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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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Sep 8, 2023 • 6min
China's MSA key hack, cyberwar crimes, North Korea targeting Russia
How Chinese hackers stole a Microsoft signing key The ICC to prosecute cyberwar crimes North Korean cyberattacks against Russian targets Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Comcast DataBee™, from Comcast Technology Solutions, is a cloud-native security, risk and compliance data fabric platform that transforms your security data chaos into connected outcomes. Built by security professionals for security professionals, DataBee makes your data a gold mine, rich with information that enables you to examine the past, react to the present, and protect the future of your business. Learn more at https://comca.st/DataBee.

Sep 7, 2023 • 7min
CISA reporting rules, LastPass key crack, connected cars fail on privacy
CISA close to finalizing incident reporting rules Krebs on cracked LastPass keys Connected cars not great for privacy and security Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Comcast Are you still using whiteboards and pivoting between tools to find out who owns what data sources and the relationships between data points? It's time to improve your OODA loop and enhance your security and compliance efforts with DataBee, from Comcast Technology Solutions. Learn how DataBee weaves together and enriches data from across the enterprise to provide deeper insights into your security, risk and compliance posture. Visit https://comca.st/DataBee.

Sep 6, 2023 • 8min
CISA hires 'Mudge', Call for Congress to address AI-generated CSAM, Stake.com loses $41 million in crypto
CISA hires 'Mudge' to work on security-by-design principles All 50 states call on Congress to address AI-generated CSAM Stake.com loses $41 million to hot wallet hackers Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Comcast What if you could integrate enterprise-wide business intelligence with your security data for better contextual insights into potential threats and compliance issues? You can. With DataBee™, from Comcast Technology Solutions. Learn how DataBee enables users to leverage integrated insights to mitigate risks and stay compliant. Visit https://comca.st/DataBee. For the stories behind the headlines, visit CISOseries.com.

Sep 5, 2023 • 7min
PDF MalDoc warning, MinIO storage compromises, Okta helpdesk attacks
New PDF MalDoc allows evasion of antivirus MinIO Storage system being used to compromise servers Okta warns of IT help desk attacks Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Comcast Data rules everything around us – but why are the people who need data the most unable to access it? What if you could boost the productivity of your security teams and their ability to collaborate by providing them access to the same shared and enriched data? You can. With DataBee™, from Comcast Technology Solutions. Learn how DataBee can help your organization make better informed decisions, quickly and cost-effectively. Visit https://comca.st/DataBee For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

Sep 4, 2023 • 8min
X collects employment histories, Sandworm Chisel analysis, Callaway breach
X collects member employment data. Technical details of Sandworm malware 'Infamous Chisel' released. Golf club maker Callaway suffers breach. Microsoft discontinues Wordpad. Comcast sponsors cloud native security data fabric platform. NIST publishes draft of cybersecurity learning program. Texas and Arkansas block child safety laws. Remote worker tracking software and recent ransomware attacks discussed.

Sep 1, 2023 • 7min
Gamaredon hits Ukraine, Paramount suffers breach, OpenFire gets swarmed
Gamaredon hackers hit Ukraine military. Paramount suffers data breach. Takeover swarm exploits OpenFire. Various cybersecurity incidents, including widespread vulnerabilities, platform exploitations, and selling of bot access. Hackers pressure Elon Musk and upcoming fan meetup.

Aug 31, 2023 • 7min
China hacked Japan's NISC, trafficking fuels cyber scams, China approves generative AI
Chinese threat actors breached Japan's cybersecurity agency Human trafficking into cyber scams China set to approve first generative AI services Huge thanks to today's episode sponsor, AppOmni SaaS cyberattacks are prevalent and often go unnoticed until data loss or breaches occur. Sign-ins from an unusual IP address. Stolen session tokens. These security risks can lurk in the shadows and put your entire SaaS estate at risk. Don't wait for a breach to secure your SaaS data. AppOmni helps security teams to detect suspicious activity, decide what activities to be alerted on, and receive guided remediation. Learn how at AppOmni.com.

Aug 30, 2023 • 8min
FBI dismantles Qakbot operation, University of Michigan cuts internet after cyberattack, Microsoft criticizes UN cybercrime treaty
FBI dismantles Qakbot operation, University of Michigan cuts internet after cyberattack, Microsoft criticizes UN cybercrime treaty

Aug 29, 2023 • 7min
UK flight outage, the malware Big 3, spyware firm breached
UK network outage grounds flights The malware loader Big 3 Another spyware firm breached Huge thanks to today's episode sponsor, AppOmni SaaS cyberattacks are prevalent and often go unnoticed until data loss or breaches occur. Sign-ins from an unusual IP address. Stolen session tokens. These security risks can lurk in the shadows and put your entire SaaS estate at risk. Don't wait for a breach to secure your SaaS data. AppOmni helps security teams to detect suspicious activity, decide what activities to be alerted on, and receive guided remediation. Learn how at AppOmni.com.

Aug 28, 2023 • 8min
Cisco fixes flaws, Windows BSOD reappears, FBI Barracuda warning
Cisco fixes flaws in software, Windows brings back blue screen of death, FBI warns about Barracuda bug. Topics include gaining initial access, malware threats, data breaches, and Lockbit 3.0 ransomware. Also discussed are the leak of LockBit 3.0 ransomware and a data breach in a French government agency.


