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CISO Series
Daily stories from the world of information security. To delve into any daily story, head to CISOseries.com.
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May 16, 2024 • 8min
FBI seized BreachForums, Android threat detection, US AI investment
FBI seizes BreachForums, Android live threat detection, Senators push for US AI investments, Cryptocurrency mixer sentencing, Diplomatic backdoor attacks discussed

May 15, 2024 • 9min
Singing River breach, D-Link exploit released, Google AI spots scams
Topics include Singing River patient data breach, D-Link router exploit, and Google using AI to spot scams. Also covers cybersecurity incidents, Microsoft's security updates, zero-day bugs, data breaches, and internet outages.

May 14, 2024 • 10min
FCC implements new classification, MITRE releases embedded devices framework, World renowned auction house attacked
FCC combats robocall groups, MITRE releases embedded device framework, World renowned auction house attacked. Helsinki data breach, Apple security updates, Ransomware source code sale, Social engineering threats discussed

May 13, 2024 • 9min
Boeing confirms ransomware, Dell announces breach, Ascension Healthcare attacked
Boeing faces $200 million ransomware attempt, Dell's data breach affects 49 million customers, Ascension Healthcare hit by cyberattack. Discusses breached European law enforcement data, advanced cyber threats, and Lockbit ransomware activity

May 10, 2024 • 28min
Week in Review: Neuberger's operational approach, LockBit is back, Fed's DMARC warning
Sasha Pereira, CISO at WASH, discusses cybersecurity headlines including Lockbit's activities, FBI response, and charges against a Russian national. They delve into cybercrime consequences, geopolitical implications, transparency in data breach notification, and strategies against man-in-the-middle attacks. The importance of cybersecurity for nonprofits facing limited budgets is also highlighted.

May 10, 2024 • 7min
F5 Big-IP warning, UK Army breach, BetterHelp pays out
F5 Networks warns of Big-IP vulnerabilities, UK Army data breach, BetterHelp refunds for data sharing lawsuit. Vanta sponsor ad for security reviews. Healthcare company data breach exposes cancer patient info, FBI warning on gift card fraud ring.

May 9, 2024 • 7min
Lockbit hit Wichita, AI export bans, Pathfinder on Intel
Lockbit claims responsibility for Wichita cyberattack. US considers AI export bans. Intel CPUs face vulnerability named Pathfinder. Show also touches on a fake designer brand scam and highlights Vanta as sponsor for streamlined security reviews.

May 8, 2024 • 8min
LockBit ringleader indicted, DocGo cyberattack, UK military data compromise
LockBit ransomware ringleader indicted, DocGo cyberattack, UK military data breach. New 'tunnel vision' attack intercepts VPN traffic, child protection bill signed by Biden, WordPress plugin exploitation. Importance of WordPress updates, AI ethics neglect, SISA's vulnerability initiatives discussed.

May 7, 2024 • 9min
LockBit's website is back, Germany takes action amid alleged Russian attack, Chinese-linked ArcaneDoor targets infrastructure
Topics discussed in the podcast include LockBit's website resurfacing, Germany's response to alleged Russian cyber attacks, and the Chinese-linked ArcaneDoor targeting global infrastructure. Additionally, there are mentions of a cyber consultant extortion attempt, Iranian espionage tactics, a critical Tiny Proxy flaw, a ransomware attack in Wichita, Kansas, and SISA warning about traversal vulnerabilities.

May 6, 2024 • 8min
Neuberger proposes improvements, Olympic cybersecurity preparations, Microsoft VPN warning
Neuberger proposes operational approach for cyberattacks, French teams prepare for unprecedented Olympic threat, Feds warn of North Korean DMARC exploitation. Russian cybercrime kingpin pleads guilty in the US, Italian medical services provider hit by cyber attack.


