New iPhone bug can permanently break WiFi simply by connecting to a rogue hotspot New York City Law Department hacked SASE: 64% of businesses are adopting or plan to adopt in the next year Thanks to our episode sponsor, Viakoo If you discover vulnerable IoT devices on your network, stop port-blocking them. Instead, use Viakoo to remediate vulnerabilities and keep devices delivering their value as full network citizens. Visit Viakoo.com to learn more. And come visit us at Black Hat this year. For...
Jun 21, 2021•8 min
Ukrainian and South Korean police raids collar Clop ransomware gang suspects Over one billion CVS Health records exposed online Scammers using fake Ledger devices to swipe cryptocurrency Thanks to our episode sponsor, Keyavi Cyber criminals who attack healthcare systems know medical record information has tremendous value for stealing identities. If you infuse personally identifiable information with geographical awareness and intelligence, you dramatically reduce the risk of patient identity th...
Jun 18, 2021•9 min
Link to Blog Post This week's Cyber Security Headlines - Week in Review , June 14-18, 2021, is hosted by Steve Prentice ( @stevenprentice ) with our guest, Peter Liebert ( @LiebertPeter ), CISO, Cerner Government Services . With all the cybersecurity tools you have, why is your data still vulnerable? You're assuming data cannot protect itself. BUT NOW IT CAN! Need to revoke access after data leaves your possession? Authorize remote locations real-time? Or change permissions on the fly? Seeing is...
Jun 17, 2021•24 min
Biden gives Putin a no-hacking list Facebook's Oversight Board accepts policy opinion Researchers reverse engineer deepfakes Thanks to our episode sponsor, Keyavi Worried about being the next ransomware victim, like Colonial Pipeline? Cyber criminals stole gigabytes of data before their first extortion attempt, demanding payment to decrypt Colonial's information. Despite a multi-million-dollar ransom payment, the pipeline's stolen data is in the hands of these attackers forever. Head to www.keya...
Jun 17, 2021•7 min
Windows 11 leaked "Face of Anonymous" suspect deported from Mexico to face US hacking charges Apple reveals two iOS zero-day vulnerabilities that allow attackers to access fully patched devices Thanks to our episode sponsor, Keyavi Ransomware is big business. This nightmare usually gives cyber criminals multiple opportunities to hold your data hostage. After stealing it, attackers can also threaten to reveal the contents of your data publicly and damage reputations in the process. If your data s...
Jun 16, 2021•8 min
Interpol shuts down thousands of fake pharmacies Chip shortage could lead to counterfeit chip crisis Windows 10 support ends in 2025 Thanks to our episode sponsor, Keyavi 7 in 10 white-collar employees in the U.S. are still working remotely. Virtual teams boomed in 2020 and are here to stay. Locking down networks, restricting collaboration and prohibiting BYOD may limit some security risks. But a much bigger attack surface today exposes remote workers to far greater risks. Visit www.keyavi.com/s...
Jun 15, 2021•7 min
U.S. suffers over 7 ransomware attacks an hour Chief Operating Officer of network security company charged with cyberattack on medical center REvil hits US nuclear weapons contractor Thanks to our episode sponsor, Keyavi Google Security VP Royal Hansen said recently that the biggest security challenge over the next 10 years will be "shifting the focus of security from the technical hygiene of code and configuration to self-defending data." Guess what? Self-protecting data isn't 10 years away – i...
Jun 14, 2021•8 min
JBS paid $11 million ransom to cybercriminals Electronic Arts' gaming source code stolen in hack Largest stolen creds market seized by law enforcement Thanks to our sponsor: Trend Micro Want to discover new ways to simplify and strengthen your security? Join Trend Micro Perspectives on June 16, where industry experts and practitioners will share deep insights and real-world examples on how security can play a pivotal role in accelerating your digital transformation. Featuring speakers from Gartn...
Jun 11, 2021•8 min
Link to Blog Post This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review , June 7-11, 2021, is hosted by Steve Prentice ( @stevenprentice ) with our guest, Robert Wood , CISO, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Thanks to our sponsor: Trend Micro Want to discover new ways to simplify and strengthen your security? Join Trend Micro Perspectives on June 16, where industry experts and practitioners will share deep insights and real-world examples on how security can play a pivotal role in ac...
Jun 10, 2021•23 min
Cyber-attack disrupts NYC Law Department Amazon successfully presses to omit consumer protections from Senate China bill Intel fixes high severity vulnerabilities with June 2021 platform update Thanks to our sponsor: Trend Micro Want to discover new ways to simplify and strengthen your security? Join Trend Micro Perspectives on June 16, where industry experts and practitioners will share deep insights and real-world examples on how security can play a pivotal role in accelerating your digital tr...
