

Daily Cyber Threat Brief
Simply Cyber Media Group
The stories that matter most to #cybersecurity insiders, analysts, and business leaders. Delivered every weekday.
Gain expert insights on what you need to takeaway from each story, and why. Learn and laugh at the same time with #TeamSC. Join us live at 8 AM Eastern every weekday morning at https://simplycyber.io/streams.
I’m Gerald Auger, Ph.D., a cybersecurity professional, college professor, and content creator with over two decades of expertise in GRC cybersecurity. This field is collaborative in nature, and my goal is to help others successfully drive their careers in a supportive and inclusive community.
Simply Cyber is designed to help individuals go further, faster in their cybersecurity careers. Learn more at https://simplycyber.io.
Follow Simply Cyber at https://simplycyber.io/socials.
Gain expert insights on what you need to takeaway from each story, and why. Learn and laugh at the same time with #TeamSC. Join us live at 8 AM Eastern every weekday morning at https://simplycyber.io/streams.
I’m Gerald Auger, Ph.D., a cybersecurity professional, college professor, and content creator with over two decades of expertise in GRC cybersecurity. This field is collaborative in nature, and my goal is to help others successfully drive their careers in a supportive and inclusive community.
Simply Cyber is designed to help individuals go further, faster in their cybersecurity careers. Learn more at https://simplycyber.io.
Follow Simply Cyber at https://simplycyber.io/socials.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 2min
🔴 August 29's Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 440
The stories that matter most to #cybersecurity insiders, analysts, and business leaders. Delivered every day.Check out Barricade Cyber if you need an incident response, ransomware protection, or business recovery assistance https://barricadecyber.com.Build an evidence-based, data-driven cyber security program with Panoptcy's Quantified Risk Assessments!https://panoptcy.com/Check out John Strand's Pay What You Can Antisyphon Training: https://simplycyber.hopp.to/antisypho...Gerald’s practical skills course with no prerequisites - GRC Analyst Master Class - https://simplycyber.teachable.com💥Get 30% off ITPro from ACI Learning with coupon code “SIMPLYCYBER30” for Binge-worthy cybersecurity education! https://go.itpro.tv/simplycyberJoin the Simply Cyber Discord https://SimplyCyber.io/DiscordPodcast in stream is from cisoseries.com.

Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 31min
🔴 August 28's Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 439
Discussion on high severity vulnerabilities in Cisco software, cyber attack on Taiwan by China, Smoke Loader malware's Wi-Fi recon, casual conversation about building ins and volatility, and transitioning from vulnerability management to GRC in cybersecurity.

Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 16min
🔴 August 25's Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 438
The podcast discusses topics such as Lazarus Group's recent attacks, the advancements and implications of quantum computing, nation state threat actors like KittenSec, vulnerabilities in healthcare and education industries, and the need for upgrading encryption for post-quantum cryptography.

Aug 24, 2023 • 53min
🔴 August 24's Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 437
The podcast introduces the Simply Cyber community, discusses charges against developers of Tornado Cash, and covers a ransomware attack on Danish hosting firms. The hosts express gratitude to listeners and mention sponsors, while also sharing excitement for future episodes and teaching a class.

Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 15min
🔴 August 23's Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 436
The podcast discusses the open discourse within the cybersecurity community, insights on the infrastructure bill, challenges of SaaS security, a new variant of Apple Mac OS malware, impacts of generative AI on security professionals, and upcoming events promoting branding and engagement in the cybersecurity field.

Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 33min
🔴 August 22's Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 435
The podcast discusses a botnet scam exposed by contextual warnings, cross-platform malware and threat hunting on iOS devices, a ransomware attack on Seiko, providing solutions and congratulating achievements, and future plans and projects.

Aug 21, 2023 • 1h 34min
🔴 August 21's Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 434
The podcast discusses cyber threat briefings, North Korean hackers, war simulations, Android malware, challenges of upgrading Android OS, supply chain security, RAR security flaw, space industry cyber attacks, ransomware incidents, information security awareness, and a LinkedIn spelling mistake.

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 32min
🔴 August 18's Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 433
Topics discussed include influence operators exploiting AI, the resurgence of Raccoon Stealer malware, increase in active threat groups, choosing the right laptop for cyber activities, and the best resource for understanding NIST 853 CSF.

Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 29min
🔴 August 17's Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 432
Lockbit ransomware struggles with upgrading infrastructure, QR codes used in phishing attacks, challenges of AI in content moderation, updates on Simply Cyber Community Challenge and engaging AMA session on cybersecurity job interviews.

Aug 16, 2023 • 60min
🔴 August 16's Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 431
The podcast discusses the importance of earning CPEs for cybersecurity certifications and introduces different categories of listeners. They also cover a cybersecurity incident involving LinkedIn accounts being hacked and a hijacking campaign. The hosts emphasize the significance of managing permissions and discuss a data breach on the Discord.io platform.


