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

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February 24, 2021 Feb 24, 2021

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Most firms now fear nation state attack

Firefox 86 gets privacy boost with Total Cookie Protection

Shadow attacks let attackers replace content in digitally signed PDFs

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February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021

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SHAREit fixes security holes

Organizations feel the impact of the Accellion exploit

China spyware cribs the NSA

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February 22, 2021 Feb 22, 2021

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Silver Sparrow malware found on 30,000 Macs has security pros stumped

SolarWinds hackers stole source code for Microsoft Azure, Exchange, Intune

New hack lets attackers bypass MasterCard PIN by using it as Visa card

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February 19, 2021 Feb 19, 2021

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Dating-app video calls could have been spied on

Microsoft pulls buggy Windows update that blocked security updates

Windows, Linux servers targeted by new WatchDog botnet

Thanks to our episode sponsor, Kenna Security

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Week in Review | February 15 through 19, 2021 Feb 18, 2021

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This week's Cyber Security Headlines - Week in Review, February 15-19, 2021, is hosted by Steve Prentice (@stevenprentice) with our guest, Mike Johnson, co-Host CISO Vendor Relationship Podcast.

Thanks to our episode sponsor, Kenna Security In just one hour, learn how to prioritize your riskiest vulnerabilities and lower your cyber risk through Kenna Katalyst, the newest on-demand educational series from Kenna Security designed to kickstart your risk-based vulnerability management program and equip you with expert tips you can implement today. Backed by (ISC)², participants can earn 1 CPE credit. Start now at kennasecurity.com/katalyst.

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

February 18, 2021 Feb 18, 2021

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SolarWinds attack launched from within the US

Facebook restricts Australian news sharing

Security researcher finds native Apple Silicon malware

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February 17, 2021 Feb 17, 2021

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Security bugs left unpatched in Android app with one billion downloads

LastPass will restrict free users to only one type of device starting next month

North Korea accused of hacking Pfizer for Covid-19 vaccine data

Thanks to our episode sponsor, Kenna Security

In just one hour, learn how to prioritize your riskiest vulnerabilities and lower your cyber risk through Kenna Katalyst, the newest on-demand educational series from Kenna Security designed to kickstart your risk-based vulnerability management program and equip you with expert tips you can implement today. Backed by (ISC)², participants can earn 1 CPE credit. Start now at kennasecurity.com/katalyst.

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February 16, 2021 Feb 16, 2021

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France links Russian Sandworm hackers to hosting provider attacks

Privacy problems with Azure and Canonical

Microsoft estimates thousands of developers touched SolarWinds malware

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February 15, 2021 Feb 15, 2021

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SuperMicro supply chain hack used for counterintelligence for a decade

Egregor ransomware operators arrested in Ukraine

Scammers target US tax pros in ongoing IRS phishing attacks

Thanks to our episode sponsor, Kenna Security

Ready to shift gears to risk-based vulnerability management? Now's the time. Through Kenna Security's on-demand educational series Kenna Katalyst, you can learn the six steps needed to start your own risk-based vulnerability management program and make vulnerability management … well, more manageable. And you can earn 1 CPE credit through (ISC)². Learn more at kennasecurity.com/katalyst.

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

February 12, 2021 Feb 12, 2021

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Pitiful password enabled recent water treatment facility hack

Border patrol scans millions of faces, catches 0 imposters at airports

India using a glitchy app to inoculate 300 million people by August

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