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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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Nov 17, 2023 • 8min
Fortinet Injection bug, Another Samsung breach, government Rhysida warning
Fortinet warns of command injection bug in FortiSIEM, Samsung experiences another data breach, FBI and CISA issue Rhysida warning, cybersecurity topics and events discussed including authentication creds in public software code, Ali Baba cloud spinoff scrapped, Zimbra zero-day exploitation in government orgs.
Nov 16, 2023 • 7min
Microsoft Copilot, YouTube addresses AI uploads, CISA's AI roadmap
Microsoft announces Copilot, YouTube requires AI disclosure, CISA releases AI roadmap. Cybersecurity topics include CSAS reporting efforts, Google Titan's expanded capabilities, Amazon's Astro for business, and a deep dive into the Mirai botnet history. Discusses the creation of ProTrap, the Mirai botnet, and the arrest of its creators.
Nov 15, 2023 • 9min
IPStorm botnet dismantled, Social media giants will face child safety lawsuits, Authorities warn of Royal ransom gang threat
Topics discussed include the dismantling of the IPStorm botnet, social media giants facing child safety lawsuits, and the activities of the Royal ransom gang threat. Other topics include an Intel CPU bug fix, WordPress vulnerability, Microsoft's security patches, multiple Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Windows, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in VMware Appliance, and a decline in software vulnerabilities.
Nov 14, 2023 • 7min
Cyber Security Headlines: Australian ports attacked, impacts of AI on terrorist content, Google sees faked Bard ads
Cyberattack on Australian ports, AI companies joining Christchurch call, threat of generative AI systems, Google fighting fake ads
Nov 13, 2023 • 7min
China bank ransomed, UK health data shared, Boeing data published
Topics discussed include a ransomware attack on a Chinese bank, the sharing of UK health data with insurance companies, and the publication of Boeing data. Also mentioned are the takedown of a notorious fishing service, cyber attacks, data breaches, ransomware payment, and new features in Microsoft Edge.
Nov 10, 2023 • 26min
Week in Review: Okta explains hack, Google Calendar as C2, Selling military data
This week's podcast features Howard Holton, CTO at GigaOm. They discuss Okta's explanation of a hack, integrating security into software development, issues with veterans affairs data fundraising, the App Defense Alliance joining the Linux Foundation Project, and the trustworthiness of applications developed by individuals.
Nov 10, 2023 • 8min
US most breached, ChatGPT gets DDoS, Clop exploits SysAid
US most breached last quarter, ChatGPT DDoS outages, Clop exploits SysAid vulnerability, Tokyo manufacturer ransomware attack, cybersecurity incidents and news
Nov 9, 2023 • 7min
Shields Ready campaign, AI imagery rules for the election, App Defense Alliance moves to Linux Foundation
US launches Shields Ready campaign, AI imagery rules for the election, App Defense Alliance moves to Linux Foundation. Discusses initiatives to combat digitally altered media, App Defense Alliance's relocation, and challenges of implementing generative AI.
Nov 8, 2023 • 8min
Marina Bay Sands customer data hacked, Atlassian bug escalated to 10.0 severity, Fake crypto app steals over $700,000
Marina Bay Sands data breach, Atlassian bug severity escalated, Fake crypto app steals $700,000, 23andMe security, OffSec's virtual summit, Gootbot malware and lateral movement, Microsoft Authenticator blocks hackers
Nov 7, 2023 • 8min
Dropper bypasses Google, CISA's zero-day worries, Google Calendar as C2
Android dropper bypasses Google's defenses, increase in zero-day exploits worries CISA, Google Calendar as covert communication, Google Cloud Registry vulnerability, QNAP critical vulnerabilities, OffSec's Evolve summit, Linux system flaw, AI bot demonstration, AI deception, data brokers selling military secrets, DDoS attack on Singapore Public Health Services.
