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The FBI deletes PlugX malware from thousands of U.S. computers. Researchers uncover vulnerabilities in Windows 11 allowing attackers to bypass protections and execute code at the kernel level. A look at (a busy) Patch Tuesday. Researchers uncovered six critical vulnerabilities in a popular Linux file transfer tool. Texas sues Allstate for allegedly collecting, using, and selling driving data without proper consent. An executive order enables AI developers to build data centers on federal lands. On our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Mike Hamilton, Chief Information Officer at Cloudflare, discussing how tech sprawl emulates the snake game. Meta profits while users suffer. 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. Industry Voices Segment On our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Mike Hamilton, Chief Information Officer at Cloudflare, discussing how tech sprawl emulates the snake game. You can read Mike’s thoughts here. Selected Reading FBI deletes Chinese PlugX malware from thousands of US computers (Bleeping Computer) Windows 11 Security Features Bypassed to Obtain Arbitrary Code Execution in Kernel Mode (Cyber Security News) Microsoft Patches Eight Zero-Days to Start the Year (Infosecurity Magazine) Chrome 132 Patches 16 Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek) Nvidia, Zoom, Zyxel Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek) Ivanti Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Endpoint Manager (SecurityWeek) Zoom Patches Multiple Vulnerabilities That Let Attackers Escalate Privileges (Cyber Security News) Apple Patches Flaw That Allows Kernel Security Bypassing (GovInfo Security) ICS Patch Tuesday: Security Advisories Published by Schneider, Siemens, Phoenix Contact, CISA (SecurityWeek) Linux Rsync File Transfer Tool Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code (Cyber Security News) Allstate car insurer sued for tracking drivers without permission (Bleeping Computer) Biden Opens US Federal Sites for AI Data Center Growth (BankInfo Security) Instagram Ads Send This Nudify Site 90 Percent of Its Traffic (404 Media) 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 [email protected] 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

A draft cybersecurity executive order from the Biden administration seeks to bolster defenses. Researchers identify a “mass exploitation campaign” targeting Fortinet firewalls. A Chinese-language illicit online marketplace is growing at an alarming rate. CISA urges patching of a second BeyondTrust vulnerability. The UK proposes banning ransomware payments by public sector and critical infrastructure organizations. A critical flaw in Google’s authentication flow exposes millions to unauthorized access.OWASP releases its first Non-Human Identities (NHI) Top 10. A Microsoft lawsuit targets individuals accused of bypassing safety controls in its Azure OpenAI tools. Our guest is Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, discussing digital executive protection. The feds remind the health care sector that AI must first do no harm. 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 Our guest is Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, discussing digital executive protection. Selected Reading Second Biden cyber executive order directs agency action on fed security, AI, space (CyberScoop) Snoops exploited Fortinet firewalls with 'probable' 0-day (The Register) The ‘Largest Illicit Online Marketplace’ Ever Is Growing at an Alarming Rate, Report Says (WIRED) CISA Warns of Second BeyondTrust Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks (SecurityWeek) UK Considers Ban on Ransomware Payments by Public Bodies (Infosecurity Magazine) Google OAuth "Sign in with Google" Vulnerability Exposes Millions of Accounts to Data Theft (Cyber Security News) OWASP Publishes First-Ever Top 10 “Non-Human Identities (NHI) Security Risks (Cyber Security News) Microsoft Sues Harmful Fake AI Image Crime Ring (GovInfo Security) Feds Tell Health Sector to Watch for Bias in AI Decisions (BankInfo Security) 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 [email protected] 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

An MFA outage affects Microsoft 365 Office apps. The Biden administration introduces new export controls to block adversaries from accessing advanced AI chips. A Dutch university cancels lectures after a cyberattack. Three Russian nationals have been indicted for operating cryptocurrency mixers. Juniper Networks releases security updates for Junos OS. Spain’s largest telecommunications company confirms a data breach. The “Banshee” infostealer leverages a stolen Apple encryption algorithm. Researchers uncover a novel ransomware campaign targeting Amazon S3 buckets. A major data broker suffers a major data breach. Our guest Philippe Humeau, CEO and Founder of CrowdSec, shares the biggest issues currently facing cybersecurity and how open-source cybersecurity platforms combat them. The weirdness of AI. 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 Our guest Philippe Humeau, CEO and Founder of CrowdSec, shares the biggest issues currently facing cybersecurity and how open-source cybersecurity platforms combat them. Selected Reading Microsoft MFA outage blocking access to Microsoft 365 apps (Bleeping Computer) White House Moves to Restrict AI Chip Exports (GovInfo Security) New Ransomware Group Uses AI to Develop Nefarious Tools (Infosecurity Magazine) Cyberattack forces Dutch university to cancel lectures (The Record) 3 Russians Indicted for Operating Blender.io and Sinbad.io Crypto Mixers (Hackread) Juniper Networks Fixes High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Junos OS (SecurityWeek) Aviatrix Controller RCE Vulnerability Exploited In The Wild (Cyber Security News) Hackers Exploiting YouTube to Spread Malware That Steals Browser Data (GB Hackers) Banshee 2.0 Malware Steals Apple's Encryption to Hide on Macs (Dark Reading) A breach of a data broker's trove of location data threatens the privacy of millions (TechCrunch) Abusing AWS Native Services: Ransomware Encrypting S3 Buckets with SSE-C (Halcyon) AI Mistakes Are Very Different Than Human Mistakes (IEEE Spectrum) 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 [email protected] 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

This week, we are joined by Kyla Cardona and Aurora Johnson from SpyCloud discussing their research "China’s Surveillance State Is Selling Citizen Data as a Side Hustle." Chinese technology companies, under CCP mandate, collect vast amounts of data on citizens, creating opportunities for corrupt insiders to steal and resell this information on dark markets. These stolen datasets, aggregated into "Social Work Libraries" (SGKs), mirror lower-tech versions of CCP internal security databases. Kyla and Aurora discuss how Chinese cybercriminals use these SGKs and their implications compared to Western, European, and Russian cybercrime ecosystems. With expertise in Chinese OSINT and cybersecurity policy, both researchers bring deep insights into the geopolitical and technical dynamics of China's digital landscape. The research can be found here: “Pantsless Data”: Decoding Chinese Cybercrime TTPs A Deep Dive Into the Intricate Chinese Cybercrime Ecosystem China’s Surveillance State Is Selling Citizen Data as a Side Hustle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please enjoy this encore episode, where we are joined by Senior Security Officer at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Michael Bishop Jr. as he shares his journey from Army infantryman deployed to Iraq to working in cybersecurity. After 12 years in the U.S. Army, Mike found himself in a rough spot. Looking for work and having some personal challenges, Mike's mentor, an Army officer he met while enlisted, recognized Mike's struggles and helped to nudge him toward cybersecurity. Mike credits his mentor with helping him transition to where he is today. Undergoing training for cybersecurity, he was tested in many areas and found the route he wanted to go. We thank Michael for sharing his story with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New details emerge about Chinese hackers breaching the US Treasury Department. The Supreme Court considers the TikTok ban. Chinese hackers exploit a zero-day flaw in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN. A new credit card skimmer malware targets WordPress checkout pages. The Banshee macOS info-stealer has been updated. A California health services organization reports a data breach. A Florida firm pays a $337,750 HIPAA settlement following a 2018 breach. Samsung patches Android devices. A Proton Mail outage hits users worldwide. A popular e-card site recovers from malware. CertByte segment host Chris Hare interviews our guest Casey Marks, ISC2's Chief Qualifications Officer, about the future of certifications. That’s a feature, not a hack. 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 CertByte segment host Chris Hare interviews our guest Casey Marks, ISC2's Chief Qualifications Officer, about certifications and where they could be heading. You can check out their 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce study here. Selected Reading Chinese hackers breached US government office that assesses foreign investments for national security risks (CNN) Supreme Court considers whether to allow TikTok ban to take effect (NBC News) Ivanti VPN zero-day exploited by Chinese hackers (SC Media) New Skimmer Malware Hijacking WordPress Websites to Steal Credit Cards (Cyber Security News) Banshee macOS Malware Expands Targeting (SecurityWeek) BayMark Health Services Reports Data Breach, Exposing Patient Information (The Cyber Express) Florida Firm Fined $337K by Feds for Data Deleted in Hack (BankInfo Security) Samsung Patches Multiple Vulnerabilities That Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code (Cyber Security News) Proton Mail still down as Proton recovers from worldwide outage (Bleeping Computer) GroupGreeting e-card site attacked in “zqxq” campaign (Malwarebytes) Microsoft DRM Hacking Raises Questions on Vulnerability Disclosures (SecurityWeek) Facebook awards researcher $100,000 for finding bug that granted internal access (RocketNews) Developers sent into security panic by 'useful feature' (The Register) 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 [email protected] 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

