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May 11, 2023 • 8min
Leaked Intel keys, trading security for fps, new phishing-as-a-service tool
The long term impact of leaked Intel Boot Guard keys AtlasOS shrugs at Windows security features Cisco warns of new phishing-as-a-service tool Thanks to today's episode sponsor, TrendMicro Cybersecurity is not just about protection, it's about foresight, agility, and resilience. Navigating a new era of cyber risk demands evolved strategies, new frameworks, and integrated tools to equip security teams to anticipate and defend against even the most advanced attacks. Trend Micro, the global leader in cybersecurity is bringing the cyber risk conversation to more than 120 cities around the world in their latest "Risk to Resilience World Tour" — The largest cybersecurity roadshow of its kind. Find the closest city to you and register today to take a leap towards a more resilient future. Head to TrendMicro.com/cisoseries.

May 10, 2023 • 9min
'Snake' malware network takedown, 'PlugwalkJoe' behind massive 2020 Twitter hack, Justice Department takes down 13 DDoS-for-Hire sites
Operation Medusa takes down 'Snake' malware network 'PlugwalkJoe' pleads guilty to massive 2020 Twitter hack Justice Department takes down 13 DDoS-for-Hire sites Thanks to today's episode sponsor, TrendMicro Cybersecurity is not just about protection, it's about foresight, agility, and resilience. Navigating a new era of cyber risk demands evolved strategies, new frameworks, and integrated tools to equip security teams to anticipate and defend against even the most advanced attacks. Trend Micro, the global leader in cybersecurity is bringing the cyber risk conversation to more than 120 cities around the world in their latest "Risk to Resilience World Tour" — The largest cybersecurity roadshow of its kind. Find the closest city to you and register today to take a leap towards a more resilient future. Head to TrendMicro.com/cisoseries. For the stories behind the headlines, visit CISOseries.com.

May 9, 2023 • 7min
Dallas ransomware, spoofed Facebooks ads, Merck insurance ruling
Dallas still reeling from ransomware Hacked Facebook pages buying Facebook ads Court rules on Merck cyber insurance claim Thanks to today's episode sponsor, TrendMicro Cybersecurity is not just about protection, it's about foresight, agility, and resilience. Navigating a new era of cyber risk demands evolved strategies, new frameworks, and integrated tools to equip security teams to anticipate and defend against even the most advanced attacks. Trend Micro, the global leader in cybersecurity is bringing the cyber risk conversation to more than 120 cities around the world in their latest "Risk to Resilience World Tour" — The largest cybersecurity roadshow of its kind. Find the closest city to you and register today to take a leap towards a more resilient future. Head to TrendMicro.com/cisoseries.

May 8, 2023 • 8min
Easterly's AI warning, Ex-Uber Sullivan sentenced, Play's Massachusetts ransomware
Top US cyber official warns AI may be the 'most powerful weapon of our time' Ex-Uber CSO given three-year probation sentence, avoids prison after guilty verdict Ransomware group behind Oakland attack targets city in Massachusetts Thanks to today's episode sponsor, TrendMicro Cybersecurity is not just about protection, it's about foresight, agility, and resilience. Navigating a new era of cyber risk demands evolved strategies, new frameworks, and integrated tools to equip security teams to anticipate and defend against even the most advanced attacks. Trend Micro, the global leader in cybersecurity is bringing the cyber risk conversation to more than 120 cities around the world in their latest "Risk to Resilience World Tour" — The largest cybersecurity roadshow of its kind. Find the closest city to you and register today to take a leap towards a more resilient future. Head to TrendMicro.com/cisoseries. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

May 5, 2023 • 24min
Week in Review: Ex-Uber Sullivan's sentence, SolarWinds detected earlier, AI godfather quits
Link to Blog Post This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review, May 1-5, is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with our guest, Allison Miller, Cybersecurity and Technology Executive Thanks to our show sponsor, Trend Micro Cybersecurity is not just about protection, it's about foresight, agility, and resilience. Navigating a new era of cyber risk demands evolved strategies, new frameworks, and integrated tools to equip security teams to anticipate and defend against even the most advanced attacks. Trend Micro, the global leader in cybersecurity is bringing the cyber risk conversation to more than 120 cities around the world in their latest "Risk to Resilience World Tour" — The largest cybersecurity roadshow of its kind. Find the closest city to you and register today to take a leap towards a more resilient future. Head to TrendMicro.com/cisoseries. All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

