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The CyberWire
Targeting schools is not cool.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 36:31


The LockBit ransomware gang has been hacked. Google researchers identify a new infostealer called Lostkeys. SonicWall is urging customers to patch three critical device vulnerabilities. Apple patches a critical remote code execution flaw. Cisco patches 35 vulnerabilities across multiple products. Iranian hackers cloned a German modeling agency's website to spy on Iranian dissidents. Researchers bypass SentinelOne's EDR protection. Education tech firm PowerSchool faces renewed extortion. CrowdStrike leans into AI amidst layoffs. Our guest is Caleb Barlow, CEO of Cyberbit, discussing the mixed messages of the cyber skills gaps. Honoring the legacy of Joseph Nye. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Caleb Barlow, CEO of Cyberbit, who is discussing the mixed messages of the cyber skills gaps. Selected Reading LockBit ransomware gang hacked, victim negotiations exposed (Bleeping Computer) Russian state-linked Coldriver spies add new malware to operation (The Record) Fake AI Tools Push New Noodlophile Stealer Through Facebook Ads (Hackread) SonicWall urges admins to patch VPN flaw exploited in attacks (Bleeping Computer) Researchers Details macOS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - CVE-2024-44236 (Cyber Security News) Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controllers Vulnerability Enables Full Device Control for Attackers (Cyber Security News) Cisco Patches 35 Vulnerabilities Across Several Products (SecurityWeek) Iranian Hackers Impersonate as Model Agency to Attack Victims (Cyber Security News) Hacker Finds New Technique to Bypass SentinelOne EDR Solution (Infosecurity Magazine) CrowdStrike trims workforce by 5 percent, aims to rely on AI (The Register) Despite ransom payment, PowerSchool hacker now extorting individual school districts (The Record)  Joseph Nye, Harvard professor, developer of “soft power” theory, and an architect of modern international relations, dies at 88 (Harvard University)  Nye Lauded for Cybersecurity Leadership (The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caveat
Cybersecurity's role in safeguarding leadership.

Caveat

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 51:21


Caleb Barlow is joining Ben and Dave to discuss executive protection and the intersection with cybersecurity. They dive into the recent killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and how it has alarmed corporate America, prompting companies to reassess security measures and protect executives amid concerns of copycat attacks. Security firms report a surge in requests for protection, as experts warn of increased risks tied to public outrage over "corporate greed" and the attention the crime has generated. While many firms are investing in extensive security measures, the costs and logistical challenges are significant, leaving smaller companies and less prominent executives particularly vulnerable. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.  Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: Fear in the C-Suite after UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox. Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more. This week's Caveat Briefing covers the story of the U.S. Court of Appeals' striking down of the FCC's net neutrality rules, ending a nearly two-decade battle over regulating broadband providers as utilities. The court ruled that the FCC lacked authority to reinstate these rules, citing a recent Supreme Court decision, Loper Bright, which limits agency powers. While the decision concludes a contentious chapter in tech policy, it leaves state-level net neutrality laws intact and signals a potential call for federal legislative action. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caveat
Blue screens of death: A deep dive into the Microsoft CrowdStrike outage.

Caveat

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 42:00


This week we are joined by Caleb Barlow to discuss the legal and policy implications of the CrowdStrike incident. Early last Friday, the Microsoft CrowdStrike outage began due to a faulty update to CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor software on Windows, leading to widespread "blue screens of death." The CrowdStrike IT outage has disrupted 8.5 million devices globally, causing major operational issues. In the US, Delta Air Lines canceled over 3,500 flights due to a crew tracking tool failure, offering waivers to affected customers. You can learn more about the outage here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CyberWire
From phishing to felony.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 34:15


A major Phishing-as-a-service operation gets taken down by international law enforcement. US election officials are warned of nation-state influence operations. The house votes to limit the feds' purchase of citizens personal data. A Michigan healthcare provider suffered a ransomware attack. Critical infrastructure providers struggle to trust cybersecurity tools. Cloudflare reports on DDoS. Kaspersky uncovers new Android banking malware. Kubernetes cryptominers leverage previously patched flaws. The Massachusetts Attorney General emphasizes the responsible use of AI. Our guest Caleb Barlow, CEO of Cyberbit, joins us to talk about badge swipe fraud as more are returning to the office. Colorado passes a law to keep big tech out of our heads.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Guest and podcast partner Caleb Barlow, CEO of Cyberbit, joins us to talk about badge swipe fraud as more are returning to the office. Are your employees faking their badge swipes? Selected Reading LabHost phishing service with 40,000 domains disrupted, 37 arrested (Bleeping Computer) US Election Officials Told to Prepare for Nation-State Influence Campa (Infosecurity Magazine) House votes in favor of curtailing government transactions with data brokers (The Record) 180k Impacted by Data Breach at Michigan Healthcare Organization (SecurityWeek) Trust in Cyber Takes a Knock as CNI Budgets Flatline (Infosecurity Magazine) DDoS threat report for 2024 Q1 (Cloudflare)  SoumniBot malware exploits Android bugs to evade detection (Bleeping Computer) Hackers hijack OpenMetadata apps in Kubernetes cryptomining attacks (Bleeping Computer) Massachusetts official warns AI systems subject to consumer protection, anti-bias laws (AP News) Your Brain Waves Are Up for Sale. A New Law Wants to Change That (NY Times) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc.

Caveat
The ins and outs of being a good cyber lawyer.

Caveat

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 40:39


Dave and Ben are joined by Caleb Barlow this week, and he shares his thought on what makes a good cyber lawyer, discussing about how this is rapidly becoming a different field and it brings in some very different issues. The three of them also take a look at some AI generated SPAM that caught Caleb's eye for its novel approach. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.  Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Caveat Briefing A companion weekly newsletter is available CyberWire Pro members on the CyberWire's website. If you are a member, make sure you subscribe to receive our weekly wrap-up of privacy, policy, and research news, focused on incidents, techniques, tips, compliance, rights, trends, threats, policy, and influence ops delivered to you inbox each Thursday. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CyberWire
Seeking dismissal of SEC allegations.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 30:49


Solarwinds seeks dismissal of SEC allegations. Urgent calls to implement fixes for Jenkins open-source software automation tools. A New Jersey township closes schools and offices after a cyberattack. The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium warns of a critical vulnerability in GitLab. The FBI arrests a notorious swatter. HHS releases cybersecurity performance goals. The feds remind organizations to preserve online messaging. Mercedes-Benz exposes data after an authentication token was left unsecured. A dark web drug dealer pleads guilty. Our guest is Caleb Barlow from Cyberbit, discussing hacker celebrities and why yours truly did not make the list. And threats of airport terrorism on public WiFi is no joking matter. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Podcast partner Caleb Barlow, CEO of Cyberbit, discusses hacker celebrities and why our own Dave Bittner did not make the list. Selected Reading SolarWinds Seeks Dismissal of ‘Unfounded' SEC Cybersecurity Suit  (Bloomberg Law) Fix Available for Critical Jenkins Flaw That Leads to RCE Attacks (Security Boulevard) Freehold Township district: All schools and offices closed Monday due to cybersecurity incident (News12 New Jersey) WARNING: CRITICAL ARBITRARY FILE WRITE VULNERABILITY IN GITLAB CE/EE, PATCH IMMEDIATELY! (Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium) Police Arrest Teen Said to Be Linked to Hundreds of Swatting Attacks (WIRED) HHS debuts voluntary cybersecurity performance goals to enhance healthcare sector resilience (Industrial Cyber) Don't Delete Slack or Signal Chats, US Agencies Warn Companies (Bloomberg Law) How a mistakenly published password exposed Mercedes-Benz source code (TechCrunch) Dark Web Drugs Vendor Forfeits $150m After Guilty Plea (Infosecurity Magazine) ‘On My Way to Blow Up the Plane': Teen Faces Huge Fine After Joke Leads to Fighter Jets Scrambling (Gizmodo) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caveat
Swatting gets out of control.

Caveat

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 54:02


Caleb Barlow from Cyberbit is talking with Dave Bittner and Ben Yelin about a swatting incident that got out of control after a Danvers police officer accidentally shot a gun on the floor of a private school. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.  Links to stories: Video shows Danvers police officer accidentally firing gun in St. John's Prep shooting scare Police shot gun during hoax school shooting at St. John's: Here's what happened Students, staff evacuate St. John's Prep after 'swatting' incident St. John's Prep says police, counselors and comfort dogs will be on campus when classes resume on Wednesday Caveat Briefing A companion weekly newsletter is available CyberWire Pro members on the CyberWire's website. If you are a member, make sure you subscribe to receive our weekly wrap-up of privacy, policy, and research news, focused on incidents, techniques, tips, compliance, rights, trends, threats, policy, and influence ops delivered to you inbox each Thursday. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CyberWire
Apple's clickless exploit.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 31:32


A zero-click exploit affects iPhones belonging to Kaspersky employees. A GRU cyber campaign incorporates novel malware. The Indian government targets Apple over hacking attempts. Microsoft disables App Installer. Australian courts' AV is compromised. A BlackBasta decryptor is released. Cyber Toufan claims attacks against Israeli targets. Patients in Oklahoma face online extortion. LoanCare customers' data is at risk. Google settles a private browsing lawsuit. Barracuda patches a zero-day. That Chinese spy balloon was making a local call. And then Caleb Barlow, a friend of our show, shares password security tips you should know.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Caleb Barlow, CEO of Cyberbit, joins us today to share helpful tips to remember those passwords.  Selected Reading 4-year campaign backdoored iPhones using possibly the most advanced exploit ever (Ars Technica)  New malware found in analysis of Russian hacks on Ukraine, Poland (The Record) Russian Military Intelligence Blamed for Blitzkrieg Hacks (GovInfo Security) India targets Apple over its phone hacking notifications (Washington Post) Microsoft disables App Installer after observing financially motivated threat actor activity (Cybernews)  Microsoft disables App Installer after observing financially motivated threat actor activity (Cybernews)  Cyber attack on Victoria's court system may have exposed recordings of sensitive cases (ABC News)  New Black Basta decryptor exploits ransomware flaw to recover files (Bleeping Computer) Pro-Palestinian operation claims dozens of data breaches against Israeli firms (The Record) Integris Health patients get extortion emails after cyberattack (Bleeping Computer)  AG: Corewell Health reports another data breach; affects 1 million patients (The Oakland Press) LoanCare Notifying 1.3 Million of Data Breach Following Cyberattack on Parent Company (Security Week) Google settles $5 billion consumer privacy lawsuit (Reuters) Barracuda fixed a new ESG zero-day exploited by Chinese group UNC4841 (Security Affairs) U.S. intelligence officials determined the Chinese spy balloon used a U.S. internet provider to communicate (NBC News) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc.

