CyberWire Daily

Dave Hickton, Founding Director of the Institute for Cyber Law, discusses the 10th anniversary of indicting Chinese PLA hackers. He reflects on the bold indictment, secrecy around the case, and impact on US-China relations. The episode explores cyber espionage, partnerships with intelligence agencies, and the importance of upholding justice in cyber cases.

Alicja Cade, Director in Google Cloud, discusses the CISO role, board communication, and cyber workforce development. Topics include Australian ransomware breach, North Korean IT workers, FCC BGP proposal, Android banking trojan, SEC disclosure rules, GE ultrasound device vulnerabilities, and a Baltimore Neo-Nazi conspiracy.

Guest Mike Spisak from Unit 42 discusses AI adoption challenges with David Moulton. Topics include early security involvement in AI development, inventorying AI usage for tailored protection, and the importance of cybersecurity in the AI lifecycle.

Sarah Powazek from UC Berk discusses cyber civil defense clinics. U.S. Senators aim to boost AI leadership. Pentagon satisfied with Microsoft's security. Patch Tuesday updates. CISOs pressure to understate risks. Crypto mixing service developer arrested.

Author Barbara McQuade discusses her book 'Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.' Topics include Google's Chrome zero-day patches, UK efforts to reduce ransom payments, FCC's action against robocall scammers, Vermont's data privacy laws, and ESET unpacking Ebury malware. The White House warns against crypto mining near missile silos.

Topics include breach of Europol online platform, US-China AI security talks, BlackBasta ransomware warning, Russian group attacks British papers, vulnerable Cinterion cellular modems, Generative AI challenges, Reality Defender wins RSA award, AWS CISO discusses security culture, and solar storms affecting corn planting.

Guest Brandon Robinson, a Cybersecurity Sales Engineer, shares his career journey and the barriers he faced, advising on networking, computer building, and server administration. He discusses overcoming racism and prejudice in the tech industry, emphasizing self-reliance, confidence, and essential skills for success.

Dick O'Brien from Symantec Threat Hunter team discusses the rise of cyber threats utilizing Microsoft's API Graph. Insights on espionage tactics, use of APIs for stealthy operations, defending cloud accounts, and evolving IT security solutions are shared.

Betsy Carmelite from Booz Allen discusses Project Fortress to safeguard US finance. Updates from RSA Conference and cyberattacks in Quebec. Google's Chrome update after zero-day exploit. FBI targets Scattered Spider. CopyCop combats misinformation with AI. Solar storm warnings. Deepen Desai from Zscaler shares AI security report highlights. Cyberthreat landscape shifts.

A range of cybersecurity events discussed including healthcare system shutdown, FDA recall, Russian cyber attacks, UK bank breaches, accusations against tech companies, and government network cyber incidents. Also, insights from RSA Conference, AZ-900 exam experience, and a data breach investigation.