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In today's podcast we hear that the US FBI and DHS warn that RDP exploitation is up. Facebook's breach exhibits the tension between swift disclosure and sound incident response. A look at slow-rolled disclosure. Google draws criticism for some content it hosts. North Korea's Reaper Group never missed a beat. Citizen Lab says Saudi Arabia is spying on at least one prominent dissident who's a permanent resident in Canada. Nepal's airport is hacked, apparently for the lulz. Joe Carrigan from JHU ISI on Android password managers being vulnerable to malicious apps. Guest is Robb Reck from Ping Identity on recently published white papers from the CISO Advisory Council. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2018/October/CyberWire_2018_10_02.html Support our show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's podcast we hear an update on Facebook's data breach, including EU inquiries, Congressional attention, FTC scrutiny, and user unhappiness. The threat of Chinese election meddling seems to be a matter of concern in the US Intelligence Committee. And, despite promises, there was no livestreamed obliteration of much of anything yesterday. Rick Howard from Palo Alto Networks on rebooting the kill chain. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2018/September/CyberWire_2018_10_01.html Support our show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers at security firm FireEye have been tracking malicious actors they call FIN7, a group which targets payment card data in the hospitality industry and elsewhere. They make use of targeted phishing campaigns, telephone vishing and even a convincing front company to do their deeds. Nick Carr and Barry Vengerick are coauthors of the research, along with their colleagues Kimberly Goody and Steve Miller. The research is titled On the Hunt for FIN7: Pursuing an Enigmatic and Evasive Global Criminal Operation. It can be found here:https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2018/08/fin7-pursuing-an-enigmatic-and-evasive-global-criminal-operation.html  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's podcast, we hear that Facebook has disclosed a cyberattack that affected fifty million users. A botnet is brute-forcing credentials. Cybercriminals show signs of ramping up spoofed retail domains in preparation for holiday shopping. The US Secret Service warns of ATM wiretapping. The Port of San Diego struggles with ransomware. The US SEC fines a company for cyber deficiencies. Mr. Assange goes offline. And some guy says he'll live-stream his annihilation of a prominent Facebook page. Jonathan Katz from University of MD on Bluetooth pairing protocol vulnerabilities. Guest is Andrea Little Limbago from Endgame on the internet’s effect on global conflict. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2018/September/CyberWire_2018_09_28.html Extended interview with Endgame's Andrea Little Limbago: https://www.patreon.com/posts/21704947 Support our show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's podcast, we find out that Fancy Bear has its very own rootkit. VPNFilter turns out to do a lot more than previously suspected. One of the Salisbury assassins is identified as a GRU colonel. A voice recorder app is kicked out of Google Play for being a banking Trojan. Apple's Device Enrollment Program may have authentication issues. Big Tech might learn to like being regulated. And farewell to one of Bletchley Park's Jenny Wrens. Mike Benjamin from CenturyLink with thoughts on the Foreshadow vulnerability. Guest is Daniel Riedel from New Context Services, discussing synthetic identities. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2018/September/CyberWire_2018_09_27.html Support our show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's podcast, we hear that cryptojacking apps have reappeared in Google Play. A brewer's experience with ransomware shows that victims needn't be helpless in the face of extortion. A look at the black market finds that zero-day vendors have grown a lot scarcer on the ground. Google responds—a little—to concerns about privacy in Chrome login. The US Senate is holding hearings on privacy. Big Tech will be there. And are political campaigns slipping into learned helplessness about cybersecurity? Dr. Charles Clancy from VA Tech’s Hume Center on university spin-offs and partnerships. Guest is Dinah Davis from Code Like a Girl on how men can help increase diversity through mentorship. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2018/September/CyberWire_2018_09_26.html Support our show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's podcast, we hear that Iran has accused Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the US of running Saturday's terror attack "from the shadows." Data exposure at the UN. Kodi platform exploited for cryptojacking. SHEIN retail breach affects more than six million. Atlanta says its ransomware incident is now "over." FBI warns of payroll phishing. A US strategy for quantum technology is offered. A look at sports and cybersecurity. Has the Riemann hypothesis been proved?  Johannes Ullrich from the SANS ISC Stormcast podcast with warnings of post-hurricane scams. Our UK correspondent Carole Theriault explores overly complex online terms and conditions, and speaks with a company that’s chosen a different way. Jeremy Forsberg is CMO at Axel. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2018/September/CyberWire_2018_09_25.html Support our show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's CyberWire, we hear about a terror attack in Iran that has heightened tensions among adversaries: expect a heightened cyber optempo.  A JET vulnerability in Microsoft products is publicly disclosed as Microsoft misses the Zero Day Initiative's 120-day deadline. France will open-source its secure operating system. UK, US attitudes continue to stiffen towards Russia in cyberspace. Russian elections are surprising, by Russian standards. Notes on some current scams. Ben Yelin from UMD CHHS on a ruling on warrantless GPS tracking at the U.S. border. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2018/September/CyberWire_2018_09_24.html Support our show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers at security firm Cybereason recently set up online honeypots to attract adversaries interested in industrial control system environments. It didn't take long for sophisticated attackers to sniff out the virtual honey and start snuffling around.Ross Rustici is senior director of intelligence services at Cybereason, and he joins us to share what they learned.The research is titled ICS Threat Broadens: Nation-state Hackers are no Longer the Only Game in Town. It can be found here:https://www.cybereason.com/blog/industrial-control-system-specialized-hackers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's podcast, we hear about the US national cyber security strategy, and developing international norms, calling out bad actors, establishing a credible deterrent, and imposing consequences are important parts of it. The State Department blacklists thirty-three Russian bad actors. GCHQ is standing up a 4000-person cyber operations group to counter Russian activity. A cryptocurrency heist in Tokyo. Hacking Senatorial Gmail. And some notes on crime and punishment.  Emily Wilson from Terbium Labs on Dark Web exit scamming. Guest is Tanya Janca from Microsoft on her OWASP DevSlop project. Extended interview with Tanya Janca -  https://www.patreon.com/posts/21559930 OWASP DevSlop show on Twitch -  https://www.twitch.tv/videos/307974412 For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2018/August/CyberWire_2018_09_21.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices