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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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Apr 23, 2024 • 7min
TikTok ban update, Sandworm hits Ukraine, North Korean streaming animators
TikTok ban passes US House, Sandworm targets Ukraine, North Korean animators involved in streaming shows, Veracode sponsors cybersecurity segment, AI coding companions for efficient and secure code

Apr 22, 2024 • 7min
RedLine GitHub connection, MITRE Ivanti breach, E-ZPass spoof sites
This podcast covers topics such as RedLine stealer's GitHub connection, MITRE's breach via Ivanti vulnerabilities, fake E-ZPass toll websites, Ransom Hub operation, and cyber attacks on various organizations. It also discusses a new UK cyber agency CEO and networkless attack techniques.

Apr 19, 2024 • 27min
Week in Review: Cisco MFA breach, Bad bots surge, Microsoft mail breach fallout
Dan Walsh, CISO at Paxos, joins to discuss the surge in cyber attacks on MFA systems, bad bots impact, and nation-state cyber tensions. They also cover AI governance, Roku breach fallout, and security best practices.

Apr 19, 2024 • 7min
LabHost police bust, Michigan healthcare attack, Windows Fibers vulnerability
Phishing-as-a-service platform busted, Windows Fibers vulnerability discussed, Michigan healthcare data breach revealed. Cyber fraud by university students and Middle East malware campaign highlighted. Ransomware attacks, supercomputers, and AI security review automation software mentioned.

Apr 18, 2024 • 7min
Water utility threats, GPT-4 hacking, SIM swap solicitation
Sandworm-linked group targeted water utilities, GPT-4 AI hacking, solicitation of SIM swaps. Discussion on TP-Link router flaw and Russian election disinformation campaigns. AI-powered platform Conveyor automates customer security review process.

Apr 17, 2024 • 10min
Cisco MFA breach, Bad Bots surge, LockBit 3.0 propagates
Cisco's breach of multifactor authentication message provider, Bad bots driving a surge in account takeover attacks, LockBit 3.0's self-propagating malware variant

Apr 16, 2024 • 8min
Threads out in Turkey, Palo Alto backdoor, Microsoft' security overhaul
Topics include Meta's actions in Turkey, Palo Alto fixing backdoor exploit, and Microsoft's security improvements. Also, infosec teams prove value through impact on sales. Other chapters highlight cybersecurity vulnerabilities, AI advancements, Windows updates, and Capture the CISO show launch.

Apr 15, 2024 • 8min
U.S. surveillance reauthorization, Roku breach update, Microsoft breach exposed agencies
House passes U.S. surveillance reauthorization, 576,000 Roku accounts compromised in breach, Microsoft breach exposes federal agencies, security engineer sentenced for crypto hacks, cybersecurity arrests and vulnerabilities discussed

Apr 12, 2024 • 24min
Week in Review: Government hospital warning, Sisence breach, Financial firms lose $12b
Deputy CISO at 3M, Mike Levin, discusses hospital warnings on hackers, financial firms losing $12b, Sisence breach, and cybersecurity best practices. Topics include proactive defense tactics, industry vulnerabilities, and networking passion.

Apr 12, 2024 • 9min
Palo Alto patches, CISA's Sisense warning, GitHub repos gamed
Palo Alto Networks patches DoS vulnerabilities, Sisense breach exposes supply chain threat, GitHub search manipulated by threat actors. Ransomware demand faced by Hoya and $10 million demand on Japan-based manufacturer. Automated compliance highlighted by Vanta in the episode.