The Biden administration is finalizing an executive order to bolster U.S. cybersecurity. Ivanti releases emergency updates to address a critical zero-day vulnerability. A critical vulnerability is discovered in Kerio Control firewall software. Palo Alto Networks patches multiple vulnerabilities in its retired migration tool. Fake exploits for Microsoft vulnerabilities lure security researchers. A medical billing company data breach affects over 360,000. A cyberattack disrupts the city of Winston-Salem. CrowdStrike identifies a phishing campaign exploiting its recruitment branding. Our guest is Danny Allen, CTO from Snyk, sharing how a balanced approach between AI and human oversight can strengthen cybersecurity. The worst of the worst from CES. 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 Our guest is Danny Allen, CTO from Snyk, sharing how a balanced approach between AI and human oversight can strengthen cybersecurity. Learn more in Snyk’s AI Readiness Report about how some companies are still hesitant to adopt AI, despite its clear benefits in addressing human error and keeping up with fast-evolving technology. Selected Reading White House Rushes to Finish Cyber Order After China Hacks (Bloomberg) Zero-Day Patch Alert: Ivanti Connect Secure Under Attack (GovInfo Security) GFI KerioControl Firewall Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild (SecurityWeek) Palo Alto Networks Patches High-Severity Vulnerability in Retired Migration Tool (SecurityWeek) Security pros baited by fake Windows LDAP exploits (The Register) Major US medical billing firm breached, 360K+ customers' healthcare data leaked (Cybernews) Recruitment Phishing Scam Imitates CrowdStrike Hiring Process (CrowdStrike) Some Winston-Salem city services knocked offline by cyberattack (The Record) Excelsior Orthopaedics Data Breach Impacts 357,000 People (SecurityWeek) The 'Worst in Show' CES Products Put Your Data at Risk and Cause Waste, Privacy Advocates Say (SecurityWeek) 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 [email protected] 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

Researchers ID a new Mirai-based botnet. Android devices get their first round of updates for the new year. Criminals exploit legitimate Apple and Google services in sophisticated voice phishing attacks. Japan attributes over 200 cyberattacks to the Chinese hacking group MirrorFace. A PayPal phishing scam exploits legitimate platform functionality. SonicWall addresses critical vulnerabilities in its SonicOS software. CISA warns of active exploitation of vulnerabilities in Mitel MiCollab. A new government backed labelling program hopes to help consumers choose more secure devices. On today’s CertByte segment, Chris Hare and Steven Burnley unpack a question from N2K’s ISC2® Certified in Cyber Security (CC) Practice Test. Streaming license plate readers - no password required. 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. CertByte Segment Welcome to CertByte! On this bi-weekly segment hosted by Chris Hare, a content developer and project management specialist at N2K. In each segment, Chris is joined by an N2K Content Developer to help illustrate the learning. This week, Chris is joined by Steven Burnley to break down a question targeting the CC - Certified in Cyber Security certification by ISC2®. Today’s question comes from N2K’s ISC2® Certified in Cyber Security (CC) Practice Test. The CC(SM) - Certified in Cyber Security is an entry-level, ANAB accredited exam geared towards anyone who wants to prove their foundational skills, knowledge, and abilities. To learn more about this and other related topics under this objective, please refer to the following resource: ISC2 (n.d.). https://www.isc2.org/landing/cc-etextbook Have a question that you’d like to see covered? Email us at [email protected]. If you're studying for a certification exam, check out N2K’s full exam prep library of certification practice tests, practice labs, and training courses by visiting our website at n2k.com/certify. To get the full news to knowledge experience, learn more about our N2K Pro subscription at https://thecyberwire.com/pro. Please note: The questions and answers provided here, and on our site, are not actual current or prior questions and answers from these certification publishers or providers. Additional source: https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cc Selected Reading New Mirai Botnet Exploits Zero-Days in Routers and Smart Devices (Infosecurity Magazine) First Android Update of 2025 Patches Critical Code Execution Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek) A Day in the Life of a Prolific Voice Phishing Crew (Krebs on Security) Japan links Chinese hacker MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks targeting security and tech data (AP News) Casio says hackers stole personal data of 8,500 people during October ransomware attack (TechCrunch) New PayPal Phishing Scam Exploits MS365 Tools and Genuine-Looking Emails (Hackread) Multiple Sonicwall VPN Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Bypass Authentication (Cyber Security News) CISA Warns of Mitel MiCollab Vulnerabilities Exploited in Attacks (SecurityWeek) New Labels Will Help People Pick Devices Less at Risk of Hacking (SecurityWeek) Researcher Turns Insecure License Plate Cameras Into Open Source Surveillance Tool (404 Media) 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 [email protected] 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

China criticizes U.S. sanctions. School districts face cyberattacks over the holiday season. The U.N.’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is investigating a potential data breach. Eagerbee malware targets government organizations and ISPs in the Middle East. A major New York medical center notifies 674,000 individuals of a data breach. Hackers infiltrate Argentina’s Airport Security Police (PSA) payroll system. An industrial networking firm identifies critical vulnerabilities in its cellular routers, secure routers, and network security appliances. Phishing click rates among enterprise users surged in 2024. A California man is suing three banks for allegedly enabling criminals to steal nearly $1 million from him. On our Threat Vector segment, we preview this week’s episode where host David Moulton speaks with Margaret Kelley about the evolving landscape of cloud breaches. Microsoft’s Bing demonstrates imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. 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. Threat Vector Segment On our Threat Vector segment, we preview this week’s episode where host David Moulton speaks with Margaret Kelley about the evolving landscape of cloud breaches and how organizations can defend against sophisticated attacks. You can catch new episodes of Threat Vector every Thursday here and on your favorite podcast app. Selected Reading China Protests US Sanctions for Its Alleged Role in Hacking, Complains of Foreign Hacker Attacks (SecurityWeek) Tencent added to US list of 'Chinese military companies' (The Register) School districts in Maine, Tennessee respond to holiday cyberattacks (The Record) UN aviation agency 'actively investigating' cybercriminal’s claimed data breach (The Record) Eagerbee backdoor deployed against Middle Eastern govt orgs, ISPs (Bleeping Computer) Staten Island Hospital Notifying 674,000 of May 2023 Hack (BankInfo Security) Industrial networking manufacturer Moxa reports 'critical' router bugs (CyberScoop) Phishing Click Rates Triple in 2024 (Infosecurity Magazine) Pig butchering victim sues banks for allowing scammers to open accounts (The Record) Hackers Compromised Argentina’s Airport Security Payroll System (GB Hackers) Microsoft is using Bing to trick people into thinking they’re on Google (The Verge) 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 [email protected] 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

