The Cyber & Crime Files with Michelle Lamb

Log4j is causing panic across the globe and authorities discovered 225 million compromised accounts online. Find out if you're data is on the list or among the billions listed online. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyber-and-crime-files/support

There has been a surge in cyber-attacks globally. Cybersecurity researchers say they have discovered 55 billion attempted attacks in just the past few months alone. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyber-and-crime-files/support

The hunt is on for a cybercriminal group with the ability to steal data and launch ransomware attacks within 48 Hours of infecting their target's device. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyber-and-crime-files/support

Emotet Botnet wreaked havoc for years, recently compromising the data of over 4.3 million people across the world. An international cyber operation involving law enforcement in Canada, Europe, and the United States put a stop to the global threat posed by this notorious malware. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyber-and-crime-files/support

Online scammers are on the hunt during the pandemic. Officials say victims' losses from romance scams have doubled over the past year, reaching a record $304 million dollars. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyber-and-crime-files/support

Authorities are on the hunt for a Hacker that attempted to poison a small town near Tampa Bay's water supply system days before the Super Bowl. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyber-and-crime-files/support

A dating website is among several companies recently hacked by a well-known threat actor exposing millions of consumers' data. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyber-and-crime-files/support

The FBI makes an announcement after an increased number of "swatting" incidents involving smart devices. Consumers are urged to secure devices and use strong passwords. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyber-and-crime-files/support

A major cybersecurity attack in America is being called the "Pearl Harbor of Cyber Attacks." It was discovered by a private security firm this month. Officials said the threat actors compromised the software company SolarWinds' system to spy on their clients which included the Pentagon, the US Treasury Department, and the White House. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyber-and-crime-files/support

October is Cybersecurity Awareness month! In recent months, there have been several major cyber-attacks across the globe. In this episode of the Cyber & Crime Files, we take a look at a ransomware attack that turned deadly abroad and another ransomware attack that lead to a security breach at a major US company. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyber-and-crime-files/support

A jilted lover turned Cyber Stalker has his day in court. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyber-and-crime-files/support