Russian military cyber-unit behind large-scale brute-force attacks Authorities seize DoubleVPN service used by cybercriminals Microsoft research team reveals critical vulns in Netgear routers 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 identi...
Jul 02, 2021•9 min
Link to Blog Post This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review , June 28-July 2, 2021, is hosted by Steve Prentice ( @stevenprentice ) with our guest, Gerhard Rickert , VP, Information Security, Central Pacific Bank 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 ran...
Jul 01, 2021•20 min
Secrecy orders abound in Microsoft's government data requests When proof of concepts go wrong Maine passes strong facial recognition ban 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...
Jul 01, 2021•6 min
Data for 700 million LinkedIn users posted for sale House lawmakers introduce American Cybersecurity Literacy Act to mitigate cyber risks UK foreign secretary's private mobile number has been online for at least 11 years 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 ...
Jun 30, 2021•7 min
Windows 11 CPU confusion continues EA ignored domain vulnerabilities for months Ransomware increasingly hiding in VMs 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/sessions slash-s...
Jun 29, 2021•7 min
Microsoft admits to signing rootkit malware in supply-chain fiasco Senate fails to confirm new CISA director before two-week break, drawing criticism Hackers release free games laced with cryptomining malware 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 da...
Jun 28, 2021•8 min
Dell bug puts 30 million PCs at risk Irish health services still feel the impact of ransomware Google delays third-party cookie ban Thanks to our episode sponsor, RevCult On average, 18% of all your Salesforce data fields are highly sensitive and 89% of users have access to that data. RevCult is the only solution that helps you understand the data you have in Salesforce, and if you're protecting it. Read our 'CISOs Guide to Salesforce' at RevCult.com ....
Jun 25, 2021•7 min
Link to Blog Post This week's Cyber Security Headlines - Week in Review , June 21-25, 2021, is hosted by Steve Prentice ( @stevenprentice ) with our guest, Ira Winkler , CISO, Skyline Technology Solutions Thanks to our sponsor, RevCult On average, 18% of all your Salesforce data fields are highly sensitive and 89% of users have access to that data. RevCult is the only solution that helps you understand the data you have in Salesforce, and if you're protecting it. Get a free Salesforce Security S...
Jun 24, 2021•23 min
Antivirus pioneer John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison MITRE releases D3FEND framework Tulsa issues fraud warning after police citation leak Thanks to our episode sponsor, RevCult On average, 18% of all your Salesforce data fields are highly sensitive and 89% of users have access to that data. RevCult is the only solution that helps you understand the data you have in Salesforce, and if you're protecting it. Get a free Salesforce Security Self-Assessment at RevCult.com to understand your Sal...
Jun 24, 2021•9 min
DirtyMoe is a rapidly growing Windows botnet Majority of web apps in 11 industries are vulnerable all the time Lexmark printers open to arbitrary code-execution Zero-Day Thanks to our episode sponsor, RevCult On average, 18% of all your Salesforce data fields are highly sensitive and 89% of users have access to that data. RevCult is the only solution that helps you understand the data you have in Salesforce, and if you're protecting it. Read our 'CISOs Guide to Salesforce' at RevCult.com . For t...
Jun 23, 2021•8 min
Data leak marketplace dials up the pressure Bay Area water treatment plant targeted in cyber attack CISA lacks info on federal agency security Thanks to our episode sponsor, RevCult On average, 18% of all your Salesforce data fields are highly sensitive and 89% of users have access to that data. RevCult is the only solution that helps you understand the data you have in Salesforce, and if you're protecting it. Get a free Salesforce Security Self-Assessment at RevCult.com to understand your Sales...
Jun 22, 2021•6 min
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