New reports shed light on both Volt and Salt Typhoons. Tenable updates faulty Nessus Agents and resumes plugin updates. A new infostealer campaign targets gamers on Discord. A fake version of a popular browser extension has been discovered stealing login credentials and conducting phishing attacks. ESET warns Windows 10 users of a potential “security fiasco.” A vulnerability in Nuclei allows attackers to bypass template signature verification and inject malicious code. An Indiana dental practice pays a $350,000 settlement over an alleged ransomware coverup. Tim Starks, Senior Reporter from CyberScoop, joins us today to discuss a new United Nations cybercrime treaty and his outlook for 2025. Farewell to a visionary leader. 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 Tim Starks, Senior Reporter from CyberScoop, joins us today to discuss a new United Nations cybercrime treaty and his outlook for 2025. Read Tim’s article on the UN cybercrime treaty here. Selected Reading The US’s Worst Fears of Chinese Hacking Are on Display in Guam (Bloomberg) How Chinese Hackers Graduated From Clumsy Corporate Thieves to Military Weapons (Wall Street Journal) China protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking, complains of foreign hacker attacks (AP News) Tenable Disables Nessus Agents Over Faulty Updates (SecurityWeek) New Infostealer Campaign Uses Discord Videogame Lure (Infosecurity Magazine) Beware! Malicious EditThisCookie Chrome Extension Steals Login Credentials (Cyber Security News) Windows 10 users urged to upgrade to avoid "security fiasco" (Bleeping Computer) Nuclei flaw lets malicious templates bypass signature verification (Bleeping Computer) Dental Practice Pays State in Alleged Data Breach 'Cover Up' (GovInfo Security) Tenable CEO Amit Yoran Dead at 54 (SecurityWeek) 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 [email protected] 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

Technical account manager Dominique West takes us on her career journey from engineering to cybersecurity. Even though her undergraduate degree was in information systems, Dominique did not learn about cybersecurity until she personally experienced credit card fraud. She had a range of positions from working the help desk in an art museum to vulnerability management and cloud security. Dominique mentions remembering feeling isolated as the only black person and one of few women in many situations. These experiences spurred her into action to create Security in Color to help others navigate their way into cybersecurity and share resources are available to them. Dominique recommends those interested in cybersecurity to go ahead and get your hands dirty out there; figure out what you like and what you don't like and do community. We thank Dominique for sharing her story with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karlo Zanki, Reverse Engineer at ReversingLabs, discussing their work on "Malicious PyPI crypto pay package aiocpa implants infostealer code." ReversingLabs' machine learning-based threat hunting system identified a malicious PyPI package, aiocpa, designed to exfiltrate cryptocurrency wallet information. Unlike typical attacks involving typosquatting, the attackers published a seemingly legitimate crypto client tool to build trust before introducing malicious updates. ReversingLabs used its Spectra Assure platform to detect behavioral anomalies and worked with PyPI to remove the package, highlighting the growing need for advanced supply chain security tools to counter increasingly sophisticated threats. The research can be found here: Malicious PyPI crypto pay package aiocpa implants infostealer code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. sanctions Russian and Iranian groups over election misinformation. Apple settles a class action lawsuit over Siri privacy allegations. DoubleClickjacking exploits a timing vulnerability in browser behavior. FireScam targets sensitive info on Android devices. ASUS issues a critical security advisory for several router models. A former crypto boss faces extradition amidst allegations of defrauding investors out of more than $40 billion. HHS unveils proposed updates to HIPAA. Millions of email servers have yet to enable encryption. Our guest is Joe Saunders, Co-Founder & CEO of RunSafe Security discussing the complexities of safeguarding critical infrastructure. Using Doom to prove you’re human. 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 Our guest is Joe Saunders, Co-Founder & CEO of RunSafe Security. Joe joins us to discuss the complexities of safeguarding critical infrastructure amid the looming threat of cyber attacks and military conflict. Selected Reading US Imposes Sanctions on Russian and Iranian Groups Over Disinformation Targeting American Voters (SecurityWeek) Apple Agrees $95M Settlement Over Siri Privacy Violations (Infosecurity Magazine) SysBumps - New Kernel Break Attack Bypassing macOS Systems Security (Cyber Security News) 'DoubleClickjacking' Threatens Major Websites’ Security (GovInfo Security) FireScam Android Malware Packs Infostealer, Spyware Capabilities (SecurityWeek) ASUS Routers Vulnerabilities Allows Arbitrary Code Execution (Cyber Security News) Crypto Boss Extradited to Face $40bn Fraud Charges (Infosecurity Magazine) What's in HHS' Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Overhaul? (GovInfo Security) Over 3 million mail servers without encryption exposed to sniffing attacks (Bleeping Computer) CAPTCHAs now run Doom – on nightmare mode (The Register) 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 [email protected] 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

Chinese hackers breach the U.S. Treasury Department. At least 35 Chrome extensions are compromised. Federal authorities arrest a U.S. Army soldier over accusations of sensitive data stolen from AT&T and Verizon. A misconfigured Amazon cloud server exposes sensitive data from over 800,000 VW EV owners. Rhode Island confirms a data breach linked to ransomware group Brain Cipher. Ascension healthcare confirms the exposure of the personal and medical data of 5.6 million customers. A recent patch to Windows BitLocker encryption proves inadequate. A suspected Chinese hacking campaign is exploiting a vulnerability in Palo Alto firewalls for espionage. The DOJ bans the sale of Americans’ sensitive data to adversarial nations. HHS proposes a HIPAA update to address cybersecurity. Our guest is Mick Baccio, Global Security Advisor at Splunk, with insights on the cybersecurity resilience gap. CISA Director Easterly looks back at 2024. 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 Our guest is Mick Baccio, Global Security Advisor at Splunk’s security research team SURGe, sharing some insights on the cybersecurity resilience gap and top cyber challenges/priorities for the public sector. You can read more about this in SURGe’s blog and whitepaper. Selected Reading US Treasury Department breached through remote support platform (Bleeping Computer) New details reveal how hackers hijacked 35 Google Chrome extensions (Bleeping Computer) U.S. Army Soldier Arrested in AT&T, Verizon Extortions (Krebs on Security) AT&T and Verizon Say Chinese Hackers Ejected From Networks (GovInfo Security) Volkswagen leak exposes private information of 800,000 EV owners, including location data (TechSpot) Hackers Leak Rhode Island Citizens' Data on Dark Web (Infosecurity Magazine) Ascension cyberattack exposed medical data of 5.6M customers (Healthcare IT News) Patched BitLocker Flaw Still Susceptible to Hack (GovInfo Security) Palo Alto Firewalls Backdoored by Suspected Chinese Hackers (BankInfo Security) US prohibits data sales to adversarial nations (SC Media) Massive healthcare breaches prompt US cybersecurity rules overhaul (Bleeping Computer) CISA's 2024 Review Highlights Major Efforts in Cybersecurity Industry Collaboration (Infosecurity Magazine) 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 [email protected] 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

