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**Cybersecurity Headlines**

Daily stories from the world of information security. To delve into any daily story, head to CISOseries.com.

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July 14, 2021 Jul 14, 2021

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REvil web sites mysteriously shut down

New BIOPASS malware livestreams victim's computer screen

New CISA director confirmed, White House gains cyber-director

Thanks to our episode sponsor, Varonis

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

July 13, 2021 Jul 13, 2021

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Ransomwhere site hopes to provide transparency

Microsoft to buy RiskIQ

The scope of China's Great Firewall internet censorship

Thanks to our episode sponsor, Varonis

What is your ransomware blast radius? The average user can access 17 million files. Varonis reduces your blast radius in days, not years. Combined with advanced detection that monitors every file touch, ransomware doesn't stand a chance. Learn more at varonis.com/risk

July 12, 2021 Jul 12, 2021

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Cyber-attack hits Iran's transport ministry and railways

Hackers use a new technique to disable macro security warnings in weaponized docs

MacOS targeted in WildPressure APT malware campaign

Thanks to our episode sponsor, Varonis

Still in the news is REvil's ransomware attack on Kaseya VSA servers. Varonis is here to help mitigate the blast radius of such attacks. Want a step-by-step guide on what you should be looking for? Visit varonis.com/risk to help make sure your data is protected.

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

July 9, 2021 Jul 09, 2021

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Phishing campaign spells double-trouble for Kaseya customers

Google sued by 36 states over Play Store fees

Morgan Stanley falls victim to third-party data breach

Thanks to our episode sponsor, Viakoo

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

Week in Review - July 5-9, 2021 Jul 08, 2021

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This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review, July 5-9, 2021, is hosted by Steve Prentice (@stevenprentice) with our guest, Shawn M. Bowen, CISO, World Fuel Services

Thanks to our episode sponsor, Viakoo

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

July 8, 2021 Jul 08, 2021

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Russian APT targets Republican National Committee

White House urges mayors to review cyber security posture

Incomplete PrintNightmare emergency patch released

Thanks to our episode sponsor, Viakoo

July 7, 2021 Jul 07, 2021

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Kaseya patches imminent after zero-day exploits

REvil lowers ransom for universal decryptor

Pentagon cancels $10 billion JEDI cloud contract that Amazon and Microsoft were fighting over

Thanks to our episode sponsor, Viakoo

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

July 6, 2021 Jul 06, 2021

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REvil confirms Kaseya attack

White House will attribute Hafnium Exchange hacks

Cyber reinsurance rates see a spike

Thanks to our episode sponsor, Viakoo

Using a discovery solution like Armis, Forescout, Ordr, and others? Great news – when you discover vulnerable IoT devices you can automate firmware, certificate, and password management to make those devices secure. Learn more at Viakoo.com.

July 5, 2021 Jul 05, 2021

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Kaseya was fixing zero-day just as REvil sprang their attack

DHS announces most successful cybersecurity hiring initiative in its history

Robinhood ordered to pay $70 million over 'harm' caused to millions of traders

Thanks to our episode sponsor, RevCult

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

July 2, 2021 Jul 02, 2021

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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

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