Attackers staged a dry-run against SolarWinds in October 2019 NSO Group spyware reportedly used against journalists CIA agents exposed with stolen data Thanks to our sponsor ReversingLabs Open source packages from repos such as PyPI, npm, RubyGems and NuGet can be complex, and contain tens of thousands of files. Are you confident these files are safe before you include them in your builds? What steps are you taking to reduce third-party risk? Learn more about how ReversingLabs can help your soft...
Dec 22, 2020•7 min
SolarWinds supply chain attack updates Trump officials plan to split up Cyber Command and NSA Google explains the cause of its recent outage Thanks to our sponsor ReversingLabs Seventy seven percent of organizations are increasing investments in automation to simplify and speed response times. How are you leveraging Machine Learning and AI to solve cyber skills shortages and mitigate risks to your business? Learn more about how ReversingLabs can automate threat analysis and accelerate security r...
Dec 21, 2020•7 min
Ex-Homeland Security adviser: 'We're being hacked' Ignore Facebook 'Christmas bonus' come-on Twitter to start removing COVID-19 vaccine misinformation Thanks to our sponsor ReversingLabs A ransomware attack occurs every 10 seconds. What are you doing to detect hidden malware and expose key Indicators of compromise before they exploit your business. Learn more about how ReversingLabs can help your security teams today and watch an on-demand demo at reversinglabs.com/demo . For the stories behind ...
Dec 18, 2020•7 min
Trump considers clemency for Silk Road founder Researcher warned of SolarWinds security issues last year What can the US do to prevent cyberattacks? Thanks to our sponsor ReversingLabs A ransomware attack occurs every 10 seconds. What are you doing to detect hidden malware and expose key Indicators of compromise before they exploit your business. Learn more about how ReversingLabs can help your security teams today and watch an on-demand demo at reversinglabs.com/demo . For the stories behind th...
Dec 17, 2020•7 min
Microsoft seizes SolarWinds domain – quarantine starts today Twitter will use Amazon Web Services to power user feeds Data breach at Canadian financial services firm highlights perils of insider threats Thanks to our sponsor ReversingLabs 96% of commercial applications include open source components. Is open source software putting your supply chain at risk? Learn more about how ReversingLabs can inspect your new software packages and open source components today, and watch an on-demand demo at ...
Dec 16, 2020•7 min
SolarWinds Orion carrying malware Multiple US agencies impacted by SolarWinds supply-chain attack New EU data use legislation could lead to big tech fines Thanks to our sponsor ReversingLabs Cybersecurity staffing shortages exceed 3 million security professions globally, and the skills gap continues to widen. Learn how ReversingLabs automates the time-consuming task of analyzing malware, and how its explainable threat intelligence scales your security team to address complex cyberthreats. Watch ...
Dec 15, 2020•6 min
Adrozek malware can infect over 30K Windows PCs a day Subway UK finds TrickBot on its menu Ransomware in schools grew in 2020, more on the way in 2021 Thanks to our sponsor ReversingLabs Today the most advanced threats lay hidden…deep within files and objects. In only milliseconds, ReversingLabs is able to analyze the world's most complex files, providing security executives with the risk insights they need to ensure business resiliency, while enabling a security staff of just a few to act as if...
Dec 14, 2020•8 min
Breaking up Facebook won't be easy Intel source 'Spider' outed in election lawsuit's redaction gaff AI is coming for your job … slowly Thanks to our sponsor, Code42. Code42's annual Data Exposure Report on Insider Risk reveals that 42% of data breaches in the past year were caused by a malicious or criminal insider. Read the report for tips on how to stop your insider risk from becoming an insider threat. For the stories behind the headlines, go to CISOseries.com ....
Dec 11, 2020•6 min
The Cybersecurity community responds to FireEye hack Christopher Krebs sues over threats of violence Google makes changes to how Chrome extensions handle data Thanks to our sponsor, Code42. Code42, insider risk detection and response leader, is excited to announce the release of its annual Data Exposure Report on Insider Risk. The report reveals that employees are nine times more likely to leak sensitive data than they were pre-COVID. The report will launch today at 1pm ET at this link . For the...
Dec 10, 2020•6 min
Microsoft's December 2020 Patch Tuesday fixes 58 vulnerabilities Unpatched bugs open GE radiological devices to remote code execution Cloudflare and Apple design a new privacy-friendly internet protocol Thanks to our sponsor, Code42. Tomorrow Code42 will release its annual Data Exposure Report on Insider Risk. Last year's report revealed that 63% of new hires who admit to taking data with them to a new job are repeat offenders. Tune in tomorrow for highlights from this year's report. For the sto...