May 5, 2023 • 8min
Royal ransoms Dallas, new PaperCut exploit, CISA's Mirai warning
City of Dallas hit by Royal ransomware attack impacting IT services Researchers uncover new exploit for PaperCut vulnerability that can bypass detection Mirai botnet loves exploiting unpatched TP-Link routers, CISA warns Thanks to today's episode sponsor, TrendMicro Cybersecurity is not just about protection, it's about foresight, agility, and resilience. Navigating a new era of cyber risk demands evolved strategies, new frameworks, and integrated tools to equip security teams to anticipate and defend against even the most advanced attacks. Trend Micro, the global leader in cybersecurity is bringing the cyber risk conversation to more than 120 cities around the world in their latest "Risk to Resilience World Tour" — The largest cybersecurity roadshow of its kind. Find the closest city to you and register today to take a leap towards a more resilient future. Head to TrendMicro.com/cisoseries. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

May 4, 2023 • 8min
Meta FTC troubles, CISA urges Covered List, malicious HTML attachments
FTC comes down on Meta monetizing minors CISA urges adoption of Covered List Almost half of HTML attachments found malicious Thanks to today's episode sponsor, TrendMicro Cybersecurity is not just about protection, it's about foresight, agility, and resilience. Navigating a new era of cyber risk demands evolved strategies, new frameworks, and integrated tools to equip security teams to anticipate and defend against even the most advanced attacks. Trend Micro, the global leader in cybersecurity is bringing the cyber risk conversation to more than 120 cities around the world in their latest "Risk to Resilience World Tour" — The largest cybersecurity roadshow of its kind. Find the closest city to you and register today to take a leap towards a more resilient future. Head to TrendMicro.com/cisoseries.

May 3, 2023 • 8min
Authorities seize 9 crypto exchanges, T-Mobile discloses 2nd data breach of 2023, 'Godfather of AI' quits Google
Authorities seize 9 crypto exchanges used for money laundering T-Mobile discloses 2nd data breach of 2023 'Godfather of AI' quits Google and warns of misinformation dangers Thanks to today's episode sponsor, TrendMicro Cybersecurity is not just about protection, it's about foresight, agility, and resilience. Navigating a new era of cyber risk demands evolved strategies, new frameworks, and integrated tools to equip security teams to anticipate and defend against even the most advanced attacks. Trend Micro, the global leader in cybersecurity is bringing the cyber risk conversation to more than 120 cities around the world in their latest "Risk to Resilience World Tour" — The largest cybersecurity roadshow of its kind. Find the closest city to you and register today to take a leap towards a more resilient future. Head to TrendMicro.com/cisoseries. For the stories behind the headlines, visit CISOseries.com.

May 2, 2023 • 7min
Juice jacking, data breach lawsuits, Telegram ban lifted
The academic threat of juice jacking Data breach lawsuits on the rise Telegram ban lifted in Brazil Thanks to today's episode sponsor, TrendMicro Cybersecurity is not just about protection, it's about foresight, agility, and resilience. Navigating a new era of cyber risk demands evolved strategies, new frameworks, and integrated tools to equip security teams to anticipate and defend against even the most advanced attacks. Trend Micro, the global leader in cybersecurity is bringing the cyber risk conversation to more than 120 cities around the world in their latest "Risk to Resilience World Tour" — The largest cybersecurity roadshow of its kind. Find the closest city to you and register today to take a leap towards a more resilient future. Head to TrendMicro.com/cisoseries.

May 1, 2023 • 8min
Veeam backup targeted, DOJ SolarWinds discovery, Americold frozen out
Hackers target vulnerable Veeam backup servers exposed online DOJ detected the SolarWinds hack 6 months earlier than first disclosed Cold storage giant Americold outage caused by network breach Thanks to today's episode sponsor, TrendMicro Cybersecurity is not just about protection, it's about foresight, agility, and resilience. Navigating a new era of cyber risk demands evolved strategies, new frameworks, and integrated tools to equip security teams to anticipate and defend against even the most advanced attacks. Trend Micro, the global leader in cybersecurity is bringing the cyber risk conversation to more than 120 cities around the world in their latest "Risk to Resilience World Tour" — The largest cybersecurity roadshow of its kind. Find the closest city to you and register today to take a leap towards a more resilient future. Head to TrendMicro.com/cisoseries. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.


