Defense bill includes cybersecurity provisions for private-sector Server firmware rootkit discovered Microsoft Defender showing Log4j false positives Thanks to our episode sponsor, Lookout Complexity is the enemy of security. With an integrated Zero Trust platform, Lookout makes things simple. Whether data is on employees' smartphones or in the cloud, Lookout enables organizations to protect sensitive information no matter where it goes. Discover why IDC named the Lookout CASB a major player in ...
Dec 30, 2021•6 min
LastPass confirms credential stuffing attack against its users Alexa issues deadly challenge to 10-year-old girl Apple aims to retain talent with up to $180,000 bonuses Thanks to our episode sponsor, Lookout Complexity is the enemy of security. With an integrated Zero Trust platform, Lookout makes things simple. Whether data is on employees' smartphones or in the cloud, Lookout enables organizations to protect sensitive information no matter where it goes. Discover why IDC named the Lookout CASB...
Dec 29, 2021•7 min
Study looks at ransomware market share Researchers find abundant toolkits to get around 2FA Shutterfly hit with ransomware Thanks to our episode sponsor, Lookout Complexity is the enemy of security. With an integrated Zero Trust platform, Lookout makes things simple. Whether data is on employees' smartphones or in the cloud, Lookout enables organizations to protect sensitive information no matter where it goes. Discover why IDC named the Lookout CASB a major player in its latest MarketScape at l...
Dec 28, 2021•6 min
Rook ransomware is yet another spawn of the leaked Babuk code Russia fines Google $100m over "illegal" content Fake Christmas Eve termination notices used as phishing lures Thanks to our episode sponsor, Lookout Complexity is the enemy of security. With an integrated Zero Trust platform, Lookout makes things simple. Whether data is on employees' smartphones or in the cloud, Lookout enables organizations to protect sensitive information no matter where it goes. Discover why IDC named the Lookout ...
Dec 27, 2021•7 min
CISA releases free scanner to spot Log4j exposure Researchers disclose unpatched vulnerabilities in Microsoft Teams software Microsoft Office patch bypassed for malware distribution in apparent 'dry run' Thanks to our episode sponsor, Lookout Is 2022 the beginning of the end for on-prem security? Two years after remote work became the norm, we're at an inflection point for both threats and security solutions. Just as you wouldn't bring a sword to a gunfight, organizations need to take advantage ...
Dec 24, 2021•8 min
Five Eyes issues Log4Shell advisory NSO Group deal with Uganda spurred backlash Microsoft PhotoDNA inverted to reveal images Thanks to our episode sponsor, Lookout Is 2022 the beginning of the end for on-prem security? Two years after remote work became the norm, we're at an inflection point for both threats and security solutions. Just as you wouldn't bring a sword to a gunfight, organizations need to take advantage of integrated cloud solutions to tackle emerging challenges. Check out Lookout ...
Dec 23, 2021•6 min
Hack DHS program expanded to include Log4j Tech companies agree to protect data on undersea cable US returns $154 million stolen by Sony employee Thanks to our episode sponsor, Lookout Is 2022 the beginning of the end for on-prem security? Two years after remote work became the norm, we're at an inflection point for both threats and security solutions. Just as you wouldn't bring a sword to a gunfight, organizations need to take advantage of integrated cloud solutions to tackle emerging challenge...
Dec 22, 2021•7 min
Mobile network vulnerability goes back to 2G UK agency shares password trove with Have I Been Pwned Who watches the DarkWatchman? Thanks to our episode sponsor, Lookout Is 2022 the beginning of the end for on-prem security? Two years after remote work became the norm, we're at an inflection point for both threats and security solutions. Just as you wouldn't bring a sword to a gunfight, organizations need to take advantage of integrated cloud solutions to tackle emerging challenges. Check out Loo...
Dec 21, 2021•6 min
Log4J – New patch and a field day for ransomware Western Digital warns customers to update their My Cloud devices Sainsbury's payroll hit by Kronos attack Thanks to our episode sponsor, Lookout Is 2022 the beginning of the end for on-prem security? Two years after remote work became the norm, we're at an inflection point for both threats and security solutions. Just as you wouldn't bring a sword to a gunfight, organizations need to take advantage of integrated cloud solutions to tackle emerging ...
Dec 20, 2021•7 min
Link to Blog Post This week's Cyber Security Headlines - Week in Review , Dec 13-17, is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with our guest, Patti Titus , Chief Privacy and Information Security Officer, Markel Thanks to our episode sponsor, Tines All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com...
