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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 306

May 12, 202553 min
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Episode description

In this episode, Jerry and Andrew discuss  the importance of data security, phishing attacks targeting hiring managers, the implications of paying ransoms, and the recent Disney data breach incident. They emphasize the need for better training for employees and the challenges of managing software supply chains. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the necessity for organizations to adopt more robust security practices.

Links:
https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/venom-spider-phishing-scheme
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/05/08/powerschool_data_extortionist/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/supply-chain-attack-hits-npm-package-with-45-000-weekly-downloads/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/02/disney_slack_hacker_revealed_to/

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