Jun 10, 2021•8 min
StackOverflow, Twitch, Reddit, others down in Fastly CDN outage Hundreds arrested in massive global crime sting using messaging app Capitol Hill tech vendor is the latest ransomware victim Thanks to our sponsor: Trend Micro Want to discover new ways to simplify and strengthen your security? Join Trend Micro Perspectives on June 16, where industry experts and practitioners will share deep insights and real-world examples on how security can play a pivotal role in accelerating your digital transfo...
Jun 09, 2021•7 min
US recovers millions in cryptocurrency paid to Colonial Pipeline ransomware hackers Energy chief cites risk of cyberattacks crippling power grid Researchers discover first known malware targeting Windows containers Thanks to our sponsor: Trend Micro Want to discover new ways to simplify and strengthen your security? Join Trend Micro Perspectives on June 16, where industry experts and practitioners will share deep insights and real-world examples on how security can play a pivotal role in acceler...
Jun 08, 2021•7 min
VMware vulnerability with 9.8 severity rating is under attack GitHub updates policy to remove exploit code when used in active attacks Colonial Pipeline breached via single compromised password Thanks to our sponsor: Trend Micro Want to discover new ways to simplify and strengthen your security? Join Trend Micro Perspectives on June 16, where industry experts and practitioners will share deep insights and real-world examples on how security can play a pivotal role in accelerating your digital tr...
Jun 07, 2021•8 min
NYC transportation authority hacked using Pulse Secure zero-day Cybercriminals hold contest to find new cryptocurrency exploits FBI confirms REvil as JBS ransomware attacker Thanks to our episode sponsor, ReversingLabs Recent supply chain attacks and executive orders have left 1000's scrambling for guidance. Join ReversingLabs as they take their exclusive supply chain roadshow to your local region virtually. Hear from app sec specialists and security execs, as they discuss lessons learned, and i...
Jun 04, 2021•8 min
Link to Blog Post This week's Cyber Security Headlines - Week in Review , May 31- Jun 4, 2021, is hosted by Steve Prentice ( @stevenprentice ) with our guest, Bryan Zimmer , Head of Security, Humu Thanks to our sponsor, ReversingLabs Recent supply chain attacks and executive orders have left 1000's scrambling for guidance. Join ReversingLabs as they take their exclusive supply chain roadshow to your local region virtually. Hear from app sec specialists and security execs, as they discuss lessons...
Jun 03, 2021•23 min
Florida teen faces charges for DDoS attack on school district UC Browser calls home Ransomware disrupts Massachusetts ferry service Thanks to our episode sponsor, ReversingLabs Recent supply chain attacks and executive orders have left 1000's scrambling for guidance. Join ReversingLabs as they take their exclusive supply chain roadshow to your local region virtually. Hear from app sec specialists and security execs, as they discuss lessons learned, and innovative approaches, that will move your ...
Jun 03, 2021•6 min
Critical WordPress plugin zero-day under active exploitation Cyberattack forces meat producer to shut down operations in U.S., Australia – Russia suspected LinkedIn data shows Austin is biggest winner in tech migration Thanks to our episode sponsor, ReversingLabs Recent supply chain attacks and executive orders have left 1000's scrambling for guidance. Join ReversingLabs as they take their exclusive supply chain roadshow to your local region virtually. Hear from app sec specialists and security ...
Jun 02, 2021•8 min
Amazon to opt-in users to Amazon Sidewalk Rowhammer attacks show the downside of density Hacking shuts down Swedish infectious disease database Thanks to our episode sponsor, ReversingLabs Recent supply chain attacks and executive orders have left 1000's scrambling for guidance. Join ReversingLabs as they take their exclusive supply chain roadshow to your local region virtually. Hear from app sec specialists and security execs, as they discuss lessons learned, and innovative approaches, that wil...
Jun 01, 2021•6 min
Two new attacks allow alteration of certified PDF documents US says agencies fended off latest Russian hack involving four new malware families New Epsilon Red ransomware hunts unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers Thanks to our episode sponsor, ReversingLabs Recent supply chain attacks and executive orders have left 1000's scrambling for guidance. Join ReversingLabs as they take their exclusive supply chain roadshow to your local region virtually. Hear from app sec specialists and security execs...
May 31, 2021•7 min
Twitter urges Indian government to respect free speech French authorities take down their third dark web marketplace Japanese government's data breached after Fujitsu compromise Thanks to our episode sponsor, Sumo Logic Empower your SOC teams with a single platform that addresses security, compliance and configuration. Register for Sumo Logic's Modern SOC Summit June 8-9. Whether you are just getting started or want a technical deep dive, this event has something for you. Reserve your spot for t...