Caveat
Issues in cybersecurity policy.

Caveat

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 51:55


This week, Dave and Ben both sit down with Caleb Barlow, founder and CEO of Cylete, to ponder some challenging global policy issues together. Ben has the story of Amazon Alexa devices spreading election misinformation, specifically on the 2020 election. Dave's story is on the legal pushback against warrantless searching of peoples electronic devices at the US border. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.  Links to stories: Amazon's Alexa has been claiming the 2020 election was stolen Knight Institute and Reporters Committee File Amicus Brief in Case Challenging Electronic Device Searches at the Border Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

English Academic Vocabulary Booster
2587. 141 Academic Words Reference from "Caleb Barlow: Where is cybercrime really coming from? | TED Talk"

English Academic Vocabulary Booster

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 129:07


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Logically Speaking
The 2023 Cyber Threat Landscape with Caleb Barlow

Logically Speaking

Play Episode Play 119 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 40:42


In this episode of Logically Speaking, Steve speaks with information security entrepreneur, Caleb Barlow, formerly of IBM's X-Force, about a wide range of topics including the current threat landscape facing mid-market businesses and government trends towards more prescriptive cybersecurity regulations, cyber insurance, and organized crime vs. nation-state threat actors. Concluding their discussion Caleb covers the latest cyber threats on the horizon that mid-market companies should prepare for, what the rapid pace of AI innovation means for cybersecurity and the broader business landscape, and what steps companies can take to enhance their security posture today.

Caveat
What would it take to change a law?

Caveat

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 59:49


Caleb Barlow of Cylete sits down to talk with Dave and Ben about what cyber laws should change, and what it would potentially take to change some of these laws. Ben's story is regarding a massive fine being levied against Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, among other products and services, for violation of European Union privacy laws. Dave's got the story of New York taking a stand on AI when it comes to hiring. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.  Links to stories: Meta Fined $1.3 Billion for Violating E.U. Data Privacy Rules A Hiring Law Blazes a Path for A.I. Regulation Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CyberWire
FDA warns of biomed device vulnerability. Ransomware's effects continue at US Marshals Service fugitive tracking. US DoJ shifts to disruption of cybercrime. GRU phishing. KillNet's ask-me-anything.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 34:31


The FDA warns of a vulnerability affecting biomedical devices. Ransomware's effects continue to trouble the US Marshals Service. The US Justice Department shifts how it deals with large scale cybercrime. Fresh phish from the GRU. Caleb Barlow looks at unicorns and zombiecorns. Our guest Manoj Sharma from Symantec explains the differences between Zero Trust and SASE. And KillNet runs an ask-me-anything session. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/83 Selected reading. Illumina cyber vulnerability may present risks for patient results (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) CISA, FDA warn of new Illumina DNA device vulnerability (Record Key law enforcement computers still down 10 weeks after breach (Washington Post) Feds Prioritizing Disruptions Over Arrests in Cyberattack Cases (PCMAG)  "Ashamed" LockBit ransomware gang apologises to hacked school, offers free decryption tool (Hot for Security)  APT28 cyberattack: distribution of emails with "instructions" on "updating the operating system" (CERT-UA#6562) (CERT-UA) Hackers use fake ‘Windows Update' guides to target Ukrainian govt (BleepingComputer)  Ukraine at D+431: Drone strikes and phishing expeditions. (CyberWire)

The CyberWire
Developments in the Discord Papers, including notes on influencers and why they seek influence. Tax season scams. KillNet's selling, but is anyone buying?

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 30:25


The alleged Discord Papers leaker has been charged. We look at how the Papers spread online. A life lived online as a security risk. US tax season scams, at the 11th filing hour. Caleb Barlow from Cylete on the layoffs in security that many thought would never happen. Maria Varmazis and Brandon Karpf share the launch of the new space podcast, T-Minus. And KillNet says it's open for business. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/73 Selected reading. Inside the furious week-long scramble to hunt down a massive Pentagon leak (CNN Politics)  Massachusetts Air National Guard's Intelligence Mission in the Spotlight (New York Times)  Leaker of U.S. secret documents worked on military base, friend says (Washington Post)  WSJ News Exclusive | Social-Media Account Overseen by Former Navy Noncommissioned Officer Helped Spread Secrets (Wall Street Journal). A Russian Disinformation Empire in Oak Harbor, Washington (Malcontent News)  Pro-Russia propagandist unmasked as New Jersey tropical fish seller (The Telegraph)  Suspect charged in case involving leaked classified military documents (Washington Post)  Jack Teixeira, suspect in Pentagon leaks, charged under Espionage Act (the Guardian) Leak suspect appears in court as US spells out its case (AP NEWS)  Airman in Pentagon intel leak charged (Military Times)  Airman charged in Pentagon intel leak regretted joining the military (Military Times)  He's from a military family — and allegedly leaked U.S. secrets (Washington Post) Jack Teixeira's alleged Discord leaks show why the US should stop showering Top Secret clearances on 21-year-old keyboard warriors (Business Insider). The military loved Discord for Gen Z recruiting. Then the leaks began. (Washington Post)  A new kind of leaker: Spilling state secrets to impress online buddies (Washington Post)  Was the Gen-Z Pentagon leaker motivated by social media clout? (the Guardian)  Microsoft president claims Russian intelligence is trying to "penetrate gaming communities" (GamesIndustry.biz) How Gamers Eclipsed Spies as an Intelligence Threat (Foreign Policy) Crafty PDF link is part of another tax-season malware campaign (Record) Tax season scams. (CyberWire) Ukraine at D+414: Discord Papers arrest, cyberespionage, and hacktivist DDoS. (CyberWire)

The CyberWire
Some movement in the cyber underworld. Vishing impersonates the US Social Security Administration. More SVB-themed phishing. And compromise without user interaction.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 31:00


BianLian gang's pivot. HinataBot is a Go-based threat. The US Social Security Administration is impersonated in attempted vishing attacks. BlackSnake in the RaaS criminal market. More Silicon Valley Bank-themed phishing. Caleb Barlow from Cylete on security implications you need to consider now about Chat GPT. Our guest is Isaac Roth from LeakSignal with advice on securing the microservices application layer. And Russian operators exploit an Outlook vulnerability. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/52 Selected reading. BianLian Ransomware Gang Continues to Evolve ([redacted]) Uncovering HinataBot: A Deep Dive into a Go-Based Threat (Akamai) Social InSecurity: Armorblox Stops Attack Impersonating Social Security Administration (Armorblox) Netskope Threat Coverage: BlackSnake Ransomware (Netskope)  Fresh Phish: Silicon Valley Bank Phishing Scams in High Gear (INKY) Outlook zero day linked to critical infrastructure attacks (Cybersecurity Dive) CVE-2023-23397: Exploitations in the Wild – What You Need to Know (Deep Instinct)  Everything We Know About CVE-2023-23397 (Huntress) Microsoft Mitigates Outlook Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (Microsoft Security Response Center)

The CyberWire
Cybercrime and cyberespionage: IceFire, DUCKTAIL, LIGHTSHOW, Remcsos, and a tarot card reader. US cyber budgets, strategy, and a DoD cyber workforce approach. Five new ICS advisories.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 26:29


New IceFire version is out. A DUCKTAIL tale. Social engineering by Tehran. DPRK's LIGHTSHOW cyberespionage. The President's Budget and cybersecurity. The US Department of Defense issues its cyber workforce strategy. Remcos surfaces in attacks against Ukrainian government agencies. DDoS at a Ukrainian radio station. Dave Bittner sits down with Beth Robinson of Bishop Fox to share their 2023 Offensive Security Resolutions. Caleb Barlow from Cylete on the security implications of gigapixel images. And CISA releases five ICS advisories. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/47 Selected reading. IceFire Ransomware Returns | Now Targeting Linux Enterprise Networks (SentinelOne)  DUCKTAIL: Threat Operation Re-emerges with New LNK, PowerShell, and Other Custom Tactics to Avoid Detection (Deep Instinct)  Iran-linked hackers used fake Atlantic Council-affiliated persona to target human rights researchers (CyberScoop) Iranian APT Targets Female Activists With Mahsa Amini Protest Lures (Dark Reading). Iran threat group going after female activists, analyst warns (Cybernews)  Stealing the LIGHTSHOW (Part One) — North Korea's UNC2970 (Mandiant)  Stealing the LIGHTSHOW (Part Two) — LIGHTSHIFT and LIGHTSHOW (Mandiant) Cybersecurity in the US President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. (CyberWire) Biden's budget proposal underscores cybersecurity priorities (Washington Post)  Biden Budget Proposal: $200M for TMF, CISA With 4.9% Budget Boost (Meritalk) Cybersecurity Poised for Spending Boost in Biden Budget (Gov Info Security) Deputy Secretary of Defense Signs 2023-2027 DoD Cyber Workforce Strategy (U.S. Department of Defense) In new cyber workforce strategy, DoD hopes 'bold' retention initiatives keep talent coming back (Breaking Defense) Remcos Trojan Returns to Most Wanted Malware List After Ukraine Attacks (Infosecurity Magazine) February 2023's Most Wanted Malware: Remcos Trojan Linked to Cyberespionage Operations Against Ukrainian Government (Check Point Software) Radio Halychyna cyber-attacked following appeal by Russian hacker group (International Press Institute) CISA Releases Five Industrial Control Systems Advisories | CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA)

The CyberWire
Hybrid war and cyber espionage. Ransomware in the produce aisle. Bypassing security filters in a BEC campaign. Identity-based attacks. Avoid pirated software. And what the bots have been scalping.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 30:10