Sharon Lemac-Vincere is an academic that focuses her research on the intersection of space and cyber. She has released a report on space and cybersecurity which outlines how Scotland can lead the way in both industries. You can connect with Sharon on LinkedIn, and read her paper on The Cyber-Safe Gateway : Unlocking Scotland's Space Cybersecurity Potential on this website. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. 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 [email protected] to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to [email protected] and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus 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

While we are on our winter publishing break, please enjoy an episode of our N2K CyberWire network show, The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast by Microsoft Threat Intelligence. See you in 2025! On this week's episode of The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, we discuss the collaborative effort between Microsoft and Fortra to combat the illegal use of cracked Cobalt Strike software, which is commonly employed in ransomware attacks. To break down the situation, our host, Sherrod DeGrippo, is joined by Richard Boscovich, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, Jason Lyons, Principal Investigator with the DCU, and Bob Erdman, Associate VP Research and Development at Fortra. The discussion covers the creative use of DMCA notifications tailored by geographic region to combat cybercrime globally. The group express their optimism about applying these successful techniques to other areas, such as phishing kits, and highlight ongoing efforts to make Cobalt Strike harder to abuse. In this episode you’ll learn: The impact on detection engineers due to the crackdown on cracked Cobalt Strike Extensive automation used to detect and dismantle large-scale threats How the team used the DMCA creatively to combat cybercrime Some questions we ask: Do you encounter any pushback when issuing DMCA notifications? How do you plan to proceed following the success of this operation? Can you explain the legal mechanisms behind this take-down? Resources: View Jason Lyons on LinkedIn View Bob Erdman on LinkedIn View Richard Boscovich on LinkedIn View Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn Related Microsoft Podcasts: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson The BlueHat Podcast Uncovering Hidden Risks Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of N2K media network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Karpf sits down with Mike Silverman, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at FS-ISAC, to discuss the white paper Building Cryptographic Agility in the Financial Sector. Authored by experts from FS-ISAC’s Post-Quantum Cryptography Working Group, the paper addresses the vulnerabilities posed by quantum computing to current cryptographic algorithms. It provides financial institutions with strategies to safeguard sensitive data and maintain trust as these emerging threats evolve. Discover the challenges and actionable steps to build cryptographic agility in this insightful conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While we are on our winter publishing break, please enjoy an episode of our N2K CyberWire network show, The BlueHat Podcast by Microsoft and MSRC. See you in 2025! Yonatan Zunger, CVP of AI Safety & Security at Microsoft joins Nic Fillingham and Wendy Zenone on this week's episode of The BlueHat Podcast. Yonatan explains the distinction between generative and predictive AI, noting that while predictive AI excels in classification and recommendation, generative AI focuses on summarizing and role-playing. He highlights how generative AI's ability to process natural language and role-play has vast potential, though its applications are still emerging. He contrasts this with predictive AI's strength in handling large datasets for specific tasks. Yonatan emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in AI development, stressing the need for continuous safety engineering and diverse perspectives to anticipate and mitigate potential failures. He provides examples of AI's positive and negative uses, illustrating the importance of designing systems that account for various scenarios and potential misuses. In This Episode You Will Learn: How predictive AI anticipates outcomes based on historical data The difficulties and strategies involved in making AI systems safe and secure from misuse How role-playing exercises help developers understand the behavior of AI systems Some Questions We Ask: What distinguishes predictive AI from generative AI? Can generative AI be used to improve decision-making processes? What is the role of unit testing and test cases in policy and AI system development? Resources: View Yonatan Zunger on LinkedIn View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn Related Microsoft Podcasts: Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson Uncovering Hidden Risks Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please enjoy this encore episode of a Special Edition. N2K’s Brandon Karpf speaks with guest Justin Fanelli, Acting CTO of the US Navy, about the US Navy streamlining the innovation process. For some background, you can refer to this article. Additional resources: PEO Digital Innovation Adoption Kit Atlantic Council’s Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption For industry looking to engage with PEO Digital: Industry Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VP of Global Solutions Architecture at eSentire Tia Hopkins shares her career journey and talks about its beginnings in engineering and pivots into cybersecurity leadership. Tia shares how she liked to take things apart when she was young, including the brand new computer her mother bought her and how she was fascinated by all the pieces of it spread all across her bedroom floor. As she started studying engineering, Tia learned she was more of a technologist than an engineer. Tia got her start in technology without completing her formal education by what she says is "grit and right place, right time." Once she was in a management role, Tia wanted to validate her knowledge, experience, and ability and not only completed her bachelor's degree, but also two master's degrees. Tia recently started an organization to encourage and grow interest, confidence, and leaders of women of color in the field of cybersecurity. We thank Tia for sharing her story with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by Asheer Malhotra and Vitor Ventura from Cisco Talos, and they are discussing "Operation Celestial Force employs mobile and desktop malware to target Indian entities." Cisco Talos revealed Operation Celestial Force, an espionage campaign by the Pakistani threat group "Cosmic Leopard," targeting Indian defense, government, and technology sectors. Active for at least six years, the operation has recently increased its use of mobile malware and commercial spyware for surveillance. The research can be found here: Operation Celestial Force employs mobile and desktop malware to target Indian entities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please enjoy this encore episode of Only Malware in the Building. Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Grab your eggnog and don your coziest holiday sweater as we sleuth our way through cyber mysteries with a festive twist! Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by N2K Networks Dave Bittner and Rick Howard to uncover the stories behind notable cyberattacks. Being a security researcher is a bit like being a detective: you gather clues, analyze the evidence, and consult the experts to solve the cyber puzzle. On this episode, our cyber ghosts delve into the past, present, and future of some of the season’s most pressing threats: two-factor authentication (2FA), social engineering scams, and the return to consumer-targeted attacks. Together, Rick, Dave, and Selena deliver a ghostly—but insightful—message about the state of cybersecurity, past, present, and future. Can their advice save your holiday season from digital disaster? Tune in and find out. May your holidays be merry, bright, and free of cyber fright! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please enjoy this encore episode of Solution Spotlight. In this special edition of Solution Spotlight, N2K President, Simone Petrella is talking with ISC2 CEO Clar Rosso about putting a dent in the cybersecurity workforce gap through empowerment, breaking down barriers and expanding DE&I initiatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the CyberWire and our friends! Enjoy our rendition of the 12 Days of Malware created by Dave Bittner and performed by Dave and friends: Rachel Tobac, Jayson Street, Ron Eddings & Chris Cochran, Ray [Redacted], Dinah Davis, Camille Stewart, Rick Howard, Michelle Dennedy, Jack Rhysider, Johannes Ullrich, and Charity Wright. Ba dum bum bum. Sing along if you are game! Check out our video for the full effect! The 12 Days of Malware lyrics On the first day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: A keylogger logging my keys. On the second day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the third day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the fourth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the fifth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the sixth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the seventh day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the eighth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the ninth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the tenth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! (Bah-dum-dum-dum!) 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the eleventh day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 11 Phishers phishing... 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! (Bah-dum-dum-dum!) 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the twelfth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 12 Hackers hacking... 11 Phishers phishing... 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gather 'round for a holiday treat like no other! In this festive edition of Only Malware in the Building, we present A Social Engineering Carol—a cunning twist on the classic Dickens tale, penned and created by our very own Dave Bittner. Follow a modern-day Scrooge as they navigate the ghostly consequences of phishing, vishing, and smishing in this holiday cybersecurity fable. Don't miss the accompanying video, packed with holiday cheer and cyber lessons to keep you safe this season! Check it out now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please enjoy this encore of T-Minus Space Daily. A few hours prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Russia’s military intelligence launched a cyberattack against ViaSat’s KA-SAT satellite network, which was used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It prevented them from using satellite communications to respond to the invasion. After the ViaSat hack, numerous cyber operations were conducted against the space sector from both sides of the conflict. What have we learnt from the Viasat attack? Clémence Poirier has written a report on the Viasat cybersecurity attack during the war in Ukraine. Hacking the Cosmos: Cyber operations against the space sector. You can connect with Clémence Poirier on LinkedIn, and read her report on this website. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. 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 [email protected] to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to [email protected] and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus 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

While we are on our winter publishing break, please enjoy an episode of our N2K CyberWire network show, Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks. See you in 2025! Announcement: We are pleased to share an exciting announcement about Cortex XDR at the top of our show. You can learn more here. Check out our episode on "Cyber Espionage and Financial Crime: North Korea’s Double Threat" with Assaf Dahan, Director of Threat Research at Palo Alto Networks Cortex team. Join host David Moulton on Threat Vector, as he dives deep into the rapidly evolving XDR landscape with Allie Mellen, Principal Analyst at Forrester. With expertise in security operations, nation-state threats, and the application of AI in security, Allie offers an inside look at how XDR is reshaping threat detection and response. From tackling the SIEM market’s current challenges to optimizing detection engineering, Allie provides invaluable insights into the people, processes, and tools central to an effective SOC. This episode offers listeners a thoughtful exploration of how to navigate today's complex threat landscape and separate XDR hype from reality. Perfect for cybersecurity professionals looking to stay ahead in the field, tune in to hear expert perspectives on the next steps in cybersecurity resilience. Ready to go deeper? Join Josh Costa, Director of Product Marketing, Allie Mellen, Principal Analyst at Forrester and David Moulton, Director of Content and Thought Leadership for Unit 42 as they discuss the State of XDR https://start.paloaltonetworks.com/State-of-XDR-with-Forrester. Join the conversation on our social media channels: Website: http://www.paloaltonetworks.com Threat Research: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/LifeatPaloAltoNetworks/⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/palo-alto-networks/ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@paloaltonetworks Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PaloAltoNtwks⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Threat Vector Threat Vector, Palo Alto Networks podcast, is your premier destination for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends. The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers. Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization. Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto Networks enables your team to prevent successful cyberattacks with an automated approach that delivers consistent security across the cloud, network, and mobile. ⁠http://paloaltonetworks.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal judge finds NSO Group liable for hacking WhatsApp. China accuses the U.S. government of cyberattacks. The UK’s Operation Destabilise uncovers a vast criminal network. An alleged LockBit developer says he did it for the money. Apache releases a security update for their Tomcat web server. Siemens issues a security advisory for their User Management Component. Italy’s data protection authority fines OpenAI $15.6 million. Researchers demonstrate a method to bypass the latest Wi-Fi security protocol. Apple sends potential spyware victims to a nonprofit for help. Our guest is Sven Krasser, CrowdStrike's Senior Vice President Data Science and Chief Scientist, talking about balancing AI and human intervention. Hackers supersize their McDonald’s delivery orders. 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, our guest is Sven Krasser, CrowdStrike's Senior Vice President Data Science and Chief Scientist, talking about balancing AI and human intervention. Selected Reading Judge rules NSO Group is liable for spyware hacks targeting 1,400 WhatsApp user devices (Recorded Future) Chinese cyber center points finger at U.S. over alleged cyberattacks to steal trade secrets (CyberScoop) Inside Operation Destabilise: How a ransomware investigation linked Russian money laundering and street-level drug dealing (Recorded Future) Suspected LockBit dev faces extradition to the US (The Register) Apache fixes remote code execution bypass in Tomcat web server (Bleeping Computer) Siemens Warn of Critical Vulnerability in UMC (GovInfoSecurity) Italy's Privacy Watchdog Fines OpenAI for ChatGPT's Violations in Collecting Users Personal Data (SecurityWeek) WPA3 Network Password Bypassed via MITM Attack & Social Engineering (CyberSecurityNews.com) Apple Warns Users Of iPhone Spyware Attacks—What You Need To Know (Forbes) McDonald’s Delivery App Vulnerability Let Anyone Place an Order for Just $0.01 (CyberSecurityNews.com) 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 [email protected] 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

CEO and co-founder of SafeGuard Cyber Jim Zufoletti shares his journey starting out as an intrepreneur and transformation into a serial entrepreneur in cybersecurity. Jim shares how he got his feet wet working for others as an intrepreneur and catching the entrepreneurial bug in the mid-90s. He has co-founded a number of companies starting with FreeMarkets, a B2B ecommerce company. After that went public and Jim moved on, he went to business school at the University of Virginia and crossed paths with his future co-founder of SafeGuard Cyber. At UVA, Jim was inspired by a professor who exposed him to the effectuation approach to entrepreneurship, Along those lines, Jim recommends those looking to start a business in cyber build their experience portfolio. Jim took what he learned to help build where he is today. His company helps protect the humans in this new digital world with the current work from home environment. And, we thank Jim for sharing his story with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Khan, VP of Security Operations at Barracuda, joins to discuss his team's work on "The evolving use of QR codes in phishing attacks." Cybercriminals are evolving phishing tactics by embedding QR codes, or “quishing,” into PDF documents attached to emails, tricking recipients into scanning them to access malicious websites that steal credentials. Barracuda researchers found over half a million such emails from June to September 2024, with most impersonating brands like Microsoft, DocuSign, and Adobe to exploit urgency and trust. To counter these attacks, businesses should deploy multilayered email security, use AI-powered detection tools, educate employees on QR code risks, and enable multifactor authentication to safeguard accounts. The research can be found here: Threat Spotlight: The evolving use of QR codes in phishing attacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russian hackers attack Ukraine’s state registers. NotLockBit is a new ransomware strain targeting macOS and Windows. Sophos discloses three critical vulnerabilities in its Firewall product. The BadBox botnet infects over 190,000 Android devices. BeyondTrust patches two critical vulnerabilities. Hackers stole $2.2 billion from cryptocurrency platforms in 2024. Officials dismantle a live sports streaming piracy ring. Rockwell Automation patches critical vulnerabilities in a device used for energy control in industrial systems. A new report from Dragos highlights ransomware groups targeting industrial sectors. A Ukrainian national is sentenced to 60 months in prison for distributing the Raccoon Infostealer malware. We bid a fond farewell to our colleague Rick Howard, who’s retiring after years of inspiring leadership, wisdom, and camaraderie. The LockBit gang tease what’s yet to come. 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’s guest segment is bittersweet as we bid farewell to our beloved Rick Howard, who’s retiring after years of inspiring leadership, wisdom, and camaraderie. Join us in celebrating his incredible journey, sharing heartfelt memories, and letting him know just how deeply he’ll be missed by all of us here at N2K. Selected Reading Ukraine’s state registers hit with one of Russia’s largest cyberattacks, officials say (The Record) NotLockBit - Previously Unknown Ransomware Attack Windows & macOS (GB Hackers) Critical Sophos Firewall Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Remote Code (Cyber Security News) Botnet of 190,000 BadBox-Infected Android Devices Discovered (SecurityWeek) BeyondTrust Security Incident — Command Injection and Escalation Weaknesses (CVE-2024-12356, CVE-2024-12686) (SOCRadar) Crypto-Hackers Steal $2.2bn as North Koreans Dominate (Infosecurity Magazine) Massive live sports piracy ring with 812 million yearly visits taken offline (Bleeping Computer) Rockwell PowerMonitor Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Hacking of Industrial Systems (SecurityWeek) Ransomware Attackers Target Industries with Low Downtime Tolerance (Infosecurity Magazine) Ukrainian Raccoon Infostealer Operator Sentenced to Prison in US (SecurityWeek) NetWalker Ransomware Operator Sentenced For Hacking Hundreds Of Organizations (Cyber Security News) LockBit Admins Tease a New Ransomware Version (Infosecurity Magazine) 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 [email protected] 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

CISA urges senior government officials to enhance mobile device security. Russian state-sponsored hacker group Sandworm is targeting Ukrainian soldiers. A website bug in GPS tracking firm Hapn is exposing customer information. Multiple critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Sharp branded routers. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission fines Meta $263 million for alleged GDPR violations. Google releases an urgent Chrome security update to address four high-rated vulnerabilities. Cyberattacks on India-based organizations surged 92% year-over-year. Cybercriminals target Google Calendar to launch phishing attacks. Fortinet patches a critical vulnerability in FortiWLM. Juniper Networks warns of a botnet infection targeting routers with default credentials. Our guest is Jeff Krull, principal and practice leader of Baker Tilly's cybersecurity practice, with advice on using employee access controls to limit internal cyber threats. When is “undesirable” a badge of honor? 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 Our guest is Jeff Krull, principal and practice leader of Baker Tilly's cybersecurity practice, talking about using employee access controls to limit internal cyber threats. Selected Reading CISA urges senior government officials to lock down mobile devices amid ongoing Salt Typhoon breach (The Record) Sandworm-linked hackers target users of Ukraine’s military app in new spying campaign (The Record) Tracker firm Hapn spilling names of thousands of GPS tracking customers (TechCrunch) Multiple security flaws reported in SHARP routers (Beyond Machines) Meta fined $263 million for alleged GDPR violations that led to data breach (The Record) Update Google Chrome Now—4 New Windows, Mac, Linux Security Warnings (Forbes) India Sees Surge in Banking, Utilities API Attacks (Dark Reading) Google Calendar Phishing Scam Targets Users with Malicious Invites (Hackread) Fortinet Patches Critical FortiWLM Vulnerability (SecurityWeek) Juniper Warns of Mirai Botnet Targeting Session Smart Routers (SecurityWeek) Recorded Future CEO Calls Russia’s “Undesirable” Listing a “Compliment” (Infosecurity Magazine) 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 [email protected] 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

The U.S. considers a ban on Chinese made routers. More than 200 Cleo managed file-transfer servers remain vulnerable. The Androxgh0st botnet expands. Schneider Electric reports a critical vulnerability in some PLCs. A critical Apache Struts 2 vulnerability is being actively exploited. Malicious campaigns are targeting Chinese-branded IoT devices. A Nebraska-based healthcare insurer discloses a data breach affecting over 225,000 individuals. IntelBroker leaks 2.9GB of data from Cisco’s DevHub environment. CISA issues a Binding Operational Directive requiring federal agencies to enhance cloud security. On today’s CERTByte segment, Chris Hare and Dan Neville unpack a question targeting the Network+ certification. INTERPOL says, “Enough with the pig butchering.“ 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. CertByte Segment This week, Chris is joined by Dan Neville to break down a question targeting the Network+ certification (N10-008 expires on 12/20/24 and the N10-009 update launched on June 20th of this year). Today’s question comes from N2K’s CompTIA® Network+ Practice Test, both exam versions of which are offered on our site. Have a question that you’d like to see covered? Email us at [email protected]. If you're studying for a certification exam, check out N2K’s full exam prep library of certification practice tests, practice labs, and training courses by visiting our website at n2k.com/certify. To get the full news to knowledge experience, learn more about our N2K Pro subscription at https://thecyberwire.com/pro. Please note: The questions and answers provided here and on our site are not actual current or prior questions and answers from these certification publishers or providers. Selected Reading U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese-Made Router in Millions of American Homes (Wall Street Journal) Attack Exposure: Unpatched Cleo Managed File-Transfer Software (BankInfo Security) Androxgh0st Botnet Targets IoT Devices, Exploiting 27 Vulnerabilities (Hackread) Schneider Electric reports critical flaw in Modicon Programmable Logic Controllers (Beyond Machines) RATs can sniff out your Chinese-made web cameras: here’s how to defend yourself (Cybernews) Regional Care Data Breach Impacts 225,000 People (SecurityWeek) Hacker IntelBroker Leaked 2.9GB of Data Stolen From Cisco DevHub Instance (Cyber Security News) New critical Apache Struts flaw exploited to find vulnerable servers (Bleeping Computer) CISA Issues Binding Operational Directive for Improved Cloud Security (SecurityWeek) Playbook for Strengthening Cybersecurity in Federal Grant Programs for Critical Infrastructure (CISA) INTERPOL urges end to 'Pig Butchering' term, cites harm to online victims (INTERPOL) 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 [email protected] 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

The Biden administration takes its first step to retaliate against China for the Salt Typhoon cyberattack. The Feds release a draft National Cyber Incident Response Plan. Telecom Namibia suffers a cyberattack. The Australian Information Commissioner has reached a $50 million settlement with Meta over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. CISA releases its 2024 year in review. LastPass hackers nab an additional five millions dollars. Texas Tech University notifies over 1.4 million individuals of a ransomware attack. Researchers discover a new DarkGate RAT attack vector using vishing. A fraudster gets 69 months in prison. On our Threat Vector segment, David Moulton speaks with Nir Zuk, Founder and CTO of Palo Alto Networks about predictions for 2025. Surveillance tweaks our brains in unexpected ways. 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. Threat Vector Segment On our Threat Vector segment, we preview this week’s episode where host David Moulton talks with Nir Zuk, Founder and CTO of Palo Alto Networks. They talk about Palo Alto Networks' predictions for 2025, focusing on the shift to unified data security platforms and the growing importance of AI in cybersecurity. You can catch new episodes of Threat Vector every Thursday here and on your favorite podcast app. Selected Reading Biden Administration Takes First Step to Retaliate Against China Over Hack (The New York Times) US Unveils New National Cyber Incident Response Plan (Infosecurity Magazine) Telecom Namibia Cyberattack: 400,000 Files Leaked (The Cyber Express) Landmark settlement of $50m from Meta for Australian users impacted by Cambridge Analytica incident (OAIC) CISA Warns of New Windows Vulnerability Used in Hacker Attacks (CyberInsider) CISA 2024 Year in review (CISA) LastPass threat actor steals $5.4M from victims just a week before Xmas (Cointelegraph) Texas Tech University Data Breach Impacts 1.4 Million People (SecurityWeek) Microsoft Teams Vishing Spreads DarkGate RAT (Dark Reading) Man Accused of SQL Injection Hacking Gets 69-Month Prison Sentence (SecurityWeek) The psychological implications of Big Brother’s gaze (SCIMEX) 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 [email protected] 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

A cyberattack in Rhode Island targets those who applied for government assistance programs. U.S. Senators propose a three billion dollar budget item to “rip and replace” Chinese telecom equipment. The Clop ransomware gang confirms exploiting vulnerabilities in Cleo’s managed file transfer platforms. A major Southern California healthcare provider suffers a ransomware attack. A leading US auto parts provider discloses a cyberattack on its Canadian business unit.SRP Federal Credit Union notifies over 240,000 individuals of cyberattack. A sophisticated phishing campaign targets YouTube creators. Researchers identify a high-severity vulnerability in Mullvad VPN. A horrific dark web forum moderator gets 30 years in prison. Our guests are Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus, hosts of the new FAIK Files podcast. Jailbreaking your license plate. 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 Our guests are Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus, hosts of The FAIK Files podcast, talking about their new show. You can find new episodes of The FAIK Files every Friday on the N2K CyberWire network. Selected Reading Personal Data of Rhode Island Residents Breached in Large Cyberattack (The New York Times) Senators, witnesses: $3B for ‘rip and replace’ a good start to preventing Salt Typhoon-style breaches ( CyberScoop) Clop ransomware claims responsibility for Cleo data theft attacks (Bleeping Computer) Hackers Steal 17M Patient Records in Attack on 3 Hospitals (BankInfo Security) Major Auto Parts Firm LKQ Hit by Cyberattack (Securityweek) SRP Federal Credit Union Ransomware Attack Impacts 240,000 (Securityweek) ConnectOnCall Announces 914K-Record Data Breach (HIPAA Journal) Malware Hidden in Fake Business Proposals Hits YouTube Creators (Hackread) Critical Mullvad VPN Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Malicious Code (Cyber Security News) Texan man gets 30 years in prison for running CSAM exchange (The Register) Hackers Can Jailbreak Digital License Plates to Make Others Pay Their Tolls and Tickets (WIRED) 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 [email protected] 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

Please enjoy this encore episode of Career Notes. Senior security researcher from Secureworks Marcelle Lee shares her career journey into cybersecurity and how she helps solve hard problems in her daily work. Marcelle came into cybersecurity not through any traditional path. She describes her route from a different field and starting in cyber at her local community college through a grant program. Marcelle took full advantage of the opportunities she had and grew her career from there. She recommends finding your specialty, but continue to build other skills. As a woman in the field, she is a strong proponent of diversity and encouraging others to find what excites them. And, we thank Marcelle for sharing her story with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by Andrew Morris, Founder and CTO of GreyNoise, to discuss their work on "GreyNoise Intelligence Discovers Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Live Streaming Cameras with the Help of AI." GreyNoise discovered two critical zero-day vulnerabilities in IoT-connected live streaming cameras, used in sensitive environments like healthcare and industrial operations, by leveraging its AI-powered detection system, Sift. The vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-8956 (insufficient authentication) and CVE-2024-8957 (OS command injection), could allow attackers to take full control of affected devices, manipulate video feeds, or integrate them into botnets for broader attacks. This breakthrough underscores the transformative role of AI in identifying threats that traditional systems might miss, highlighting the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in the expanding IoT landscape. The research can be found here: GreyNoise Intelligence Discovers Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Live Streaming Cameras with the Help of AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. dismantles the Rydox criminal marketplace. File-sharing provider Cleo urges customers to immediately patch a critical vulnerability. A Japanese media giant reportedly paid nearly $3 million to a Russia-linked ransomware group. The largest Bitcoin ATM operator in the U.S. confirms a data breach. Microsoft quietly patches two potentially critical vulnerabilities. Researchers at Claroty describe a malware tool used by nation-state actors to target critical IoT and OT systems. Dell releases patches for a pair of critical vulnerabilities. A federal court indicts 14 North Korean nationals for a scheme funding North Korea’s weapons programs. Texas accuses a data broker of sharing sensitive driving data without consent. Tim Starks, senior reporter at CyberScoop, joins Dave to explore the FCC's groundbreaking proposal to introduce cybersecurity rules linked to wiretapping laws. How the bots stole Christmas. 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 Tim Starks, senior reporter at CyberScoop, joins Dave to explore the FCC's groundbreaking proposal to introduce cybersecurity rules linked to wiretapping laws. Read more about it in Tim’s article. Selected Reading Rydox Cybercrime Marketplace Disrupted, Administrators Arrested (SecurityWeek) Cleo urges customers to ‘immediately’ apply new patch as researchers discover new malware (The Record) Japanese game and anime publisher reportedly pays $3 million ransom to Russia-linked hackers (The Record) Bitcoin ATM Giant Byte Federal Hit by Hackers, 58,000 Users Impacted (Hackread) Microsoft Patches Vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, Update Catalog (SecurityWeek) Researchers Discover Malware Used by Nation-Sates to Attack OT Systems (Infosecurity Magazine) Critical Dell Security Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Compromise Affected Systems (Cyber Security News) 14 North Korean IT Workers Charged, US to Offer $5 Million Rewards for Info (Cyber Security News) Texas adds data broker specializing in driver behavior to list of alleged privacy law violators (The Record) UK Shoppers Frustrated as Bots Snap Up Popular Christmas Gifts (Infosecurity Magazine) 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 [email protected] 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

ChatGPT and Meta face widespread outages. Trump advisors explore splitting NSA and CyberCom leadership roles. A critical vulnerability in Apache Struts 2 has been disclosed. “AuthQuake” allowed attackers to bypass Microsoft MFA protections. Researchers identify Nova, a sophisticated variant of the Snake Keylogger malware. Adobe addresses critical vulnerabilities across their product line. Chinese law enforcement has been using spyware to collect data from Android devices since 2017. A new report highlights the gaps in hardware and firmware security management. A Krispy Kreme cyberattack creates a sticky situation. N2K’s Executive Editor Brandon Karpf speaks with guest Mike Silverman, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at the FS-ISAC discussing cryptographic agility. Do Not Track bids a fond farewell. 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, N2K’s Executive Editor Brandon Karpf speaks with guest Mike Silverman, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at the FS-ISAC discussing cryptographic agility. You can learn more in their new white paper "Building Cryptographic Agility in the Financial Sector." We will share the extended version of this conversation over our winter break. Stay tuned. Selected Reading ChatGPT Down Globally, Services Restored After Hours Of Outage (Cyber Security News) Facebook, Instagram and other Meta apps go down due to 'technical issue' (CNBC) Unfinished business for Trump: Ending the Cyber Command and NSA 'dual hat' (The Record) Apache issues patches for critical Struts 2 RCE bug (The Register) Microsoft MFA Bypassed via AuthQuake Attack (SecurityWeek) Nova Keylogger – A Snake Malware Steal Credentials and Capture Screenshorts From Windows (Cyber Security News) Adobe releases December 2024 patches for flaws in multiple products, including critical (Beyond Machines) Mobile Surveillance Tool EagleMsgSpy Used by Chinese Law Enforcement (SecurityWeek) Three-Quarters of Security Leaders Admit Gaps in Hardware Knowledge (Infosecurity Magazine) Krispy Kreme cyberattack impacts online orders and operations (Bleeping Computer) Firefox, one of the first “Do Not Track” supporters, no longer offers it (Ars Technica) 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 [email protected] 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

