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CISO Series
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Jul 1, 2024 • 7min
TeamViewer breach update, HubSpot customer attacks, Cyber insurance problems
Topics discussed include the TeamViewer network breach update, HubSpot customer account hacks, challenges in obtaining cyber insurance, and a unique platform connecting buyers and sellers for product demos.

Jun 28, 2024 • 23min
Week in Review: CDK Blacksuit developments, Criminal nuclear failures. U.S. Kaspersky ban
CISO Jim Bowie from Tampa General Hospital discusses recent cybersecurity news, including criminal nuclear failures and a US ban on Kaspersky. Topics cover data breaches, challenges in critical infrastructure, outdated systems, software vulnerabilities, cyber talent recruitment, ransomware attacks, and insights into cybersecurity incidents.

Jun 28, 2024 • 7min
Gas chromatograph vulnerabilities, Cloudflare rebukes Polyfill, Evolve Bank breach
Gas chromatograph vulnerabilities, Cloudflare's response to unauthorized use of its name by Polyfill.io, Evolve Bank's confirmation of a data breach linked to LockBit and the US Federal Reserve. Analysis on risks of memory unsafe languages in critical open-source projects, urging developers to address memory safety features.

Jun 27, 2024 • 7min
Snowblind Android, identity services leaks data, Polyfill.io supply chain attack
Topics in the podcast include an Android vulnerability called Snowblind, a data leak from an identity verification service, and a supply chain attack on Polyfill.io JavaScript. The episode also discusses various cybersecurity events such as malware, data breaches, and AI vulnerabilities.

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Jun 26, 2024 • 8min
Julian Assange plea, Latest MOVEit bug, Neiman Marcus data sale
Julian Assange plans to plead guilty and go back to Australia. A fresh MOVEit bug is exploited shortly after disclosure. A criminal is selling Neiman Marcus customer data for $150K on the dark web.

Jun 25, 2024 • 9min
Indonesia battles Lockbit, DOJ charges cybercrime group, SEC reports following CDK Global attack
Indonesia battles Lockbit 3.0 ransomware, DOJ charges cybercrime group for $71 million, SEC reports on CDK Global attack. Red Juliet's cyber espionage, data breach at LA County Health Services, EDR bypass concerns.

Jun 24, 2024 • 8min
BlackSuit behind CDK, Microsoft spoofing bug, Nuclear compliance failures
Topics include BlackSuit ransomware attack on CDK Global, Microsoft spoofing bug, UK nuclear site's cybersecurity failures. Also, an ad for Prelude Security highlighting rapid threat detection using threat intelligence.

Jun 21, 2024 • 31min
Week in Review: Breach restoration breached, Vermont privacy debate, Qilin blames victims, posts data
Bil Harmer, CISO at Craft Ventures, discusses breach restoration, challenges in the SaaS model, privacy law concerns, and recommendations for enhancing cybersecurity. Topics cover protecting critical infrastructure, zero trust, quantum safe encryption, deepfake videos, social media impacts on different generations.

Jun 21, 2024 • 7min
CDK Global hacked again, LockBit activity, Kraken extorted for bug bounty
CDK Global experiences two hacks, LockBit ransomware group sees increase in activity, and cryptocurrency exchange Kraken faces extortion. The podcast delves into bug bounty extortion, cybersecurity operations, compliance automation, AMD hack details, CHERRY Alliance, and vulnerabilities in Intel CPUs and UFI CANHAS buffer overflow affecting Intel motherboards' firmware. Additionally, French diplomats are targeted in a hacking campaign by Nobelium.

Jun 20, 2024 • 8min
Nvidia most valuable, Markopolo's meeting infostealer, Medibank MFA blame
Nvidia becomes most valuable company, Markopolo infostealer scam, Medibank hack blamed on MFA failure. Show notes sponsored by Vanta for security compliance automation. Cybersecurity updates cover neglectful companies, joint exercises, and penalties. False Claims Act violation, Fitness Group breach, and high costs of cybersecurity burnout discussed in details.


