This week, we are joined by Andrew Morris, Founder and CTO of GreyNoise, to discuss their work on "GreyNoise Intelligence Discovers Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Live Streaming Cameras with the Help of AI." GreyNoise discovered two critical zero-day vulnerabilities in IoT-connected live streaming cameras, used in sensitive environments like healthcare and industrial operations, by leveraging its AI-powered detection system, Sift. The vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-8956 (insufficient authentication) and...
Dec 14, 2024•21 min•Ep 357•Transcript available on Metacast The U.S. dismantles the Rydox criminal marketplace. File-sharing provider Cleo urges customers to immediately patch a critical vulnerability. A Japanese media giant reportedly paid nearly $3 million to a Russia-linked ransomware group. The largest Bitcoin ATM operator in the U.S. confirms a data breach. Microsoft quietly patches two potentially critical vulnerabilities. Researchers at Claroty describe a malware tool used by nation-state actors to target critical IoT and OT systems. Dell releases...
Dec 13, 2024•32 min•Ep 2209•Transcript available on Metacast ChatGPT and Meta face widespread outages. Trump advisors explore splitting NSA and CyberCom leadership roles. A critical vulnerability in Apache Struts 2 has been disclosed. “AuthQuake” allowed attackers to bypass Microsoft MFA protections. Researchers identify Nova, a sophisticated variant of the Snake Keylogger malware. Adobe addresses critical vulnerabilities across their product line. Chinese law enforcement has been using spyware to collect data from Android devices since 2017. A new report...
Dec 12, 2024•33 min•Ep 2208•Transcript available on Metacast Microsoft confirms a critical Windows zero-day vulnerability. Global law enforcement agencies dismantle 27 DDoS platforms. Researchers compromise memory in AMD virtual machines. Ivanti reports multiple critical vulnerabilities in its Cloud Services Application. Group-IB researchers expose a sophisticated global phishing campaign. A zero-day vulnerability in Cleo’s managed file transfer software is under active exploitation. The U.S. sanctions a Chinese firm for a 2020 firewall exploit. Congress ...
Dec 11, 2024•32 min•Ep 2207•Transcript available on Metacast Researchers uncover a large-scale hacking operation tied to the infamous ShinyHunters. A Dell Power Manager vulnerability lets attackers execute malicious code. TikTok requests a federal court injunction to delay a U.S. ban. Radiant Capital attributed a $50 million cryptocurrency heist to North Korea. Japanese firms report ransomware attacks affecting their U.S. subsidiaries. WhatsApp’s “ViewOnce” feature faces continued scrutiny. SpyLoan malware targets Android users through deceptive loan apps...
Dec 10, 2024•37 min•Ep 2206•Transcript available on Metacast A critical zero-day is confirmed by a Japanese router maker. Romania annuls the first round of its 2024 presidential election over concerns of Russian interference. A sophisticated malware campaign targets macOS users. Mandiant uncovers a method to bypass browser isolation using QR codes. Belgian and Dutch authorities arrest eight individuals linked to online fraud schemes. A medical device company discloses a ransomware attack. A community hospital in Massachusetts confirms a ransomware attack ...
Dec 09, 2024•34 min•Ep 2205•Transcript available on Metacast CEO and Founder of Votiro Aviv Grafi shares his story from serving as a member of the IDF's intelligence forces to leading his own venture. Aviv says his service in the IDF shaped a lot of his thinking and problem solving. Following his military service, Aviv worked to gain more real world and business experience. Starting his own business as a pentester was where the seeds for what would become Votiro would form. Aviv talks about the roller coaster that you experience when starting your own ven...
Dec 08, 2024•5 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast In this special edition podcast, N2K's Executive Editor Brandon Karpf talks with author, CEO and cybersecurity advisor Dr. Bilyana Lilly about her new novel "Digital Mindhunters." Book Overview In a high-stakes game of espionage and deception, a female analyst uncovers Russia's plot to wield artificial intelligence, espionage, and disinformation as weapons of chaos against the United States. As she races against time to thwart an assassination plot, she finds herself entangled in a web of intern...
Dec 08, 2024•47 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Kanady, Global Director of Trustwave SpiderLabs, to discuss their work on "Pronsis Loader: A JPHP-Driven Malware Diverging from D3F@ck Loader." Trustwave SpiderLabs has uncovered Pronsis Loader, a new malware variant using the rare programming language JPHP and stealthy installation tactics to evade detection. The malware is capable of delivering high-risk payloads like Lumma Stealer and Latrodectus, posing a significant threat. Researchers highlight its unique capabilities and infrastruct...
Dec 07, 2024•26 min•Ep 356•Transcript available on Metacast Researchers uncover a critical Windows zero-day. An alleged Ukrainian cyberattack targets one of Russia’s largest banks. Russian group BlueAlpha exploits CloudFlare services. Microsoft flags Chinese hacking group Storm-0227 for targeting critical infrastructure and U.S. government agencies. SonicWall patches high-severity vulnerabilities in its secure access gateway. Atrium Health reports a data breach affecting over half a million individuals. Rockwell Automation discloses four critical vulnera...