Dec 17, 2021•22 min
Hackers begin exploiting second Log4j vulnerability as a third flaw emerges Researchers uncover new coexistence attacks on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips North American propane distributor 'Superior Plus' discloses ransomware attack Thanks to our episode sponsor, Tines Tines is no-code automation for security teams, trusted by the world's best companies like Canva, Auth0, and Coinbase. This holiday season, book a 10 minute demo of Tines and we'll donate $100 to your favorite charity – we're that cert...
Dec 17, 2021•9 min
Log4J vulnerability used by APTs Attacks on web apps surge Meta expands bug bounty program to include scraping Thanks to our episode sponsor, Tines Tines is no-code automation for security teams, trusted by the world's best companies like Canva, Auth0, and Coinbase. This holiday season, book a 10 minute demo of Tines and we'll donate $100 to your favorite charity – we're that certain you'll love what you see. Head over to tines.com/charity , to book your 10 minute demo and send $100 to your favo...
Dec 16, 2021•6 min
Kronos ransomware outage drives widespread payroll chaos Log4j vulnerability update Microsoft Patch Tuesday addresses zero-day exploited to spread Emotet malware Thanks to our episode sponsor, Tines Tines was founded by experienced security practitioners who cared about their teams. When they couldn't find an automation platform that delivered, they founded a company and built their own. A few years later, customers like Coinbase, McKesson, and GitLab run their most important security workflows ...
Dec 15, 2021•9 min
New details on the Log4Shell attacks Apple releases Android AirTag detector UKG hit with ransomware Thanks to our episode sponsor, Tines Tines was founded by experienced security practitioners who cared about their teams. When they couldn't find an automation platform that delivered, they founded a company and built their own. A few years later, customers like Coinbase, McKesson, and GitLab run their most important security workflows on Tines – everything from phishing response to employee onboa...
Dec 14, 2021•7 min
German cybersecurity watchdog issues red alert on Log4j Cyber incident reporting mandates suffer another congressional setback Russia blocks Tor web over privacy concerns Thanks to our episode sponsor, Tines You already know how crucial automation is. But why do security analysts still spend so much time on manual tasks? Let's face it – legacy tools just haven't delivered on the automation hype. Here's the secret: automation only works when it's built by those who know the process or workflow be...
Dec 13, 2021•8 min
Link to Blog Post This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review , Dec 6-10, is hosted by David Spark with our guest, Paul Truitt , Principal, Mazars Thanks to our episode sponsor, Tines Tines is no-code automation for security teams, trusted by the world's best companies like Canva, Auth0, and Coinbase. This holiday season, book a 10 minute demo of Tines and we'll donate $100 to your favorite charity – we're that certain you'll love what you see. Head over to tines.com/charity to book yo...
Dec 10, 2021•21 min
Volume of attacks on IoT/OT devices increasing Cloudflare and others form incident response cyber insurance IT execs half as likely to face the axe after breaches, shortages to blame? Thanks to our episode sponsor, Tines Tines is no-code automation for security teams, trusted by the world's best companies like Canva, Auth0, and Coinbase. This holiday season, book a 10 minute demo of Tines and we'll donate $100 to your favorite charity – we're that certain you'll love what you see. Head over to t...
Dec 10, 2021•8 min
Ransomware hits GitLab and Confluence QNAP is having another bad day A look at health data leaks in 2021 Thanks to our episode sponsor, Tines Tines is no-code automation for security teams, trusted by the world's best companies like Canva, Auth0, and Coinbase. This holiday season, book a 10 minute demo of Tines and we'll donate $100 to your favorite charity – we're that certain you'll love what you see. Head over to tines.com/charity , to book your 10 minute demo and send $100 to your favorite c...
Dec 09, 2021•6 min
AWS outage impacts Ring, Netflix, and Amazon deliveries Google announces lawsuit against Glupteba blockchain botnet Microsoft seized domains used by cyberespionage group Thanks to our episode sponsor, Tines Tines was founded by experienced security practitioners who cared about their teams. When they couldn't find an automation platform that delivered, they founded a company and built their own. A few years later, customers like Coinbase, McKesson, and GitLab run their most important security wo...
Dec 08, 2021•8 min
Biden admin looks to accelerate cybersecurity hiring spree Text message service helped governments track phones US goes on the offensive against ransomware Thanks to our episode sponsor, Tines Tines was founded by experienced security practitioners who cared about their teams. When they couldn't find an automation platform that delivered, they founded a company and built their own. A few years later, customers like Coinbase, McKesson, and GitLab run their most important security workflows on Tin...