Cyberattacks in Russia's war so far, and their future prospects. The Lazarus Group may be employing a new backdoor. Clasiopa targets materials research organizations. Ransomware interferes with food production. Evernote is used in a BEC campaign to bypass security filters. Identity-based cyberattacks. Pirated versions of Final Cut Pro deliver cryptominers. Caleb Barlow has thoughts on Twitter, Mudge, and lessons learned. Marc Van Zadelhoff from Cyber CEOs Decoded podcast speaks with Amanda Renteria, CEO of Code for America, about attracting diverse talent. And what have the scalperbots been up to, lately. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/36 Selected reading. A year into Ukraine, looking back at 5 prewar predictions (Breaking Defense) Dutch intelligence: Many cyberattacks by Russia are not yet public knowledge (The Record from Recorded Future News) WinorDLL64: A backdoor from the vast Lazarus arsenal? (WeLiveSecurity) Clasiopa: New Group Targets Materials Research (Symantec) Cyberattack on food giant Dole temporarily shuts down North America production, company memo says (CNN Business) Business Email Compromise Scam Leads to Credential Harvesting Evernote Page (Avanan) The 2023 State of Identity Security Report (Oort) Beware of macOS cryptojacking malware. (Jamf Threat Labs)  Quarterly Index: Top 5 Scalper Bot Targets of Q4 2022 (Netacea)

The CyberWire
Online fraud, some targeting shoppers and investors, others going after e-commerce retailers. Updates on the cyber phases of Russia's hybrid war.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 29:38


The FBI warns of malicious advertising. A new gang makes an unwelcome appearance in the holiday season. Ukraine will receive more Starlink terminals after all. Cyber phases of the hybrid war: a view from Kyiv–the bears and their adjuncts are opportunistic agents of chaos. Caleb Barlow thinks boards of directors need to up their cyber security game. Our guest is AJ Nash from ZeroFox with a look at legislative restrictions on TikTok. And reports say that US National Cyber Director Chris Inglis is preparing to retire. We wish him the best of luck. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/244 Selected reading. Cyber Criminals Impersonating Brands Using Search Engine Advertisement Services to Defraud Users (FBI) A sophisticated fraud ring is waging war on commerce, using rapidly changing tactics (Signifyd) Ukraine to Get Thousands More Starlink Antennas, Minister Says (Bloomberg) Ukraine's Cyber Units Aim to Retain Staff, Keep Services Stable as War Enters Year Two (Wall Street Journal) Top Biden cybersecurity adviser to step down (CNN) Chris Inglis to resign as national cyber director (CyberScoop). First-ever national cyber director Chris Inglis set to retire in coming months: sources (Axios). White House cyber adviser to resign  (The Hill) Chris Inglis, Biden's top cyber adviser, plans to leave government in coming months (POLITICO). White House Cyber Director Chris Inglis to Step Down (Bank Info Security)

The CyberWire
Cobalt Mirage deploys Drokbk malware. Zombinder in the C2C market. Impersonation scams. CISA releases three new ICS advisories. And criminals prey on other criminals.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 35:20


Cobalt Mirage deploys Drokbk malware. Zombinder in the C2C market. Impersonation scams: that's not Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation. On the cyber front, nothing new. CISA releases three new ICS advisories. Caleb Barlow on attack surface management. Mike Hamilton from Critical Insight explains how state and local governments apply for the $1 billion allocated by the feds for cybersecurity funding. And criminals prey on other criminals. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/235 Selected reading. Drokbk Malware Uses GitHub as Dead Drop Resolver (Secureworks) Zombinder: new obfuscation service used by Ermac, now distributed next to desktop stealers (ThreatFabric) Crypto Winter: Fraudsters Impersonate Ukraine's Government to Steal NFTs and Cryptocurrency (DomainTools) Danish defence ministry says its websites hit by cyberattack (Reuters) Kela website hit by DoS attack (Yle) Advantech iView (CISA)  AVEVA InTouch Access Anywhere (CISA) Rockwell Automation Logix controllers (CISA)  The scammers who scam scammers on cybercrime forums: Part 1 (Sophos News)  Cyber-criminals Scammed Each Other Out of Millions in 2022 (Infosecurity Magazine)

The CyberWire
US midterms conclude without cyber interference. NATO on cyber defense. New APT41 activity identified. Russia's FSB and SVR continue cyberespionage. Trends in phishing and API risks.

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 37:40


There's no sign that cyberattacks affected US vote counts. NATO meets to discuss the Atlantic Alliance's Cyber Defense Pledge. A new APT41 subgroup has been identified. FSB phishing impersonates Ukraine's SSCIP. A look at Cozy Bear's use of credential roaming. Caleb Barlow shares tips on removing implicit bias from your hiring process. Our guests are Valerie Abend and Lisa O'Connor from Accenture with a look at the difference in how women and men pursue the top cyber leadership roles. And an update on Phishing trends and API threats. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/217 Selected reading. Statement from CISA Director Easterly on the Security of the 2022 Elections (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency): No ‘Specific or Credible' Cyber Threats Affected Integrity of Midterms, CISA Says (Nextgov.com) U.S. vote counting unaffected by cyberattacks, officials say (PBS NewsHour)  What's 'Putin's chef' cooking up with talk on US meddling? (AP NEWS) NATO's 2022 Cyber Defense Pledge Conference - United States Department of State (United States Department of State) Japan joins NATO cyber defense centre (Telecoms Tech News) China casts wary eye as Japan signs up for Nato cybersecurity platform (South China Morning Post)  Hack the Real Box: APT41's New Subgroup Earth Longzhi (Trend Micro) New hacking group uses custom 'Symatic' Cobalt Strike loaders (BleepingComputer) They See Me Roaming: Following APT29 by Taking a Deeper Look at Windows Credential Roaming (Mandiant) APT29 Exploited a Windows Feature to Compromise European Diplomatic Entity Network (The Hacker News) CAUTION‼️ russian hackers are sending emails with malicious links from the SSSCIP (State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine)  Russian hackers send out emails under the name of Ukraine's State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (Yahoo) Research Report | The State of Email Security 2022 (Tessian)  DevOps Tools & Infrastructure Under Attack (Wallarm)

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Blackbyte's new exfiltration tool. Hijacking student accounts for BEC. Zhora calls Russia's cyber campaigns a failure. OldGremlin ransomware is an outlier.

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 34:23


Blackbyte's new exfiltration tool. Hijacking student accounts for BEC. Zhora calls Russia's cyber campaigns a failure. Caleb Barlow explores new thinking for incident response. Our guest is Jon Hencinski of Expel, tracking the latest threat trends. OldGremlin ransomware is an outlier. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/203 Selected reading. Exbyte: BlackByte Ransomware Attackers Deploy New Exfiltration Tool (Symantec) Hijacking Student Accounts to Launch BEC-Style Attacks (Avanan) This sneaky kind of cybercrime rules them all (Washington Post) Russia Failing to Reach Cyber War Goals, Ukrainian Official Says (Meritalk)  EU supports cybersecurity in Ukraine with over €10 million - EU NEIGHBOURS east (EU NEIGHBOURS east)  Gremlins' prey, secrets, and dirty tricks: the ransomware gang OldGremlin set new records (Group-IB)  OldGremlin hackers use Linux ransomware to attack Russian orgs (BleepingComputer) OldGremlin, which targets Russia, debuts new Linux ransomware (Computing) It is one of the few ransomware groups in the world that prefer to target Russian organisations, but this may change experts advise More Russian Organizations Feeling Ransomware Pain (Bank Info Security)

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Bogus DDoS protection pages distribute malware. Estonia deals with DDoS attacks. Roskomnadzor's Internet panopticon.And data-tampering attacks are regarded as a growing risk.

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 22:16


Bogus DDoS protection pages distribute malware. Estonia deals with DDoS attacks. Roskomnadzor's Internet panopticon. Rick Howard on the RSA Security Breach of 2011 and the Equifax breach of 2017. Caleb Barlow on what does a recession mean for cyber security venture capital and what is the impact of this on the industry? And data-tampering attacks are regarded as a growing risk. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/158 Selected reading. WordPress sites hacked with fake Cloudflare DDoS alerts pushing malware (BleepingComputer) Fake DDoS Pages On WordPress Sites Lead to Drive-By-Downloads (Sucuri Blog) Car blast kills daughter of Russian known as 'Putin's brain' (AP NEWS) Russia blames Kyiv for killing daughter of ‘Putin's Rasputin', but the truth may be closer to home (The Telegraph) Alexander Dugin's daughter killed by anti-war Russians: Former state deputy (Newsweek) Estonia Repels Biggest Cyber-Attack Since 2007 (Infosecurity Magazine)  Estonia's Battle Against a Deluge of DDoS Attacks (Infosecurity Magazine) Latvia Starts Removing Soviet Monument in Challenge to Russia (Bloomberg) Data-tampering attacks are a 'nightmare' threat that's hard to detect (Protocol)

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The optempo of a hybrid war's cyber phase. Hacktivists as cyber partisans. Zeppelin ransomware alert. DoNot Team update. Rewards for Justice offers $10 million for info on Russian bad actors.

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 27:44


The optempo of the war's cyber phase, and Ukraine's response. Organizing and equipping hacktivists. Joint warning on Zeppelin ransomware. Update on the DoNot Team, APT-C-35. Rewards for Justice offers $10 million for information on Conti operators. Rob Boyce from Accenture shares insights from BlackHat. Caleb Barlow ponders closing the skills gap while shifting to remote work. And, hey, Mr. Target: pick one, OK? For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/153 Selected reading. Black Hat 2022‑ Cyberdefense in a global threats era (WeLiveSecurity) How one Ukrainian ethical hacker is training 'cyber warriors' in the fight against Russia (The Record by Recorded Future) #StopRansomware: Zeppelin Ransomware (CISA) APT-C-35: New Windows Framework Revealed (Morphisec) The US Offers a $10M Bounty for Intel on Conti Ransomware Gang (Wired)

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Consensus on the Viasat hack: Russia did it. Kaspersky remains under investigation. The Nerbian RAT is out. NPM dependencies exploited, but to what end? Advisories from CISA and its partners.