May 28, 2021•9 min
Link to Blog Post This week's Cyber Security Headlines - Week in Review, May 24-28, 2021, is hosted by Steve Prentice, with our guest, Jimmy Sanders, CISO, Netflix DVD Thanks to our episode sponsor, Sumo Logic It's time to rethink your security for digital transformation success. Register for Sumo Logic's Modern SOC Summit June 8-9 to debate, discuss and share best practices for modernizing security operations for the rapidly evolving threat landscape. Reserve your spot for this virtual event at...
May 27, 2021•22 min
Belgium disrupts cyber-espionage campaign Facebook says Russia is still the largest producer of misinformation WhatsApp sues over Indian IT laws Thanks to our episode sponsor, Sumo Logic It's time to rethink your security for digital transformation success. Register for Sumo Logic's Modern SOC Summit June 8-9 to debate, discuss and share best practices for modernizing security operations for the rapidly evolving threat landscape. Reserve your spot for this virtual event at sumologic.com and clic...
May 27, 2021•7 min
DHS to issue first-ever cybersecurity regulations for pipelines after Colonial hack Audio technology maker Bose discloses data breach after ransomware attack Malware exploited macOS zero-day flaw to secretly take screenshots Thanks to our episode sponsor, Sumo Logic Join security leaders and practitioners at Sumo Logic's Modern SOC Summit June 8-9. Explore, learn and think about the future of your security strategy and direction with a half day program designed for all skill and interest levels....
May 26, 2021•7 min
8.3 million plaintext passwords leaked Dozens of US towns buy surveillance gear from firms tied to human rights abuses Russia threatens to slow Google Thanks to our episode sponsor, Sumo Logic Empower your SOC teams with a single platform that addresses security, compliance and configuration. Register for Sumo Logic's Modern SOC Summit June 8-9. Whether you are just getting started or want a technical deep dive, this event has something for you. Reserve your spot for this virtual event at sumolo...
May 25, 2021•7 min
Air India hack covers ten years and three other airlines Wormable Windows IIS vulnerability also affects WinRM on Windows 10 and server systems Insurance giant CNA pays $40m to ransomware crooks Thanks to our episode sponsor, Sumo Logic It's time to rethink your security for digital transformation success. Register for Sumo Logic's Modern SOC Summit June 8-9 to debate, discuss and share best practices for modernizing security operations for the rapidly evolving threat landscape. Reserve your spo...
May 24, 2021•8 min
Millions of Android users' data exposed due to cloud authentication failures UK regulator fines AmEx for spamming violations Russian hacker sentenced to 5 years for $1.5 million tax fraud Thanks to our episode sponsor, Trend Micro Want to discover new ways to simplify and strengthen your security? Join Trend Micro Perspectives on June 16, where industry experts and practitioners will share deep insights and real-world examples on how security can play a pivotal role in accelerating your digital ...
May 21, 2021•9 min
Colonial Pipeline confirms it paid the ransom Qlocker ransomware operators shut down SolarWinds CEO speaks about supply chain attack Thanks to our episode sponsor, Trend Micro Want to discover new ways to simplify and strengthen your security? Join Trend Micro Perspectives on June 16, where industry experts and practitioners will share deep insights and real-world examples on how security can play a pivotal role in accelerating your digital transformation. Featuring speakers from Gartner, Forres...
May 20, 2021•7 min
Link to Blog Post This week's Cyber Security Headlines - Week in Review , May 17-21, 2021, is hosted by Steve Prentice ( @stevenprentice ) with our guest, Ty Sbano , CISO, Sisense Thanks to our episode sponsor, Trend Micro Want to discover new ways to simplify and strengthen your security? Join Trend Micro Perspectives on June 16, where industry experts and practitioners will share deep insights and real-world examples on how security can play a pivotal role in accelerating your digital transfor...
May 19, 2021•23 min
DDoS attacks are back, stronger than ever Proof of concept exploit released for wormable Windows vulnerability Tech audit of Colonial Pipeline found 'glaring' problems in 2018 Thanks to our episode sponsor, Trend Micro Want to discover new ways to simplify and strengthen your security? Join Trend Micro Perspectives on June 16, where industry experts and practitioners will share deep insights and real-world examples on how security can play a pivotal role in accelerating your digital transformati...
May 19, 2021•8 min
Double encryption ransomware attacks on the rise The UK seeks advice on defending against supply-chain attacks Eufy leaks customer camera feeds to strangers Thanks to our episode sponsor, Trend Micro Want to discover new ways to simplify and strengthen your security? Join Trend Micro Perspectives on June 16, where industry experts and practitioners will share deep insights and real-world examples on how security can play a pivotal role in accelerating your digital transformation. Featuring speak...
May 18, 2021•6 min
