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Week in Review: Satellite hacks, Insurers balk, Twitter's cybersecurity Aug 26, 2022

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This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review, June 6-10, is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with our guest, John McClure, CISO, Sinclair Broadcast Group

Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Code42

It's not just about the data leaving your company – what about the data coming in? Along with departing employees, new talent is also actively joining your organization. This poses cybersecurity challenges since they could be knowingly or unknowingly bringing data from their former company into your network. Code42 Incydr is an Insider Risk Management SaaS that provides a comprehensive understanding of your data exposure and shows which activities require security intervention. Learn more at Code42.com/showme.

All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

North Korea at BlackHat, Ransomware attacks jump, Pentagon software requirements Aug 26, 2022

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North Korean malware present at Black Hat

Ransomware attacks jump as new malware strains proliferate

Pentagon may require flaw-free software

Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Code42

It's not just about the data leaving your company - what about the data coming in? Along with departing employees, new talent is also actively joining your organization. This poses cybersecurity challenges since they could be knowingly or unknowingly bringing data from their former company into your network. Code42 Incydr is an Insider Risk Management SaaS that provides a comprehensive understanding of your data exposure and shows which activities require security intervention. Learn more at Code42.com/showme

For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

Nobelium's MagicWeb, pro-Western influence campaigns, $100 million in NFTs stolen Aug 25, 2022

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Microsoft reveals Nobelium's MagicWeb

Details emerge on large-scale pro-Western influence campaigns

Stolen NFTs prove big business

Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Code42

Surprise! Surprise! Five years from now, Jamie, who's resigning today, will ring the NASDAQ bell officially launching her company on the public market. And what you'll soon realize is that Jamie stole your most valuable data to start her new company. Learn how Code42 Incydr can stop data theft and protect your organizations' most valuable assets. Visit Code42.com/showme to learn more.

Twitter ex-security chief whistleblower, Ukraine and Poland join forces, Binance deepfake scam Aug 24, 2022

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Ex-security chief accuses Twitter of cybersecurity negligence

Ukraine and Poland join forces to counter Russian cyberattacks

Hackers use Binance exec deepfake in crypto exchange scam

Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Code42

Cybersecurity teams are facing unprecedented challenges when it comes to protecting sensitive corporate data from exposure, leak and theft. In fact, the Code42 Annual Data Exposure Report revealed there's a 1 in 3 chance that your company will lose IP when an employee quits. To learn more about stopping data leaks with Insider Risk Management visit Code42.com/showme.

For the stories behind the headlines, head over to CISOseries.com

State-backed attacks not insured, LockBit hit with DDoS, Cozy Bear gets around MFA Aug 23, 2022

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State-backed attacks excluded from cyber insurance

LockBit hit with DDoS

Cozy Bear using Microsoft accounts to bypass MFA

Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Code42

Have you been thinking about launching an Insider Risk Management program? You don't need to be Big Brother to effectively address Insider Risk. Code42 believes that the Three Es should define any IRM program: expertise, education, and enforcement. Shift your security culture from "watchdog" to "guide dog" and everyone wins. Learn more at Code42.com/showme.

Urgent iPhone update, ZIP password fault, Hacking decommissioned satellites Aug 22, 2022

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iPhone users urged to update to patch 2 zero-days

Encrypted ZIP files can have two correct passwords

White hat hackers broadcast through decommissioned satellite

Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Code42

For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

Week in Review: Ukraine at Black Hat, Starlink hacked, cybersecurity workforce inequity Aug 19, 2022

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This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review, June 6-10, is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with our guest, Stephen Harrison, VP Cyber Defense, MGM Resorts

Thanks to today's episode sponsor, 6clicks

With 6clicks, organizations can manage enterprise risk easier than ever before. 6clicks helps you identify your risks, group them into risk registers, and run risk assessments. It highlights causes and potential impacts, outlines risk treatment plans, and helps you manage the full treatment lifecycle. For more information visit 6clicks.com/cisoseries.

All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

Google blocks DDoS, Moore leaves Cyber Command, BlackByte's ransomware options Aug 19, 2022

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Google blocks largest HTTPS DDoS attack 'reported to date'

Cyber Command loses Moore

A new version of BlackByte offers extortion options

Thanks to today's episode sponsor, 6clicks

For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

PyPi backdoors, Project Sugarush, Redalpha phishing Aug 18, 2022

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PyPi packages turn installed apps to backdoors

Project Sugarush targets Israeli shipping

RedAlpha ramps up phishing efforts

Thanks to today's episode sponsor, 6clicks

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Oracle audits Tik Tok, Digital Ocean dumps Mailchimp, Twilio targets Signal Aug 17, 2022

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Oracle begins auditing TikTok's algorithms

Digital Ocean dumps Mailchimp after attack leaked customer data

Signal users exposed in targeted Twilio attack

Thanks to today's episode sponsor, 6clicks

6clicks is where vulnerability management and GRC unite. With 6licks, organizations can ingest their vulnerabilities from all scanners, link assets to vulnerabilities, raise risks and issues to remediate, and close vulnerabilities as they are remediated – all while informing their risk and compliance posture in a single platform for cohesive reporting. For more information visit 6clicks.com/cisoseries.

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