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Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 25:43


There's international consensus on the cyberattack against Viasat. Kaspersky remains under investigation. The Nerbian RAT is out. NPM dependencies are exploited, but to what end? Caleb Barlow examines Russia's future on the internet. Our guest is Deepen Desai from Zscaler with the latest phishing research. And new advisories from CISA and its partners. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/91 Selected reading. Nerbian RAT Using COVID-19 Themes Features Sophisticated Evasion Techniques (Proofpoint) NPM dependency confusion hacks target German firms (ReversingLabs) npm Supply Chain Attack Targeting Germany-Based Companies (JFrog) Adminer in Industrial Products (CISA) Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (CISA)  Eaton Intelligent Power Manager Infrastructure (CISA)  Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (CISA) AVEVA InTouch Access Anywhere and Plant SCADA Access Anywhere (CISA)  Mitsubishi Electric MELSOFT GT OPC UA (CISA)  CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog (CISA)  Alert (AA22-131A) Protecting Against Cyber Threats to Managed Service Providers and their Customers (CISA) Protecting Against Cyber Threats to Managed Service Providers and their Customers (CISA) Russia downed satellite internet in Ukraine -Western officials (Reuters)  US and its allies say Russia waged cyberattack that took out satellite network (Ars Technica)  Western powers blame Russia for Ukraine satellite hack (The Record by Recorded Future)  Russian cyber operations against Ukraine: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union (European Council)  Attribution of Russia's Malicious Cyber Activity Against Ukraine - United States Department of State (United States Department of State)  U.S. Government Attributes Cyberattacks on SATCOM Networks to Russian State-Sponsored Malicious Cyber Actors (CISA) Russia behind cyber-attack with Europe-wide impact an hour before Ukraine invasion (GOV.UK) Estonia joins the statement of attribution on cyberattacks against Ukraine (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Estonia)  Statement on Russia's malicious cyber activity affecting Europe and Ukraine (Canada.ca)  Attribution to Russia for malicious cyber activity against European networks (Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)  Russia hacked an American satellite company one hour before the Ukraine invasion (MIT Technology Review)  NSA Probing Reach of Software From Russia's Kaspersky in US Systems (Bloomberg) 

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More malware deployed in Eastern Europe. Cozy Bear is typosquatting. CuckooBees swarm around intellectual property. Tracking the DPRK's hackers. Quiet persistence in corporate networks.

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Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 28:44


An upswing in malware deployed against targets in Eastern Europe. Cozy Bear is typosquatting. CuckooBees swarm around intellectual property. Tracking the DPRK's hackers. Quiet persistence in corporate networks. CISA issues an ICS advisory. Caleb Barlow on backup communications for your business during this period of "shields up." Duncan Jones from Cambridge Quantum sits down with Dave to discuss the NIST algorithm finalist Rainbow vulnerability. And, hey, officer, honest, it was just a Squirtle…. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/86 Selected reading. Update on cyber activity in Eastern Europe (Google)  Multiple government hacking groups stay busy targeting Ukraine and the region, Google researchers say (CyberScoop) Google: Nation-state phishing campaigns expanding to target Eastern Europe orgs (The Record by Recorded Future) SolarWinds hackers set up phony media outlets to trick targets (CyberScoop)  SOLARDEFLECTION C2 Infrastructure Used by NOBELIUM in Company Brand Misuse (Recorded Future)  Experts discover a Chinese-APT cyber espionage operation targeting US organizations (VentureBeat) Operation CuckooBees: Cybereason Uncovers Massive Chinese Intellectual Property Theft Operation (Cybereason Nocturnus)  Operation CuckooBees: Deep-Dive into Stealthy Winnti Techniques (Cybereason)  Chinese hackers cast wide net for trade secrets in US, Europe and Asia, researchers say (CNN)  Researchers tie ransomware families to North Korean cyber-army (The Record by Recorded Future) The Hermit Kingdom's Ransomware Play (Trellix) New espionage group is targeting corporate M&A (TechCrunch)  Cyberespionage Group Targeting M&A, Corporate Transactions Personnel (SecurityWeek)  UNC3524: Eye Spy on Your Email (Mandiant)  Yokogawa CENTUM and ProSafe-RS (CISA)  Cops ignored call to nearby robbery, preferring to hunt Pokémon (Graham Cluley)

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Cyber phases of a hybrid war. DDoS in Romania. Flash loan caper hits a DeFi platform. Coca-Cola investigates Stormous claims. A Declaration for the Future of the Internet.

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 26:06


Russian and Ukrainian operators exchange cyberattacks. Wiper malware: contained, but a potentially resurgent threat. #OpRussia update. DDoS in Romania. Flash loan caper hits a DeFi platform. Coca-Cola investigates Stormous breach claims. CISA issues two new ICS advisories. Caleb Barlow on cleaning up the digital exhaust of your home. Our guests are Freddy Dezeure and George Webster on reporting cyber risk to boards. A Declaration for the Future of the Internet. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/83 Selected reading. Russian missiles bombard Kyiv during UN chief's visit (The Telegraph)  Zelenskiy urges ‘strong response' after Russia strikes Kyiv during UN Ukraine visit (the Guardian)  Anonymous hacked Russian PSCB Commercial Bank and companies in the energy sector (Security Affairs)  Ongoing DDoS attacks from compromised sites hit Ukraine (Security Affairs)  Ukraine's Digital Battle With Russia Isn't Going as Expected (Wired)  CISA and FBI Update Advisory on Destructive Malware Targeting Organizations in Ukraine (CISA)  Government and researchers keep US attention on Russia's cyber activity in Ukraine (The Record by Recorded Future)  CISA Adds New Russian Malware to Cyber Advisory (Nextgov)  An Overview of the Increasing Wiper Malware Threat (Fortinet Blog)  Cyber Attacks Hit Romanian Government Websites (Balkan Insight)  More than $13 million stolen from DeFi platform Deus Finance (The Record by Recorded Future)  Coca-Cola Investigates Hacking Claim (Wall Street Journal)  Coca-Cola investigating data breach claims by Stormous group (Computing)  Has 'clown show' hacking gang Stormous really breached Coca-Cola? (Tech Monitor)  Delta Electronics DIAEnergie (CISA)  Johnson Controls Metasys (CISA) 1 A Declaration for the Future of the Internet (The White House)  FACT SHEET: United States and 60 Global Partners Launch Declaration for the Future of the Internet (The White House)  US joins 55 nations to set rules for internet, with eye on China and Russia (South China Morning Post) China, India, Russia missing from future of internet pledge by US, EU, and 33 others (ZDNet)  US, partners launch plan for 'future' of internet, as China, Russia use 'dangerous' malign practices (Fox News)  U.S. joins 55 nations to set new global rules for the internet (Reuters)

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Update on Russia's hybrid threat to Ukraine. Vodafone Portugal continues its recovery. The FritzFrog peer-to-peer botnet is back. And there's a new wrinkle in the old familiar Nigerian prince scam.

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 29:06


Update on Russia's hybrid threat to Ukraine, with observations on possible international spillover. Vodafone Portugal continues its recovery. The FritzFrog peer-to-peer botnet is back, and has resumed operations against government, healthcare, and education targets. Caleb Barlow warns of attacks coming from inside your network. Our guest is Tom Boltman of Kovrr on the shift in the cyber insurance market due to ransomware. And there's a new wrinkle in the old familiar Nigerian prince scam–did you know the UN was compensating victims by sending them ATM cards? Neither did the UN. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/29

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Both sides in the conflict over Ukraine are talking with their allies and preparing for conflict in cyberspace. A cyberattack disrupts gasoline distribution in Germany. Notes on APTs and privateers.

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 27:17


Tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and between Russia and NATO, remain high as diplomacy is at a temporary impasse: both sides have stated their incompatible positions and are consulting with their allies. NATO prepares to render cyber assistance to Ukraine. An unspecified cyberattack affects gasoline distribution in Germany. The White Tur threat group borrows heavily from several APTs, but itself remains mysterious. Charming Kitten gets some new claws. Caleb Barlow on Harvard's analysis of Equifax. Our guest is Gunter Ollmann from Devo discussing their third annual SOC Performance Report. And the Trickbot gang seems to be privateering in that old familiar way. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/22

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Ukrainian crisis continues, with attendant risk of hybrid warfare. MoonBounce malware in the wild. Pirate radio hacks a number station.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 27:16


US and Russian talks over Ukraine conclude with an agreement to further exchanges next week. Western governments continue to recommend vigilance against the threat of Russian cyberattacks against critical infrastructure. The US Treasury Department sanctions four Ukrainian nationals for their work on behalf of Russia's FSB and its influence operations. A firmware bootkit is discovered in the wild. Security turnover at Twitter. Caleb Barlow looks at wifi hygiene. Our guest is Allan Liska on his latest ransomware book. And a number station gets hacked, in style. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/14

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Influence operations in the grey zone. FSB raids REvil. Open Source Software Security Summit looks to public-private cooperation. Privateering and state-sponsored cybercrime.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 30:15


A large-scale cyberattack against Ukrainian websites looks like an influence operation, and Russian intelligence services are the prime suspects. The FSB raids REvil. The White House Open Source Software Security Summit looks toward software bills of materials. MuddyWater exploits Log4shell. The DPRK is working to steal cryptocurrency. Caleb Barlow shares the consequences of the 3G network shutdown. Our guest is John Lehmann from Intellectual Point with programs that help military veterans transition to the cybersecurity industry. Honor among thieves, and spies. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/10

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CISA reports progress on Log4j. The FTC warns US businesses about taking Log4j risk mitigation seriously. Gangland updates, and some notes on hybrid war.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 30:39


CISA says US Federal agencies are now largely in compliance with Log4j risk mitigation guidance. The FTC issues advice and a warning on Log4j to US businesses. A skimmer is installed through cloud-delivered video. The Vice Society's ransomware is meddling with supermarket operations in the UK. The Atlantic Council offers advice on strategy for the grey zone. Hacktivists are expected to punish greenwashing in 2022. Caleb Barlow on recent FBI PIN about how ransomware operators are looking for material non-public information to improve their chances of being paid. Our guest is Helen Patton from Cisco on her book, Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path. And James Pond is the CEO of hybrid war! For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/3

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Hot wallets hacked. Pegasus found in US State Department personnel's phones. Cozy Bear update. Cybersecurity on the Russo-US summit agenda. US Cyber Command says it's imposing costs.

