

Cybersecurity Headlines
CISO Series
Daily stories from the world of information security. To delve into any daily story, head to CISOseries.com.
Episodes
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Dec 27, 2023 • 8min
National Amusements breached, Rockstar game leak, LoanCare parent hacked
CBS and Paramount owner hacked, Rockstar Games source code leaked, LoanCare parent hacked. Cyber attacks, stolen data, and blackmail emails discussed. Cyber threat landscape forecasted and cybersecurity in Nigeria bolstered.

Dec 26, 2023 • 7min
First American cyberattack, Iran APT campaign, ransomware victims spike
First American suffers cyberattack, APT33 targets defense contractors, spike in ransomware victims. Barricade Cyber Solutions sponsors the episode. Other topics include cyberattacks at Nissan, Russian cyber expert extradition, Toronto Public Library attack, FBI raid on ALF V Blackcat, and ransomware attacks on University of Buenos Aires and VF Corporation.

Dec 22, 2023 • 7min
HCL investigates ransomware, Agent Tesla returns, JavaScript bank malware
HCL investigates ransomware and bank malware, Microsoft Office vulnerability creates new problems. Barricade Cyber Solutions offers help in recovering from ransomware attacks. Topics include Mobile Device Management vulnerabilities, Android banking Trojan exploitation, and a WebRTC flaw. Discussion on semiconductor supply chain review and B-Sides SF cybersecurity event.

Dec 21, 2023 • 7min
BlackCat is back, CSAM in AI data, ESO breach
BlackCat, an expert in discussing child abuse images found in AI datasets and the ESO solutions breach, talks about these topics in this episode. They also cover cybersecurity topics such as Barricade Cyber Solutions, UK court ruling on AI inventorship, NIST's work on AI safety standards, shutdown of a darknet market, and the impact of shadow IT on security incidents. The podcast emphasizes the need for stronger security protections and the shared responsibility model.

Dec 20, 2023 • 8min
FBI disrupts BlackCat, International operation nabs thousands, Sony data leak
FBI disrupts BlackCat ransomware, international cybercriminal arrests, Sony data leak, FTC bans Rite Aid facial recognition, foreign influence in US elections

Dec 19, 2023 • 7min
Play ransomware warning, QakBot is back, Mr. Cooper hack
This podcast covers topics such as the Play Ransomware Group breaching organizations, Quackbot targeting the hospitality industry, a cyber attack on Mr. Cooper affecting customers, and the Predatory Sparrow group disrupting Iran's fuel network. It also discusses cybersecurity news topics including disruptions in the oil industry, investigations into Twitter's violations, SEC rules on disclosing cyber incidents, and an upcoming B-Sides SF event.

Dec 18, 2023 • 7min
Box suffers outage, MongoDB suffers breach, States lag in tackling political deepfakes
The podcast discusses a storage platform outage, a breach at MongoDB, and the delay in addressing political deepfakes. They also touch on privacy concerns in the pharmacy industry and various cybersecurity incidents including a library shutdown, cancer center ransomware, and a Mirai-based botnet. Additionally, they cover a vulnerability affecting VioStore NVR, PR problems, arrests, ransomware claims, cyber attacks, and breach investigations.

Dec 15, 2023 • 25min
Week in Review: Irish water hack, Joe Sullivan speaks, UK ransomware predictions
Rusty Waldron, Chief Business Security Officer at ADP, joins the hosts to discuss topics like cyber attacks on a water utility, propaganda in cyber warfare, the importance of a cyber attack response plan, cybersecurity hygiene, and Apple's innovation. The episode also mentions sponsor Barricade Cyber Solutions and announces a holiday break with daily cybersecurity headlines.

Dec 15, 2023 • 8min
Hive banker arrested, train bricking accusations, GambleForce SQL campaign
French police arrest alleged Hive banker. Train bricking accusations lead to lawsuit against ethical hackers. New Hacker Group 'GambleForce' targets APAC through SQL injection.

Dec 14, 2023 • 6min
UK ransomware report, OAuth abuse, push notification changes
The podcast discusses a UK ransomware report criticizing the government, warns about OAuth abuse, and talks about Apple's push notification changes.