Dec 06, 2024•34 min•Ep 2204•Transcript available on Metacast Europol dismantles the Manson cybercrime market. Operation Destabilise stops two major Russian-speaking money laundering networks. New details emerge on China’s attacks on U.S. telecoms. Black Lotus Labs uncovers a covert campaign by the Russian-based threat actor “Secret Blizzard”. Cisco issues patches for a high impact bootloader vulnerability. Trend Micro researchers uncovered Earth Minotaur targeting Tibetan and Uyghur communities. Payroll Pirates target HR payroll systems to redirect employ...
Dec 05, 2024•36 min•Ep 2203•Transcript available on Metacast International law enforcement takes down the MATRIX messaging platform. SailPoint discloses a critical vulnerability in its IdentityIQ platform. A Solana library has been backdoored. SolarWinds discloses a critical vulnerability in its Platform product. Researchers identify 16 zero-day vulnerabilities in Fuji Electric’s remote monitoring software. Cisco urges users to patch a decade-old vulnerability. CISA warns of active exploitation of Zyxel firewall devices. A critical XSS vulnerability has b...
Dec 04, 2024•34 min•Ep 2202•Transcript available on Metacast More than 760,000 see their personal data exposed on the BreachForums cybercrime forum. The new head of the UK’s NCSC warns against underestimating growing cyber threats. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) looks to prevent data brokers from selling Americans’ personal and financial information. A U.S. government and energy sector contractor discloses a ransomware attack. The “smoked ham” Windows backdoor is being actively deployed. A new report warns of overreliance on Chinese-made ...
Dec 03, 2024•34 min•Ep 2201•Transcript available on Metacast A major cybercrime crackdown by Interpol nabs hundreds of suspects and millions in stolen funds. Zabbix has disclosed a critical SQL injection vulnerability. A novel phishing campaign exploits Microsoft Word’s file recovery feature. Researchers track the Rockstar 2FA phishing toolkit. Critical vulnerabilities are found in Advantech’s industrial wireless access points. North Korea’s Kimsuky hacking group shifts their tactics. The U.N. forms an advisory body to address growing threats to critical ...
Dec 02, 2024•33 min•Ep 2200•Transcript available on Metacast Please enjoy this encore episode, where we are joined by Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Engineering for Digital Guardian Debra Danielson, as she shares her career journey. From aspirations of becoming an astronaut studying mechanical and aerospace engineering, Finding her first job at a local software company that turned into a long term commitment after it was acquired by another firm. Debra mentions that when she was heads-down programming, there were many women in the fie...
Dec 01, 2024•8 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast Please enjoy this encore episode: Noah Pack, a SANS Internet Storm Center Intern, sits down to discuss research on "What happens when you accidentally leak your AWS API keys?" This research is a guest diary from Noah and shares a project he worked on after seeing an online video of someone who created a python script that emailed colleges asking for free swag to be shipped to him. The research states "In this article, I will share some research, resources, and real-world data related to leaked A...
Nov 30, 2024•27 min•Ep 324•Transcript available on Metacast T-Minus Space Daily Podcast Host Maria Varmazis was asked to host a fireside chat with Sci-Fi legend Ronald D. Moore at the Beyond Earth Symposium in Washington DC. Ronald D. Moore is an American screenwriter and television producer. He is best known for his work on Star Trek, the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica and For All Mankind TV series. Check out the full conversation on our YouTube Page here! Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? S...
Nov 29, 2024•49 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Please enjoy this encore episode: On this Solution Spotlight, guest Lee Parrish, author and CISO at Newell Brands, joins N2K President Simone Petrella to discuss his book "The Shortest Hour: An Applied Approach to Boardroom Governance of Cyber Security" and security relationship management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2024•34 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Blue Yonder continues to grapple with ransomware attack. AI-powered scams surge this shopping season. Gaming engine exploited to deliver malware. Chinese hackers ride the router wave. TikTok’s beauty filter ban. Redefining cybersecurity education for the future. On our Industry Voices segment, Dave sits down with Damon Fleury, SpyCloud’s Chief Product Officer to discuss defending against what criminals know about you and the role of holistic digital identity in cyber defense. And when do cyber c...
Nov 27, 2024•34 min•Ep 2199•Transcript available on Metacast Smashing cybercrime syndicates. CyberVolk goes global. Tech troubles mostly resolved. A malware web weaved by Salt Typhoon targets global sectors. Love at first exploit. Ransomware attack on Blue Yonder brews trouble. Google faces a UK court battle. Lateral moves and lost data. I sit down with Clemence Poirer, Senior Cyberdefense Researcher at the Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich | Space Cybersecurity to discuss cybersecurity attacks in space. And finally, a Cybersecurity sales pi...
Nov 26, 2024•32 min•Ep 2198•Transcript available on Metacast APT28 uses a novel technique to breach organizations via nearby WiFi networks. Your Apple ID is (not) suspended. UK highlighting Russian threats at NATO Cyber Defence Conference. US senators request an audit of TSA's facial recognition technology. Supply chain software company sustains ransomware attack. Critical QNAP vulnerability could allow remote code execution. Outdated Avast Anti-Rootkit driver exploited. No more internet rabbit holes for China. Guest Lesley Carhart from Dragos on "The Shi...