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 24:07


Cryptocurrency exchange loses almost $200 million as two hot wallets are compromised. Phones belonging to US State Department personnel concerned with Uganda are found to have been infected with NSO Group's Pegasus surveillance technology. Mandiant reports recent activity by the threat group thought responsible for the SolarWinds compromise. Cybersecurity will be on the agenda at tomorrow's Russo-US summit. Caleb Barlow outlines threats to the Winter Olympics. Rick the-toolman Howard looks at the marketing hype-cycle. And US Cyber Command says it's been imposing costs. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/232

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Phishing in the Iranian diaspora. Not your grandma and grandpa's crytper. Malware-as-a-service. Proofs-of-concept (one is a zero-day). Apple sues NSO Group.  

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 28:59


An apparent cyberespionage campaign targets the Iranian diaspora. Babadeda is an emerging crypter seeing use against alt-coin and NFt speculators. RATDispenser is out in the wild, a malware-as-a-service operation. Proofs-of-concept published for Microsoft exploits. Apple sues NSO Group. Group-IB's founder asks President Putin for clemency. Caleb Barlow on the difference between working for a company that is funded by VCs, PEs, angels or is public. Our guest today is Karl Sigler from Trustwave on the results of the 2021 Trustwave SpiderLabs Telemetry Report. And there's a guilty plea in the Wolf of Sophia case. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/226

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REvil operators arrested and indicted. China says a foreign intelligence service accessed passenger travel records. Suspected Emissary Panda campaign.

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 24:47


REvil operators arrested and indicted. China says a foreign intelligence service accessed passenger travel records. Suspected Emissary Panda campaign. Conti (sort of) apologizes. Caleb Barlow thinks it's time to re-think your security documentation. Our guest is Jessica Hetrick of Optiv Security on cyber fraud running rampant. And the FBI warns of ransomware attacks targeting casinos. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/215

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Iranian officials blame the US and Israel for gas station cyber sabotage. A new direction for NSO? Cyber extortion, Minecraft phishing, and sugar daddies looking for sugar babies (sez they).

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 23:15


Iran hasn't finished investigating its gas station cyber sabotage, but Tehran is pretty sure the Great and Lesser Satans are behind it. NSO Group says it's going in a new, nicer direction. The Conti gang hits a luxury jewelry dealer, and another, unknown group hits an upscale art dealership. The Chaos gang is after Minecraft players (players who cheat). Caleb Barlow on pre-breach pre-approvals. Rick Howard introduces sand tables in cyber space. And sugar daddies come to the world of advance fee scams. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/210

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Counting coup against REvil (and other gangs are taking note). Export controls and dual use. A timing bug will surface this weekend.

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 27:46


REvil's troubles appear to be the work of an international law enforcement operation. Other gangs have noticed, and they're looking a little spooked, even as they evolve their tactics in a maturing criminal-to-criminal market. Questions are raised about the efficacy of surveillance tool export controls. Caleb Barlow has cyber security considerations for CEOs and boards. Our guest is Mickey Boodeai of Transmit Security on the movement to do away with passwords. And if you liked Y2K, you're going to love ten-twenty-four.  For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/203

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Cyber Espionage, again. Patched SolarWinds yet? Patch Tuesday. The international conference on ransomware has begun. Booter customers get a warning. A disgruntled insider alters aircraft records.

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 29:39


A Chinese-speaking APT is distributing the MysterySnail RAT in what appears to be a cyberespionage campaign. Some users still haven't patched vulnerable SolarWinds instances. Notes on yesterday's Patch Tuesday. The US-convened international ransomware conference kicked off today, and Russia wasn't invited. Former users of a criminal booter service get a stern warning letter from the Dutch police. Caleb Barlow reacts to a recent ransomware tragedy. Our guest is Rob Gurzeev of CyCognito on the security issues with subsidiaries. And a Florida woman is charged with altering aircraft records. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/197

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Ransomware is rising, and governments try to evolve an effective response. A look at the cyber underworld. Snooping smartphones. An advance fee scam is criminal business as usual.

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 28:05


BlackMatter continues to make a nuisance of itself on a large scale. The US is woofing about taking action against ransomware, and Treasury has sanctioned a rogue cryptocurrency exchange, but some advocate stronger measures. Where did all those Ukrainian cybercriminal chat platforms go? A warning of the “censor mode” in some Chinese manufactured smartphones. Caleb Barlow shares thoughts on CMMC certification. Our guest is Kevin Jones of Virsec with reactions to the White House Cybersecurity Summit. And, hey, no, really, Apple is not celebrating the iPhone 13 by giving away a stash of Bitcoin. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/183

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Election-season cyber incidents in Germany. South Africa works to recover from a ransomware attack on government networks. Cryptojacking botnet moves to Windows targets. Ransomware notes.

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 27:11


Denial-of-service at a German election agency, as Federal prosecutors investigate GhostWriter. More nation-states get into election meddling. South Africa works to recover from a ransomware attack against government networks. A cryptojacking botnet moves from Linux to Windows. A ransomware gang threatens to burn your data if you bring in third-party help. Ransomware cyberinsurance claims rise. Rick Howard checks in with Tom Ayres from Lead Up Strategies on Cyber Piracy. Caleb Barlow shares insights on CMMC. And it's a really good week to patch. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/179

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Credential theft at the UN? Intelligence services and privateers. DDoS hits a big multinational. A look at AlphaBay 2.0. Notes on the C2C marketplace.

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 25:38


A cyberattack is reported at the UN, with agency data apparently lost to parties and parts unknown. The Bears are quieter, but the privateers are up and at ‘em. DDoS hits Yandex. Cyberespionage using the SideWalk backdoor. TeamTNT is getting tougher to detect. A SWOT analysis of the newly reconstituted AlphaBay contraband market. The Groove Gang is a new age criminal affiliate program. Caleb Barlow describes attackers leveraging US and European infrastructure to hide in plain sight. Our guest is Brad Theis of BARR Advisory on what the next 5 years may have in store for cloud security. And irritate your online chums for just 50 bucks a pop. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/174

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A look at cyber gangland. Sino-Australian tension in cyberspace. Vulnerabilities reported (and disputed) in a home security system. Labor Day warnings.

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 26:12


Ransomware continues to hold pride-of-place in cybercrime. A look inside the mind of cyber gangland, or at least that portion of their mind they're willing to expose. Business email compromise operators look for communication skills, and the underworld seems to think university students make good money mules. Reports of vulnerabilities in a home security system. When Canberra angered Beijing. Caleb Barlow has thoughts on the FBI response to MS Exchange vulnerabilities. Our guest's are Peter Singer and Lisa Guernsey on New America's Teaching Cyber Citizenship initiative. And CISA and the FBI advise being alert over Labor Day. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/169

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Warm wallet pilferage. Advice on reducing the ransomware risk. Regulatory action in the T-Mobile breach. China's privacy law. FTC refiles monopoly complaint against Facebook. Better MICE traps?

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 25:17


Pilferage reported from Liquid Global's alt-coin warm wallets. CISA offers advice on reducing the risk of ransomware. The FCC is looking into the T-Mobile breach, and Moody's raises questions about the telco's risk management. China passes its own version of GDPR. The FTC refiles its monopoly complaint against Facebook. Caleb Barlow on 3rd Party Breach Notifications and finding out if your information is being traded on the dark web. Rick Howard speaks with hash table member Zan Vautrinot about serving on boards. And the FBI warns that insiders can be recruited for industrial espionage. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/161

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Cyberespionage follows South Asian conflict. LockBit's $50 million demand. Insider risk. Trend Micro warns unpatched Apex is under attack. PrintNightmare persists. Google and Apple on privacy.

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 28:54


ReverseRat is back and better, and it's sniffing at Afghanistan. LockBit wants $50 million from Accenture. When employees leave, do they take your data with them? (Survey, or rather, telemetry, says yes.) Unpatched Apex One instances are under active attack. PrintNightmare continues to resist patching. Google bans SafeGraph. Apple explains what's up with iCloud privacy. Caleb Barlow wonders if ransomware payments financing criminal infrastructure in Russia. Our guest is Oliver Rochford from Securonix on the notion of cyberwar. And the SynAck ransomware gang rebrands. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/156

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Cyber conflict sputters in Ukraine? Kaseya delays VSA patch, offers assistance to REvil's victims. US mulls retaliation for privateering. PrintNightmare patch. Another extradition run at Julian Assange.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 23:44


Ukrainian government websites may have come under an unspecified cyberattack early this week. Kaseya delays its VSA patch until Sunday, and offers assistance to victims of VSA exploitation by REvil. The US continues to mull its response to Russia over REvil and Cozy Bear. A small electric utility's business systems go offline after a ransomware attack. Microsoft continues to grapple with PrintNightmare. Caleb Barlow from CynergisTek on the changing Cyber Insurance landscape. Our guest is Kwame Yamgnane from Qwasar on how he seeks to inspire minority kids to code. And the US will try again to get Julian Assange extradited.  For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/130

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Prankers on Zoom, with convincing video. Emotet takedown. US response to SolarWinds reviewed. Cancer therapy disrupted by attack on cloud provider. Oscar phishing.

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 25:03


Zoom prankers deceive European members of parliament with a deepfake video call. A password manager is compromised. Europol took a good whack at Emotet yesterday, removing the botnet’s malware from infected machines. US response to the Holiday Bear campaign receives cautious good reviews. A cyberattack interferes with cancer treatments. Caleb Barlow from CynergisTek on emergency notification systems. Rick Howard previews the latest CSO Perspectives podcast focused on the healthcare vertical. And movie-themed phishbait chummed the waters around yesterday’s Oscars. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/79

The CyberWire
Cring ransomware hits manufacturing plants. Distance learning difficulties. Hafnium’s patient approach to vulnerable Exchange Servers. The Entity List grows. 5G security standards.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 23:18


Cring ransomware afflicts vulnerable Fortigate VPN servers. Distance learning in France stumbles due to sudden high demand, and possibly also because of cyberattacks. Hafnium’s attack on Microsoft Exchange Servers may have been long in preparation, and may have used data obtained in earlier breaches. Commerce Department adds seven Chinese organizations to its Entity List. 5G security standards in the US are said likely to emphasize zero trust. Atlantic Media discloses a breach of employee data. Caleb Barlow from CynergisTek with a clever way of thinking about ransomware preparedness. Our guest is Amit Kanfer from build.security on authorization, a problem he says remains mostly unsolved. And emissions testing stations in some US states remain down. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/67

The CyberWire
Mamba ransomware’s evolution. Facebook acts against Evil Eye. Huawei is invited into OIC-CERT. Slack Connect gets poor security and privacy reviews. An excursus on fleeceware.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 24:12


The FBI warns organizations that Mamba ransomware is out and about in a newly evolved form. Facebook takes down a Chinese cyberespionage operation targeting Uyghurs. Huawei joins the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Slack thinks it might have made a security and privacy misstep. Caleb Barlow from CynergisTek on Healthcare Interoperability. Our guest is Roei Amit from Deep Instinct on their 2020 Cyber Threat Landscape Report. And a look at fleeceware. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/57

CTEK Voices: The Risk Perspective
Ransomware in 2021: We Know It's an Issue, Now What?

CTEK Voices: The Risk Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 16:54


Caleb Barlow is back to discuss ransomware within the healthcare industry, and this time he is joined by Marti Arvin. Together the two discuss ransomware within the healthcare industry beyond simply stating that it's an issue. Listen as they talk through considerations surrounding ransomware disclosures, bad actors changing data before giving it back, cyber insurance reliance, and the million-dollar question of paying a ransom or not.    Subscribe to CTEK Voices: The Risk Perspective Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform. New episodes are released weekly and a transcript of each episode can be found at cynergistek.com.

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The CyberWire
Lazarus Group seems to have deployed an IE zero day. Electrobras discloses ransomware attack. TrickBot returns. Breaches at security companies. Russo-American get-to-know-you talks.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 27:33


Lazarus Group seems to have had an IE zero day. Brazilian power utility discloses a ransomware attack on business systems. TrickBot’s back. Automated attacks are going after web applications. Two security firms report breaches. Patching notes. A look at life in the cleared community. Caleb Barlow from CynergisTek with protocols and best practices for handling inbound intel. And Washington and Moscow hold the usual frank discussions--the Americans, at least, talked about cybersecurity. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/24

The CyberWire
Implications of Solorigate’s circumspection. RBNZ cleans data sources. Gamarue in student laptops. Dodgy apps. Ransom DDoS surges. Securing the President’s Peloton.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 28:01


Twice, it’s maybe an indicator. Once, it’s nuthin’ at all...to the machines. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand works to clean up its data sources. Wormy student laptops. Daily Food Diary is a glutton for your data. Ransom DDoS. Caleb Barlow examines how we handle disinformation in our runbooks and response plans. Our guest Ron Gula from Gula Tech Adventures shares his thoughts on proper public cyber response to the SolarWinds attack. And should we worry about that White House Peloton? For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/14

The CyberWire
More (ambiguous) evidence for attribution of Solorigate. CISA expands incident response advice. Inspiration, investigation, and deplatforming: notes from the Capitol Hill riot.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 27:32


Similarities are found between Sunburst backdoor code and malware used by Turla. CISA expands advice on dealing with Solorigate. Courts revert to paper...and USB drives. More members of the US Congress report devices stolen during last week’s riot. Online inspiration for violence seems distributed, not centralized. Caleb Barlow examines protocols for handling inbound intel. Rick Howard looks at Solorigate through the lens of first principles. And platforms as publishers? For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/6

The CyberWire
Haunted virtual meetings. AWS APIs share vulnerabilities. US Intelligence Community conducts a post mortem on 2020 foreign election interference. Meet the future (a lot like the present, only moreso).

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 24:34


Ghosts in the virtual machines. Cloudbursts in the forecast. The US Intelligence Community is preparing a report on foreign election interference. CISA has a new interim director. A view of the threat landscape from Canada. Caleb Barlow from Cynergistek on reclassifying the internet as critical infrastructure. Our guests are Shai Cohen and Brooke Snelling from TransUnion on building trust in a digital consumer landscape. And a look into the near future. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/9/224

The Healthcare Policy Podcast ®  Produced by David Introcaso
Caleb Barlow Discusses Healthcare Industry Ransomware Attacks and Measures to Prevent Cybercrimes (October 27th)

The Healthcare Policy Podcast ® Produced by David Introcaso

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020


Listen Now Computer or cybercrimes against health care providers, moreover hospitals, disenable computer networks holding them for ransom, frequently for...

The CyberWire
Recent email threats to US voters appear to be an Iranian operation. Notes on cyberespionage and influence operations. Hold the “blatant Russophobia,” TASS?

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 22:30


Emailed election threats to US voters are identified as an Iranian influence operation, disruptive, and so more in the Russian style. Both Iran and Russia appear to be preparing direct marketing influence campaigns. Cyber criminals are also exploiting US election news as phishbait. Seedworm is said to be ‘retooling.” Caleb Barlow from Cynergistek on contact tracing and privacy as students head back to school. Our guest is Jadee Hanson from Code 42 on juggling priorities and protecting her organization as external and internal threats constantly take aim. And TASS deplores the “blatant Russophobia” of recent Five Eyes’ official remarks. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/9/205

The CyberWire
Bahamut’s hackers-for-hire. SlothfulMedia looks made-in-China. Domains run by IRGC seized. Phishbait uses current events as chum. Who dunnit? Not us, or rather, prove it, says Moscow.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 23:31


Add the Bahamut cyber mercenaries to the shadow armies for hire in cyberspace. Reports associate the SlothfulMedia RAT with Chinese intelligence services, and claim that it’s being used against India and China. The US takes down domains the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps uses to push disinformation. Trends in phishbait. Caleb Barlow rethinks a TED talk he gave a while back, given what we’ve learned from COVID-19. Our guest is Dr. Greg Rattray from Next Peak on 'Advanced Persistent Threats' a term, by the way, that he coined. And Moscow says, hey, we don’t meddle in anyone’s elections. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/9/196

Hacking Humans
Don't click any button...even the 'No' button.

Hacking Humans

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 42:06


Dave's story is about how some adware took a turn for the worse (and how his dad has fallen adware in the past), Joe's story talks about how someone is trying to phish AT&T employees and others, The Catch of the Day is an OfferUp scam on an rtx 3080 (you gamers know what that is), and later in the show, Dave's conversation with Caleb Barlow from Cynergistek reacting to the recent story of the tragic death of a woman due to hospital ransomware. Links to stories: Linkury adware caught distributing full-blown malware Phishing Page Targets AT&T’s Employee Multi-Factor Authentication Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter.

The CyberWire
Sunday looks like sanction day for WeChat and TikTok. Grayfly and Blackfly (and APT41). Maze hides payloads in VMs. Ransomware is implicated in a death. Google Play housecleaning. Fox, chickencoop.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 26:16


The US Commerce Department announces a clampdown on TikTok and WeChat, to begin Sunday. An overview of the Grayfly and Blackfly units of APT41. Maze begins delivering payloads inside a VM. A ransomware attack on a Düsseldorf hospital is implicated in the death of a patient. Google wants less stalkerware and misrepresentation in the Play store. Caleb Barlow from Cynergistek on the Military's CMMC program. Our guest Galina Antova from Claroty highlights importance of secure remote access in industrial systems during times of crisis. And an alleged fox was allegedly guarding the henhouse. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/9/182

The CyberWire
DDoS continues to trouble New Zealand’s stock exchange. A glitch, not an attack. New Chinese export controls. Oversharing agencies? Who’s the bank robber? A botnet serving ad fraud.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 25:09


New Zealand’s stock exchange continues to fight through offshore DDoS attacks. Sunday’s Internet outage was a glitch, not an attack. China enacts new technology export controls that may impede the sale of TikTok. Danish authorities investigate allegations of data sharing with NSA. North Korea says it doesn’t rob banks, but Americans do. Caleb Barlow looks at security validation and how it can help manage vendors and SOCs. Rick Howard has the CSO Perspective on Identity Management. And a look at Terracotta, a botnet serving up ad fraud. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/9/169

The CyberWire
Bad Woodcutter is still bad, but not invincible. CactusPete is in Eastern European networks. Exploiting COVID-19. Celebrity endorsements (not).

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 24:50


An update on Fancy Bear and its Drovorub rootkit. Karma Panda, a.k.a. CactusPete, is scouting Eastern European financial and military targets with the latest version of a venerable backdoor. How criminals and terrorists exploit COVID-19, and how law enforcement tracks them down. Caleb Barlow from Cynergistek covers security assessments and HIPAA data. Our guest is Ryan Olson from Palo Alto Networks on the 10th Anniversary of Stuxnet. And those celebrity endorsed investment scams aren’t actually endorsed by celebrities, and they’re not actually good investments. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/9/158

CTEK Voices: The Risk Perspective
Ransomware Preparedness

CTEK Voices: The Risk Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 16:29


Ransomware is a trending topic for healthcare in 2020. So, this week we are discussing ransomware with CynergisTek’s CEO, Caleb Barlow. Should you pay a ransom, or not? Does cyber insurance help cover anything? Is it legal to pay a ransom? Caleb answers these questions and more in this week’s episode of The Risk Perspective. Listen now to hear a CEO’s expert opinion and recommendations on how to prep and respond to ransomware during the time it’s at an all-time high. Subscribe to CTEK Voices: The Risk PerspectiveApple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform. New episodes are released weekly and a transcript of each episode can be found at cynergistek.com.

The CyberWire
Chinese, Russian, and Turkish domestic influence campaigns. Zoom’s China troubles. Honda, Enil recover from Ekans. Ransomware attacks against a city and an M&A consultancy.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 26:18


Twitter’s transparency efforts see through accounts being run by Chinese, Russian, and Turkish actors. Zoom is working to both comply with Chinese law and contain the reputational damage involved in doing so. Industrial firms recover from Ekans infestations. Caleb Barlow from CynergisTek on how hospital CISOs are dealing with the COVID-19 situation. Our guest is Ronald Eddings from Palo Alto Networks and the Hacker Valley Studio Podcast on strategies for finding and managing security architects. And it’s not Posh Spice who’s got the attention of Maze; it’s just her M&A advisors. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/9/114

The CyberWire
Cyberwar, cybercrime, and hacktivism: updates on all three. Contact tracing and its discontents. Cybersecurity economic trends during the pandemic.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 21:05


Website defacements in Israel may be hacktivist work. Iranian cyberespionage against Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The latest evolution of ZeuS. The Winnti Group is still hacking, and it still likes stealing in-game commodities. Contact tracing during the pandemic proves harder than many thought it would be. Economic trends for the security sector as it prepares to emerge from the general state of emergency. Caleb Barlow wonders if GDPR may have unintended consequences for stopping COVID-19 scammers. Gabriel Bassett from Verizon on the 2020 DBIR. And if you’re looking for qualified workers, follow the layoff news. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/9/98

The CyberWire
Cyberattacks with kinetic consequences. Thunderspy and evil maids. Developing background to the US bulk power security executive order. Conspiracy theories and the culture of social media.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 20:58


A cyberattack with kinetic effect. Shiny Hunters post more stolen wares online. Thunderspy and evil maids. Some developing background to the US bulk power state-of-emergency Executive Order. Contact tracing apps: reliability, privacy, security, familiarity, and rates of adoption all raise questions. The economic consequences of the pandemic emergency. Caleb Barlow from CynergisTek on Alan Brunacini’s concept of an Incident Action Plan, our guest is James Yeager from CrowdStrike on their Global Threat Report. And the reappearance of the yellow press in social media. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2020/May/CyberWire_2020_05_11.html

The CyberWire
Where’s Kim Jong-un? Disinformation campaigns against European targets. Cyberattack against wastewater treatment plants. Hupigon RAT is back.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 20:42


Reports to the contrary, as far as anyone really knows, North Korea’s Kim is still large and in charge. Poland reports Russian disinformation effort. The EU issues a controversial report on COVID-19 disinformation amid accusations that Europe is knuckling under to Chinese pressure. A cyberattack on wastewater treatment systems in Israel is reported. And the old Hupigon RAT is back, and looking for love. Caleb Barlow from CynergisTek on his responsibilities during an incident from the SOC operator to the CEO, guest is Dave Weinstein from Claroty on threats and existing security violations facing the U.S. critical infrastructure. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2020/April/CyberWire_2020_04_27.html

The CyberWire
Complementary colors: teaming tactics in cybersecurity.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 27:28


We often hear cybersecurity professionals talking about red teams, blue teams, and purple teams. In this episode of CyberWire-X, we investigate what those terms mean, how security teaming approaches have changed over time, and the value of teaming for organizations large and small. Join us for a lively conversation with our experts Austin Scott from Dragos, and Caleb Barlow, from Cynergistek in part one. In part 2, we’ll also hear from Dan DeCloss from Plextrac, the sponsor of today’s episode. 

The CyberWire
Operation Pinball. Implausibly spoofed, not really official, COVID-19 emails. CISA updates US Federal telework guidance. ICO defers some big GDPR fines. Zoom agonistes. Fleeceware in Apple’s store.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 21:03


Operation Pinball roils up Eastern Europe and the Near Abroad. Crooks who can’t write idiomatic American English are spoofing emails from the White House in a COVID-19-themed phishing campaign. CISA updates telework guidelines for Federal agencies. Some GDPR fines are deferred until after the pandemic. Zoom continues to reel from its success. And fleeceware is found in the iTunes store. Caleb Barlow from CynergisTek on OODA loops, guest is Or Katz from Akamai on how current industry (and employee) phishing defenses are being bypassed by attackers. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2020/April/CyberWire_2020_04_09.html

Healthcare Strategies
Keeping Remote Work, Telehealth Secure During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthcare Strategies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 30:43


Caleb Barlow, president and chief executive officer of Cynergistek, shares best practice VPN strategies, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in telehealth and remote work. He outlines recommended tech and policies, as well as the current threat landscape as hackers seek to profit from the national emergency.

The CyberWire
Ransomware hits US natural gas pipeline facility. DRBControl’s espionage campaign. Firmware signing. No bill of attainder against Huawei. A mistrial in the Vault 7 case?

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 20:45


CISA reports a ransomware infestation in a US natural gas compression facility--it arrived by spearphishing and there are, CISA thinks, larger lessons to be learned. A new threat actor, possibly linked to China’s government, is running an espionage campaign against gambling and betting operations in Southeast Asia. More notes on firmware signatures. Huawei loses one in US Federal Court, and the defense asks for a mistrial in the Vault 7 case. Caleb Barlow from CynergisTek on Wigle and the impact your SSID name can have on your privacy, guest is Anita D’Amico from CodeDX on which developers and teams are more likely to write vulnerable software. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2020/February/CyberWire_2020_02_19.html Support our show

The CyberWire
Chinese cyber espionage in Malaysia and Japan. Android Bluetooth bug. Google expels suspect apps from the Play store. More Iowa caucus finger-pointing. US preps indictments of Chinese nationals.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 25:36


Chinese espionage groups target Malaysian officials, and two more Japanese defense contractors say they were breached, also by China. Google patches Android problems, including an unusual Bluetooth bug. Google also expels apps that wanted unreasonable permissions from the Play store. Some in Iowa say the DNC pushed an eleventh-hour security patch to IowaReporterApp. The US may indict more Chinese nationals for hacking. More Senate reporting on 2016 Russian influence. Caleb Barlow from Synergistek with more insights on hospitals and ransomware, this time from the patient’s perspective. Guest is Matt Cauthorn from ExtraHop comparing cloud platforms’ similarities and differences. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2020/February/CyberWire_2020_02_07.html Support our show

The CyberWire
Hacking the UN. Avast closes Jumpshot over privacy uproar. Facebook settles a biometric lawsuit. Data exposures, a LiveRamp compromise, and more newly aggressive ransomware.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 22:54


UN agencies in Geneva and Vienna were successfully hacked last summer in an apparent espionage campaign. Avast shuts down its Jumpshot data analysis subsidiary and resolves to stick to its security last. Facebook reaches a preliminary, $550 million settlement in a privacy class-action lawsuit. SpiceJet and Sprint suffer data exposures. LiveRamp was compromised for ad fraud. And Russia blocks ProtonMail and StartMail. Caleb Barlow from Cynergistek on the business impact of ransomware on a hospital. Guest is Matthew Doan, cyberecurity policy fellow at New America, discussing his recent recent Harvard Business Review article “Companies Need to Rethink What Cybersecurity Leadership Is.” For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2020/January/CyberWire_2020_01_30.html Support our show

The CyberWire
No major Iranian cyberattacks against the US so far, as both sides appear interested in cooling off. The Cyber Solarium offers a preview of its coming report on US cyber strategy.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 21:13


Iran took some missile shots at two US air bases in Iraq last night, and President Trump barked back in a late morning press conference, but actually both sides seem inclined to move toward de-escalation. No major Iranian cyberattacks have developed, despite some low-grade skid vandalism of indifferently defended sites, but CISA’s warnings seem generally to be taken seriously. And the Cyber Solarium gave a preview of its recommendations for a US national cyber strategy. Caleb Barlow from CynergisTek with insights on potential cyber attacks from Iran. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2020/January/CyberWire_2020_01_08.html Support our show

The Wall Street Resource
CynergisTek, Inc. (CTEK) Caleb Barlow, CEO

The Wall Street Resource

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 22:38


CynergisTek is a top-ranked cybersecurity firm dedicated to serving the information assurance needs of the healthcare industry. CynergisTek offers specialized services and solutions to help organizations achieve privacy, security, and compliance goals. Since 2004, the company has served as a partner to hundreds of healthcare organizations and is dedicated to supporting and educating the industry by contributing to relevant industry associations. The company has been recognized by KLAS in the 2016 and 2018 Cybersecurity reports as a top performing firm in healthcare cybersecurity, as well as the 2017 Best in KLAS winner for Cybersecurity Advisory Services.

The CyberWire
Arrest by algorithm. Dangers of data enrichment. Golden Falcon in Kazakhstan. FCC vs. Huawei and ZTE. Internet sovereignty. Chuckling Squad popped for Twitter caper. Other crime and punishment.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 20:36


A defection and a leak expose Chinese espionage and social control operations. Data aggregation and enrichment seem to underlie a big inadvertent data exposure. Something seems to be up in Kazakhstan’s networks. The US FCC takes a swing at Huawei and ZTE. Russia moves closer to its desired Internet sovereignty. A Chuckling Squad member is in custody. A spy goes to prison, cyber hoods do time, and the rats are up to no good in Estonia. That’s the rodents, not the Trojans. Caleb Barlow from Cynergistek with insights gained from a scammer’s call. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2019/November/CyberWire_2019_11_25.html  Support our show

The CyberWire
Clickfraud and third-parties (both SDKs and stores). Trojanized TOR browser steals from Russian users. WiFi bugs. Sketchy jailbreak. Big Tech on free speech. Cooperation against terrorism.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 25:41


Clickfraud arrives via a third-party SDK, and the app developers who used it say they didn’t know nuthin’. Maybe they didn’t. A Trojanized TOR browser warns its bro’s that, whoa, you’re out of date and the police might see you, but it’s really just stealing the bros’ alt-coin. WiFi bugs are fixed in Kindle and Alexa. Don’t try to jailbreak your iPhone from a sketchy Checkrain site. Two Big Tech companies take different directions on free speech. And Russia gets an assist from Uncle Sam. Craig Williams from Cisco Talos on a Tortoiseshell creating a fake veteran’s job site. Guest is Caleb Barlow from Cynergistek on the challenges of securing medical records. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2019/October/CyberWire_2019_10_18.html  Support our show

Security Intelligence Podcast
Travel Security: Why Data Safety Doesn't Get a Day Off

Security Intelligence Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 20:41


Sunscreen? Check. Boarding pass? Got it. The resolve not to connect to the airport WiFi? Getting there.   This summer, add cyber hygiene best practices to your travel checklist. Caleb Barlow, Vice President of X-Force Threat Intelligence for IBM Security, shares insights on travel and transportation industry security. Caleb explains why the transportation industry is a target for attackers and how individual travelers can protect their personal information. Pam and David discuss the tension between convenience and security while traveling and offer more tips for traveling securely. For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

The CyberWire
Settling in with GDPR — CyberWire-X

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 29:55


In the second episode of our new, four-part series, called “Ground Truth or Consequences: the challenges and opportunities of regulation in cyberspace,” we take a look at the impact GDPR has had since it's implementation in May 2018. Joining us are Emily Mossburg from Deloitte, Caleb Barlow from IBM and Steve Durbin from ISF. Later in the program we'll hear from Jason Hart, CTO for enterprise and cybersecurity at Gemalto. They're the sponsors of this show.