Dec 09, 2020•8 min
Google publishes cross-site leaks wiki NSA warns of state-sponsored attacks on remote-work systems Greater Baltimore Medical Center hit with ransomware attack Thanks to our sponsor, Code42. Organizations are moving faster than ever before and security tools like DLP, UEBA and CASB can't keep up. Code42 Incydr takes a Zero Trust approach to managing and mitigating data risk from insider threats. Learn more about Code42 Incydr, the insider risk platform that offers insider risk detection and respo...
Dec 08, 2020•6 min
Drug dealers offer Pfizer vaccine on the Dark Web Data theft from Italian defense manufacturer was an inside job Philadelphia food bank loses $1 million in BEC scam Thanks to our sponsor, Code42. Code42 is a cybersecurity company that offers a completely new approach to the old problem of insider threats. Code42's insider risk platform, Incydr, helps organizations foster a culture of speed and collaboration while still preventing data loss – without blocking. Learn more at Code42.com. For the st...
Dec 07, 2020•7 min
Spotify celebrity pages defaced to plug Trump, Taylor Swift Clop ransomware gang rips off 2M credit cards from retailer E-Land 8% of all Google Play apps vulnerable to old security bug Thanks to our episode sponsor, AuthSafe. Are online frauds a concern for your organization? Is it a hurdle for progress? Timely predictions and detections with cognitive engines, should do the trick. SecureLayer7 presents Authsafe. A technology to prevent and detect Fraud attacks old and new. With the help of cred...
Dec 04, 2020•6 min
Malicious hackers target the Covid-19 vaccine 'cold chain' Hackers target US think tanks Massachusetts passes ban on police facial recognition Thanks to our episode sponsor, SecureLayer7. Managing the vulnerabilities and workflows within an organization can be a handful of a task. What your organization needs is a product that is capable of overseeing the workflows and security status for you. SecureLayer7 presents BugDazz. A pentest as a service cloud delivery platform, which makes it easier to...
Dec 03, 2020•6 min
US Supreme Court eyes narrowing of CFAA FBI warns of BEC scammers using email auto-forwarding in attacks Trump lawyer calls for Christopher Krebs' execution Thanks to our episode sponsor, SecureLayer7. Getting rid of vulnerabilities within the systems can be quite an intricate task. But why bother with anything else when there is an all in one cybersecurity package for organizations. A platform where existing, and prospective vulnerability threats can be identified and mitigated through their pe...
Dec 02, 2020•7 min
Baltimore schools struggling with ransomware UK tightens restrictions on Huawei 5G equipment ZeroLogon now detected by Windows Defender Thanks to our episode sponsor, SecureLayer7. Getting rid of vulnerabilities within the systems can be quite an intricate task. But why bother with anything else when there is an all in one cybersecurity package for organizations. A platform where existing, and prospective vulnerability threats can be identified and mitigated through their pentests within set tim...
Dec 01, 2020•6 min
Biden transition team forced to build its own cybersecurity protections China owns the lion's share of internet cross-border data flow U.S. Supreme Court to rule on hacking laws Thanks to our episode sponsor, SecureLayer7. Getting rid of vulnerabilities within the systems can be quite an intricate task. But why bother with anything else when there is an all in one cybersecurity package for organizations. A platform where existing, and prospective vulnerability threats can be identified and mitig...
Nov 30, 2020•7 min
Brazil continues to recover from its worst cyberattack Apple's security chief indicted on bribery charges Baidu apps are leaking data Thanks to our sponsor, Dtex Traditional Employee Monitoring solutions are creepy. Capturing screenshots, recording keystrokes, monitoring web browsing and following social media activities is unnecessary and damages culture. DTEX InTERCEPT is the first and only solution that delivers the real-time workforce monitoring capabilities today's organizations need and em...
Nov 25, 2020•6 min
New Jersey passes anti-doxxing law TikTok patches account takeover flaw Watch out of DDoS on Black Friday Thanks to our sponsor, Dtex Forget projects, get answers. Start preventing insider threats, stopping data loss, and monitoring remote employees in minutes, not days. And do it all without invading user privacy. DTEX Systems helps enterprises run safer and smarter with a first-of-its-kind human-centric approach to enterprise operational intelligence. Learn more and start a free 30-day trial a...
Nov 24, 2020•7 min
GoDaddy employees duped in cryptocurrency hack Global financial industry facing fresh round of cyberthreats Egregor ransomware prints its own ransom notes Thanks to our sponsor, Dtex Reliance on 'person of interest' identification and potential analyst bias have put first-generation insider threat solutions on the shelf. DTEX InTERCEPT offers IT and SecOps teams a new approach. Only DTEX InTERCEPT collects and analyzes user behavior, history, trends, and context – answering the Who, What, When a...
