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Jun 7, 2024 • 9min
FCC moves forward with BGP security, LockBit victims get lifeline, Gitloker attacks target GitHub repositories
FCC advances BGP security, FBI aids LockBit victims, Gitloker targets GitHub, AI completing security questionnaires, Cybersecurity headlines including BEC scams, ThinkPHP vulnerabilities, Panda Buy extortion, Malix ransomware on VMware ESXi, Apple's password management app
Jun 6, 2024 • 7min
Psychology vs. threat actors, AI leveling up, Qilin hit Synnovis
US researches using psychology to combat threat actors, AI empowering unsophisticated hackers, London Hospital cyberattack linked to Qilin ransomware. Interpol addressing bribery, RansomHub rebranding, cyberattack on Radio League.
Jun 5, 2024 • 9min
London hospitals hit by ransomware, Christie's stolen data sold, RansomHub claims Frontier breach
Ransomware hitting London hospitals, Christie's data sold, RansomHub claims Frontier breach. Russian supermarket chain cyber attack causing service outages and payment issues. Microsoft Education platform scrutiny for privacy concerns and cybersecurity live stream event announcement.
Jun 4, 2024 • 8min
Russian criminals unmasked, Background check firm breach, Creds added to HIBP
Unmasking of Russian criminals distributing malware loaders, 3 billion records stolen from background check firm, 361 million email addresses and passwords added to breach notification service. API bug exposes millions of modems, Confluence vulnerability, AI security concerns. Privacy issues with tech giants, AI security features, collaboration on vulnerability backlogs, innovative solutions for phishing attacks, impact on cybersecurity budgeting.
Jun 3, 2024 • 8min
Ticketmaster breached, Ticketek Australia breached, HHS notification change
Ticketmaster and Ticketek Australia experience huge data breaches affecting millions of customers. HHS policy change allows Change Healthcare to file breach notifications for others. Windows 11 update issues and spyware targeting activists discussed.
May 31, 2024 • 27min
Week in Review: Arc launch sabotaged, Cencora health breach, BlackBasta's oil hit
Dimitri Van Zantvliet, CISO of Dutch Railways, discusses Malvertizing campaign, cybersecurity threats, and importance of AI. The podcast covers vulnerability exchange, Vanta sponsor ad, healthcare cyber attack aftermath, building trust amid data breaches, and success in botnet takedown.
May 31, 2024 • 8min
UnitedHealth responsibility, Europol dropper takedown, malware bricks routers
Senator calls for UnitedHealth leadership accountability, Europol seizes 2,000 domains in dropper operation, malware bricks 600,000 routers. NIST seeks help for National Vulnerability Database delays. Cybersecurity updates cover NVD reform, influence ops disruption, Google search API leaks, Redtail malware, and Lightsby spyware on macOS.
May 30, 2024 • 8min
New NK hackers, Dutch bank breached, Wayback Machine attacked
Topics discussed include a new North Korean hacking group, data breach at Dutch bank ABN Amro, DDoS attack on Internet Archive, and security reviews with Vanta. Also covered are cyber attacks on Christie's auction house, Mirai botnet surge, and help desk skills in cybersecurity.
May 29, 2024 • 8min
BreachForums returns, First American data breach, Chinese nationals sanctioned
BreachForums returns post-FBI takedown, First American data breach affects 44,000, Chinese nationals sanctioned for stealing COVID-19 relief funds. Spyware maker shutdown, 90 malicious apps on Google Play, crypto wallet password recovery discussed.
May 28, 2024 • 8min
Ransomware uses BitLocker, pharmacy supplier breach, ATM malware threat
New ransomware using BitLocker encrypts data, pharmacy supplier breach affects 2.8 million, ATM malware threatens globally. Podcast discusses security reviews, phishing campaigns, Cisco vulnerability, healthcare cyber attack fallout, and compromised courtroom recording software.