Nov 25, 2024•33 min•Ep 2197•Transcript available on Metacast Rick Howard, N2K CyberWire’s Chief Analyst and Senior Fellow, turns over hosting duties to Caroline Wong, the Chief Strategy Officer at Cobalt to discuss the mechanics of writing a cybersecurity book about AI. References: Ben Smith. “Security Metrics: A Beginner’s Guide” Review [Review]. Cybersecurity Canon Project. Caroline Wong, 2011. Security Metrics, A Beginner’s Guide [Book]. Goodreads. Rick Howard, Caroline Wong, 2022. Interview with Author and Hall of Fame winner Caroline Wong [Interview]...
Nov 25, 2024•19 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast Enjoy this encore episode where we are joined by Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer for Corelight Greg Bell, as he describes the twists and turns of his career bringing him back to his childhood joy of computers. Working in a myriad of fields from human rights to Hollywood to writing a history of conspiracy belief before pivoting back to technology. Focusing on the relationships within the open source community, Greg works to change and improve the world through his mission-based organization...
Nov 24, 2024•7 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we are joined by Ami Luttwak, Co-Founder and CTO from Wiz, sharing their work on "Wiz Research Finds Critical NVIDIA AI Vulnerability Affecting Containers Using NVIDIA GPUs, Including Over 35 percent of Cloud Environments." A critical vulnerability in the NVIDIA Container Toolkit, widely used for GPU access in AI workloads, could allow attackers to escape containers and gain full access to host environments, jeopardizing sensitive data. Wiz estimates that at least 33% of cloud environ...
Nov 23, 2024•27 min•Ep 355•Transcript available on Metacast META details its efforts against pig butchering. The Salt Typhoon attack on major U.S. telecoms sparks interest from Congress. Microsoft dismantles 240 domains linked to the ONNX phishing-as-a-service platform. A major U.S. gambling and lottery provider suffers a cyberattack. Hackers exploit newly patched zero-days in Palo Alto Networks firewalls. Researchers say Fortinet VPN servers lack sufficient logging. A pilot program looks to improve security for small U.S. water utilities. Bitdefender wa...
Nov 22, 2024•34 min•Ep 2196•Transcript available on Metacast The feds take down the PopeyeTools cybercrime market. Five alleged Scattered Spider members have been charged. CISA warns of critical vulnerabilities in VMware’s vCenter Server. Global AI experts convene to discuss safety. MITRE updates its list of Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses. US and Australian agencies warn critical infrastructure organizations about evolving tactics by the BianLian ransomware group. A new report looks at rising threats to the U.S. manufacturing industry. Research...
Nov 21, 2024•37 min•Ep 2195•Transcript available on Metacast A WIRED investigation uncovers the ease of tracking U.S. military personnel. Apple releases emergency security updates to address actively exploited vulnerabilities. Latino teenagers and LGBTQ individuals are receiving disturbing text messages spreading false threats. Crowdstrike says Liminal Panda is responsible for telecom intrusions. Oracle patches a high-severity zero-day vulnerability. Trend Micro has disclosed a critical vulnerability in its Deep Security 20 Agent software. A rural hospita...
Nov 20, 2024•32 min•Ep 2194•Transcript available on Metacast Pundits predict Trump will overhaul U.S. cybersecurity policy. Experts examine escalating cybersecurity threats facing the U.S. energy sector. Palo Alto Networks patches a pair of zero-days. Akira and SafePay ransomware groups claim dozens of new victims. A major pharmacy group is pressured to pay a $1.3 million ransomware installment. Threat actors are exploiting Spotify playlists and podcasts. An alleged Phobos ransomware admin has been extradited to the U.S. Rapper “Razzlekhan” gets 18 months...
Nov 19, 2024•34 min•Ep 2193•Transcript available on Metacast CISA’s Director Easterly plans to step down in the coming year. DHS issues recommendations for AI in critical infrastructure.Palo Alto Networks confirms active exploitation of a critical zero-day vulnerability in its firewalls. Threat actors exploit Microsoft’s 365 Admin Portal to send sextortion emails. A China-based APT targets a zero-day in Fortinet’s Windows VPN. The EPA reports on vulnerabilities in drinking water systems. A critical authentication bypass vulnerability affects a popular Wor...
Nov 18, 2024•32 min•Ep 2192•Transcript available on Metacast Rick Howard, N2K CyberWire’s Chief Analyst and Senior Fellow, turns over hosting duties to Kevin Magee, the Global Director of Cybersecurity Startups at Microsoft to discuss Cyber-entrepreneurship in the age of CyberAI. For a complete reading list and even more information, check out Rick’s more detailed essay on the topic. References: Andrew McCarty, Emma Eschweiler, Natalie Fratto, Andrew Pardo, Jake Ledbetter, 2024. The Rise of CyberAI [Analysis]. Silicon Valley Bank. Camille Périssère, 2024....
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