The CyberWire
2018 forecast — CyberWire Special Edition

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2018 32:39


It’s fair to say that 2017 was a busy year when it came to cyber security, and as we head into 2018 there’s certainly no sign of things slowing down. Days into the new year the news of serious vulnerabilities like Meltdown and Spectre, the ongoing threat of ransomware, major data and privacy breaches, and political unrest around the world, well, hold onto your hats, it looks like we may be in for a bumpy ride. In this CyberWire special edition, we’ve gathered a group of seasoned cyber security experts to share their views on what we might expect over the coming year.  Nate Beach-Westmoreland is Head of Strategic Threat Intelligence at Booz Allen's Cyber4Sight. https://www.linkedin.com/in/natebeachw/   Christopher Porter is Chief Intelligence Strategist at FireEye. https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-porter-039620112/   Caleb Barlow is Vice President Threat Intelligence at IBM Security. https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebbarlow/

Security Intelligence Podcast
New Year, New Threats: 5 Security Predictions That Will Take Hold in 2018

Security Intelligence Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 16:50


Wondering what lies ahead for cybersecurity in 2018? In this podcast Caleb Barlow, VP of Threat Intelligence at IBM Security, discusses the top 5 security predictions that emerged from a recent poll of the IBM X-Force experts. The list includes AI vs. AI battles and a new plague of ransomware, but you'll have to tune in to hear the rest. Listen now and leave a comment letting us know which predictions you agree with and what additional trends you expect to see in the new year. And if you're interested in emerging threats, bookmark the IBM X-Force Security Research homepage [https://ibm.co/2iZOiFw] for all the latest reports and thought leadership.

TED Talks Daily
Where is cybercrime really coming from? | Caleb Barlow

TED Talks Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 14:36


Cybercrime netted a whopping $450 billion in profits last year, with 2 billion records lost or stolen worldwide. Security expert Caleb Barlow calls out the insufficiency of our current strategies to protect our data. His solution? We need to respond to cybercrime with the same collective effort as we apply to a health care crisis, sharing timely information on who is infected and how the disease is spreading. If we're not sharing, he says, then we're part of the problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Security Intelligence Podcast
Insights on WannaCry from IBM Security VP, Caleb Barlow, and IBM X-Force IRIS Lead, Kevin Albano

Security Intelligence Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 5:27


Caleb Barlow, Vice President of Threat Intelligence at IBM Security, and Kevin Albano, IBM X-Force IRIS Global Lead for Threat Intelligence, have the information you need on the WannaCry/WanaCrypt0r 2.0 ransomware attack. On Friday, May 12, in the midst of what would become the biggest ever global ransomware attack, they shared their insights on the developing situation and offered recommendations for organizations that may be impacted. RESOURCES: - To learn more about the technical details of the WannaCry attack, visit the IBM X-Force Exchange [http://bit.ly/2qjEs6l]. - To watch the on-demand webinar, "WannaCry Ransomware Attack: What to Do Now," visit http://bit.ly/2pTiNOs. - To download the Ransomware Response Guide from IBM Incident Response Services, visit https://ibm.co/2qkccQr. - To read the detailed blog post, "WannaCry Ransomware Spreads Across the Globe, Makes Organizations Wanna Cry About Microsoft Vulnerability," visit https://ibm.co/2pOYYIe. - To contact the IBM X-Force Incident Response Hotline: USA +1-888-241-9812, Global +1-312-212-8034

Beer & Bytes
Ep40 Cybercrime and Jamie Campbell of banking app Bud

Beer & Bytes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2017 27:50


IBM security chief Caleb Barlow has just delivered a mind-blowing Ted Talk on internet fraud. We pick up the theme, probing the seething, scaly, scummy substratum of the web that is Cybercrime. Our interviewee this week is the delightful, insightful Jamie Campbell of banking app Bud. It's great news for coffee quaffers as Jamie drops the bombshell that saving money by cutting down on your regular cup might be a step too far. And, as per, we unapologetically imbibe some fine ales (donated this week by Martin and Nick Bamford of Informed Choice Financial Planning- thanks chaps!). Let's roll!

TEDTalks Technologie
D'où vient vraiment la cybercriminalité ? | Caleb Barlow

TEDTalks Technologie

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2017 14:27


La cybercriminalité a atteint 450 milliards de dollars de profit l'année dernière avec 2 milliards de documents perdus ou volés à travers le monde. L'expert en sécurité Caleb Barlow dénonce l'insuffisance de nos stratégies actuelles pour protéger nos données. Sa solution ? Nous devons répondre à la cybercriminalité avec le même effort collectif que nous appliquons face à une crise de santé en partageant, en temps opportun, des informations sur qui est infecté et comment la maladie se propage. Si nous ne partageons pas, dit-il, nous faisons partie du problème.

TEDTalks Tecnologia
De onde realmente vem o crime cibernético? | Caleb Barlow

TEDTalks Tecnologia

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2017 14:27


O crime cibernético arrecadou US$ 450 bilhões em lucros no ano passado, com 2 bilhões de registros perdidos ou roubados em todo o mundo. O especialista em segurança Caleb Barlow alerta sobre a insuficiência de nossas estratégias atuais para proteger nossos dados. A solução dele? Precisamos responder ao crime cibernético com o mesmo esforço coletivo que aplicamos a uma crise de saúde, compartilhando informações oportunas sobre quem está infectado e como a doença está se espalhando. Se não estamos compartilhando, ele diz, então somos parte do problema.

TEDTalks Tecnología
¿De dónde viene realmente el ciberdelito? | Caleb Barlow

TEDTalks Tecnología

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2017 14:27


El ciberdelito anotó un enorme beneficio de USD 450 000 millones el año pasado, con 2000 millones de registros perdidos o robados en todo el mundo. El experto en seguridad Caleb Barlow pone de manifiesto la insuficiencia de nuestras estrategias actuales para proteger nuestros datos. ¿Su solución? Tenemos que responder al ciberdelito con el mismo esfuerzo colectivo que aplicamos a una crisis de atención de salud, compartiendo información oportuna sobre quién está infectado y cómo se está propagando la enfermedad. Si no compartimos, dice, entonces somos parte del problema.

TEDTalks 기술
사이버 범죄의 진짜 원인은 무엇일까요? | 칼렙 발로우(Caleb Barlow)

TEDTalks 기술

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2017 14:27


사이버 범죄로 작년에 4천 5백억 달러의 막대한 손실을 입었으며, 전 세계적으로 20억 개의 자료가 분실되거나 도난당했습니다. 보안 전문가인 칼렙 발로우(Caleb Barlow)는 현재 데이터 보호를 위한 전략의 부족함을 지적합니다. 그가 제시한 해결책은 무엇일까요? 우리는 의료적 위기 상황에 적용되는 것과 같은 공동의 노력으로 사이버 범죄에 대응하고, 누가 감염되었는지, 질병이 어떻게 퍼지고 있는지에 대한 정보를 공유해야 한다고 합니다. 그는 우리가 정보를 공유하지 않는다면, 우리에게도 문제가 있다고 말합니다.

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TED Talks Technology
Where is cybercrime really coming from? | Caleb Barlow

TED Talks Technology

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2017 14:27


Cybercrime netted a whopping $450 billion in profits last year, with 2 billion records lost or stolen worldwide. Security expert Caleb Barlow calls out the insufficiency of our current strategies to protect our data. His solution? We need to respond to cybercrime with the same collective effort as we apply to a health care crisis, sharing timely information on who is infected and how the disease is spreading. If we're not sharing, he says, then we're part of the problem.

The CyberWire
Daily & Week in Review: Korean cyber alert amid a presidential impeachment. Germany calls out Fancy Bear for influence ops. Georgia—the Dixie one, not the one in the Caucasus—demands a cyber explanation. Holiday phishing, the enduring DDoS threat, and

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2016 19:58


In today's podcast, South Korea braces for the North to take cyber advantage of a constitutional crisis, but so far all's quiet. (Or most is quiet, anyway.) Germany takes official notice that Fancy Bear is working to disrupt next year's elections. The US state of Georgia thinks DHS may have tried to penetrate its election system post-election, and it wants to know what's up. ISIS is back online, and calling for attacks against Americans and Shiites. A phishing campaign trolls customer service reps with fileless malware. Experts expect more Mirai-driven DDoS. Rick Howard from Palo Alto Networks tells about the Cybersecurity Canon. Caleb Barlow from IBM Security explains the importance of a well practiced resiliency plan.  And the Avalanche criminal kingpin is on the lam after being sprung from a Ukrainian jail.

ShoreTel
ShoreTel Executive Discusses Key Announcement

ShoreTel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2009 11:30


Executives from ShoreTel and IBM discuss key announcementKevin Gavin, VP of Marketing for ShoreTel, and Caleb Barlow, Director of Lotus Foundations for IBM.

ShoreTel
ShoreTel Executive Discusses Key Announcement

ShoreTel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2009 11:30


Executives from ShoreTel and IBM discuss key announcementKevin Gavin, VP of Marketing for ShoreTel, and Caleb Barlow, Director of Lotus Foundations for IBM.