Dec 07, 2021•7 min
Omicron phishing scam already spotted in UK Pegasus spyware reportedly hacked iPhones of U.S. State Department and diplomats Realistic looking fake Office 365 spam quarantine alerts on the rise Thanks to our episode sponsor, Tines You already know how crucial automation is. But why do security analysts still spend so much time on manual tasks? Let's face it – legacy tools just haven't delivered on the automation hype. Here's the secret: automation only works when it's built by those who know the...
Dec 06, 2021•8 min
Link to Blog Post This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review , Nov 29-Dec 3, is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with our guest, Pat Benoit , vp, Global Cyber GRC/BISO, CBRE Thanks to our episode sponsor, Votiro Your users need to accept and open files to do their jobs. Keep them safe and productive with Votiro . With Votiro zero trust file sanitization API, your users can download and use any file instantly, from PDF to Autodesk CAD, with malicious code already removed—and full file usabil...
Dec 03, 2021•21 min
Emotet now spreads via fake Adobe Windows App Installer packages Data from 400,000 Planned Parenthood patients compromised Double extortion ransomware victims soar 935% Thanks to our episode sponsor, Votiro Your users need to accept and open files to do their jobs. Keep them safe and productive with Votiro . With Votiro zero trust file sanitization API, your users can download and use any file instantly, from PDF to Autodesk CAD, with malicious code already removed—and full file usability intact...
Dec 03, 2021•8 min
AT&T customers hit with malware CISA announces advisory panel Palo Alto Networks looks at speed of compromise in the cloud Thanks to our episode sponsor, Votiro Your users need to accept and open files to do their jobs. Keep them safe and productive with Votiro . With Votiro zero trust file sanitization API, your users can download and use any file instantly, from PDF to Autodesk CAD, with malicious code already removed—and full file usability intact. The signatureless file sanitization proc...
Dec 02, 2021•7 min
Twitter bans sharing private images and videos without consent DNA testing firm discloses data breach affecting over 2 million people Critical 'Printing Shellz' bugs impact 150 HP printer models Thanks to our episode sponsor, Votiro Your users need to accept and open files to do their jobs. Keep them safe and productive with Votiro . With Votiro zero trust file sanitization API, your users can download and use any file instantly, from PDF to Autodesk CAD, with malicious code already removed—and ...
Dec 01, 2021•8 min
Dark web market shuts down after DDoS Clearview facing fines in the UK New Chinese surveillance system will target journalists and students Thanks to our episode sponsor, Votiro Your users need to accept and open files to do their jobs. Keep them safe and productive with Votiro . With Votiro zero trust file sanitization API, your users can download and use any file instantly, from PDF to Autodesk CAD, with malicious code already removed—and full file usability intact. The signatureless file sani...
Nov 30, 2021•7 min
RATDispenser spreads multiple remote access trojans into the wild North Korea-linked Zinc group posed as Samsung recruiters to target security firms Interpol arrests over 1,000 suspects linked to cyber crime Thanks to our episode sponsor, Votiro Your users need to accept and open files to do their jobs. Keep them safe and productive with Votiro . With Votiro zero trust file sanitization API, your users can download and use any file instantly, from PDF to Autodesk CAD, with malicious code already...
Nov 29, 2021•8 min
Over nine million Android devices infected Researcher discloses zero-day exploit due to low bounty payouts Threat actors compromise exposed services in 24 hours Thanks to our episode sponsor, deepwatch Increasing ransomware attacks and their evolving sophistication have been putting more pressure on security teams than ever before. Luckily, managed detection and response (or MDR) has emerged as a critical component for improving security operations, reducing ransomware risk, and minimizing the o...
Nov 24, 2021•8 min
GoDaddy data breach impacts millions Microsoft looks at brute-force attacks Printers used to bypass fingerprint authentication Thanks to our episode sponsor, deepwatch What is the value of good security? Can you quantify what mature detection and response means for your organization? A recent Forrester study found that a deepwatch MDR customer achieved 432% ROI and over 10 million dollars in benefits and savings from their solution over a 3 year period. Visit deepwatch.com/tei-report for the ful...
Nov 23, 2021•7 min
US banks will be required to report cyberattacks within 36 hours Microsoft Exchange malware campaign uses stolen internal reply-chain emails Conti ransomware group suffers a data breach Thanks to our episode sponsor, deepwatch Increasing ransomware attacks and their evolving sophistication have been putting more pressure on security teams than ever before. Luckily, managed detection and response (or MDR) has emerged as a critical component for improving security operations, reducing ransomware r...
Nov 22, 2021•7 min
