidents and meetup news.

CrowdStrike reports a significant number are back up and running, Russian cyber criminals face sanctions for infrastructure attacks, and ransomware shuts down the largest trial court in the U.S. The podcast also touches on disruptive law enforcement tactics, challenges in implementing a zero trust environment, and the operations of a Chinese cybercrime group.

CrowdStrike update causes chaos in global systems, with cybercriminals exploiting it to spread malware. CISA adds critical vulnerabilities from Adobe, SolarWinds, and VMware to their KEV catalog. Teenage hacker arrested in ransomware attack, Australian Medi-Secure hack, and data breach impact discussed. New email spoofing attack uncovered by PayPal researchers. Exciting upcoming podcast events in Seattle and a guest CISO appearance on weekend review show.

Former vp of enterprise cybersecurity at PayPal, Adam Arellano, discusses CrowdStrike update flaw leading to global Windows issues, AT&T breach, CDK ransom payment. Topics include APT-41 cyber threats, cybersecurity leadership, shady actions, and upcoming events in the industry.

Fin7 selling security evasion tool on darknet, ransomware affecting UK blood stocks, security flaws in SAP AI Core platform

UK ransomware reporting rules watered down, Google's AI bug-finding agent, spike in ransom payments for critical infrastructure, recent cybersecurity threats discussed in the episode

Rite Aid cybersecurity incident affects 2 million people, AT&T ransom laundered through mixers, Hacktivists leak Disney data to protect artist rights

Alphabet eyeing Wiz acquisition for $23 billion, AT&T paid hacker to delete data, Squarespace domain hacks highlighted. Cybersecurity incidents include authentication bypass in JetBrains TeamCity and malware distributed via Facebook ads.