Nov 23, 2020•7 min
Worldwide campaign targets ZeroLogon exploit Brandon Wales takes over at CISA Maybe ransomware operators aren't trustworthy after all? Thanks to our sponsor, Dtex Remote Workforce Security is a thing. Network detection and web proxy solutions have been rendered nearly useless as employees are working remotely and away from the corporate network. DTEX's Workforce Cyber Intelligence Platform not only allows employers with visibility to monitor user behavior for cybersecurity best practices, but al...
Nov 20, 2020•7 min
Trump's tweets to lose protected status post-presidency macOS Big Sur lets apps slip past security safety nets Deepfake bot used to abuse women runs wild on Telegram Thanks to our sponsor, Dtex Endpoint DLP tools that rely on intrusive, resource intensive content inspection rules do nothing but slow down endpoint performance and upset your SecOps team. DTEX takes a behavioral approach to DLP. Only DTEX allows you to see the full lifecycle of user behavior activity and understand the who, what, w...
Nov 19, 2020•10 min
Trump fires CISA director Chris Krebs Facebook and Twitter grilled over US election actions Darktrace pays out nearly $2 million in overtime pay class action suit Thanks to our sponsor, Dtex Traditional Employee Monitoring solutions are creepy. Capturing screenshots, recording keystrokes, monitoring web browsing and following social media activities is unnecessary and damages culture. DTEX InTERCEPT is the first and only solution that delivers the real-time workforce monitoring capabilities toda...
Nov 18, 2020•8 min
Apple responds to macOS privacy concerns The ransomware landscape is increasingly crowded Microsoft pauses Windows 10 updates in December Thanks to our sponsor, Dtex Reliance on 'person of interest' identification and potential analyst bias have put first-generation insider threat solutions on the shelf. DTEX InTERCEPT offers IT and SecOps teams a new approach. Only DTEX InTERCEPT collects and analyzes user behavior, history, trends, and context – answering the Who, What, When and How leading up...
Nov 17, 2020•6 min
Qualcomm receives U.S. permission to sell 4G chips to Huawei Microsoft says three APTs have targeted seven COVID-19 vaccine makers Cobalt Strike 4.0 toolkit shared online Thanks to our sponsor, Dtex Forget projects, get answers. Start preventing insider threats, stopping data loss, and monitoring remote employees in minutes, not days. And do it all without invading user privacy. DTEX Systems helps enterprises run safer and smarter with a first-of-its-kind human-centric approach to enterprise ope...
Nov 16, 2020•7 min
Finland pushes through change to ID code law Researchers find Trickbot is still kicking New study looks at the source of Android malware And here's a special offer from our sponsor, Blumira. Staffing a 24/7 full-time security operations center with trained security analysts isn't a reality for many organizations. Blumira's end-to-end detection and response platform is designed to centralize log data, alert you to priority threats, then walk you through remediation with step-by-step security play...
Nov 13, 2020•7 min
Facebook extends ban on political ads EU tightens cybersurveillance export laws Palo Alto Networks acquires Expanse And here's a special offer from our sponsor, Blumira. CISOs are all trying to do more with less these days; balancing compliance, security and business objectives. Consolidate your security with one end-to-end detection and response platform. Blumira works as a force multiplier, enabling your small teams to detect threats and respond to them quickly. Get a free 14-day trial of Blum...
Nov 12, 2020•6 min
Biden aide Bill Russo attacks Facebook's post-election role Twitter could face its first GDPR penalty within days New Ghimob malware can spy on 153 Android mobile applications And here's a special offer from our sponsor, Blumira. Staffing a 24/7 full-time security operations center with trained security analysts isn't a reality for many organizations. Blumira's end-to-end detection and response platform is designed to centralize log data, alert you to priority threats, then walk you through reme...
Nov 11, 2020•7 min
Inrupt launches enterprise privacy platform India's Bigbasket confirms cyberattack What's in a name? Turns out malware And here's a special offer from our sponsor, Blumira. The shift to cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools is a necessity and reality for many CISOs these days - but visibility into cloud threats can be challenging with limited staff and resources. Automating your security operations workflow is easier with Blumira's detection and response platform. Integrate Office 365...
Nov 10, 2020•7 min
Net neutrality and broadband expansion possible under Biden presidency Trump lawsuit site to report rejected votes leaked voter data Facebook releases disinformation probation policy And here's a special offer from our sponsor, Blumira. CISOs are all trying to do more with less these days; balancing compliance, security and business objectives. Consolidate your security with one end-to-end detection and response platform. Blumira works as a force multiplier, enabling your small teams to detect t...
Nov 09, 2020•7 min