Microsoft confirms a critical Windows zero-day vulnerability. Global law enforcement agencies dismantle 27 DDoS platforms. Researchers compromise memory in AMD virtual machines. Ivanti reports multiple critical vulnerabilities in its Cloud Services Application. Group-IB researchers expose a sophisticated global phishing campaign. A zero-day vulnerability in Cleo’s managed file transfer software is under active exploitation. The U.S. sanctions a Chinese firm for a 2020 firewall exploit. Congress looks to require the FCC to regulate telecom cybersecurity. Our guest is Malachi Walker, Security Strategist at DomainTools, discussing their role in ODNI's newly established Sentinel Horizon Program. SpartanWarriorz dodge a Telegram crackdown. 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 Our guest is Malachi Walker, Security Strategist at DomainTools, about their role in ODNI's newly established Sentinel Horizon Program. Selected Reading New Windows 0Day Attack Confirmed—Homeland Security Says Update Now (Forbes) Microsoft Fixes 71 CVEs Including Actively Exploited Zero-Day (Infosecurity Magazine) Atlassian, Splunk Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek) Chrome Security Update, Patch for 3 High-severity Vulnerabilities (Cyber Security News) ICS Patch Tuesday: Security Advisories Released by Siemens, Schneider, CISA, Others (SecurityWeek) Operation PowerOFF Takes Down DDoS Boosters (Infosecurity Magazine) AMD Chip VM Memory Protections Broken by BadRAM (Security Boulevard) Three more vulns spotted in Ivanti CSA, all critical, one 10/10 (The Register) Global Ongoing Phishing Campaign Targets Employees Across 12 Industries (Hackread) New Cleo zero-day RCE flaw exploited in data theft attacks (Bleeping Computer) US Sanctions Chinese Firm at Center of Global Firewall Hack (Infosecurity Magazine) Wyden legislation would mandate FCC cybersecurity rules for telecoms (CyberScoop) Scam Kit Maker Rebuilding Business After Telegram Channel Shut Down (Security Boulevard) 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 [email protected] 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

Researchers uncover a large-scale hacking operation tied to the infamous ShinyHunters. A Dell Power Manager vulnerability lets attackers execute malicious code. TikTok requests a federal court injunction to delay a U.S. ban. Radiant Capital attributed a $50 million cryptocurrency heist to North Korea. Japanese firms report ransomware attacks affecting their U.S. subsidiaries. WhatsApp’s “ViewOnce” feature faces continued scrutiny. SpyLoan malware targets Android users through deceptive loan apps. A major Romanian electricity distributor is investigating an ongoing ransomware attack. A critical flaw in OpenWrt Sysupgrade has been fixed. Contenders for top cyber roles in the next Trump administration visit Mar-a-Lago. On our Industry Voices segment, Jason Lamar, Cobalt’s Senior Vice President of Product, joins us to share insights on offensive security: staying ahead of cyber threats. Google’s new quantum chip promises scaling without failing. 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 On our Industry Voices segment, Jason Lamar, Cobalt’s Senior Vice President of Product, joins us to share insights on offensive security: staying ahead of cyber threats. Check out Cobalt’s GigaOm Radar Report for PTaaS 2024 to learn more. Selected Reading ShinyHunters, Nemesis Linked to Hacks After Leaking Their AWS S3 Bucket (Hackread) Dell Power Manager Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Malicious Code (Cyber Security News) TikTok Asks Court To Suspend Ban Ahead of Supreme Court Appeal (The Information) Radiant links $50 million crypto heist to North Korean hackers (Bleeping Computer) US subsidiaries of Japanese water treatment company, green tea maker hit with ransomware (The Record) WhatsApp View Once Vulnerability Let Attackers Bypass The Privacy Feature (Cyber Security News) SpyLoan Malware: A Growing Threat to Android Users (Security Boulevard) Romanian energy supplier Electrica hit by ransomware attack (Bleeping Computer) OpenWrt Sysupgrade flaw let hackers push malicious firmware images (Bleeping Computer) Homeland Security veteran to be interviewed for Trump administration cyber role (The Record) Google claims ‘breakthrough’ with new quantum chip (Silicon Republic) 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 [email protected] 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

A critical zero-day is confirmed by a Japanese router maker. Romania annuls the first round of its 2024 presidential election over concerns of Russian interference. A sophisticated malware campaign targets macOS users. Mandiant uncovers a method to bypass browser isolation using QR codes. Belgian and Dutch authorities arrest eight individuals linked to online fraud schemes. A medical device company discloses a ransomware attack. A community hospital in Massachusetts confirms a ransomware attack affecting over three hundred thousand. The Termite ransomware gang claims responsibility for the attack on Blue Yonder. Synology patches multiple vulnerabilities in its Router Manager (SRM) software. The head of U.S. Cyber Command outlines the challenges of keeping decision makers up to date. Our guest is Anna Pobletts, Head of Passwordless at 1Password, discussing the state of passkeys and what she sees on the road to a truly passwordless future. Robot rats join the mischief. 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 Our guest is Anna Pobletts, Head of Passwordless at 1Password, discussing the state of passkeys and what she sees on the road to a truly passwordless future. Selected Reading I-O Data Confirms Zero-Day Attacks on Routers, Full Patches Pending (SecurityWeek) Romania’s top court annuls presidential election result (CNN) MacOS Passwords Alert—New Malware Targets Keychain, Chrome, Brave, Opera (Forbes) QR codes bypass browser isolation for malicious C2 communication (Bleeping Computer) Eight Suspected Phishers Arrested in Belgium, Netherlands (SecurityWeek) Medical Device Maker Artivion Scrambling to Restore Systems After Ransomware Attack (SecurityWeek) Anna Jaques Hospital ransomware breach exposed data of 300K patients (Bleeping Computer) Blue Yonder SaaS giant breached by Termite ransomware gang (Bleeping Computer) Synology Router Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Inject Arbitrary Web Script (Cyber Security News) Cyber Command Chief Discusses Challenges of Getting Intel to Users (Defense.gov) Robot Rodents: How AI Learned To Squeak And Play (Hackaday) 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 [email protected] 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

CEO and Founder of Votiro Aviv Grafi shares his story from serving as a member of the IDF's intelligence forces to leading his own venture. Aviv says his service in the IDF shaped a lot of his thinking and problem solving. Following his military service, Aviv worked to gain more real world and business experience. Starting his own business as a pentester was where the seeds for what would become Votiro would form. Aviv talks about the roller coaster that you experience when starting your own venture and offers some advice. And, we thank Aviv for sharing his story with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special edition podcast, N2K's Executive Editor Brandon Karpf talks with author, CEO and cybersecurity advisor Dr. Bilyana Lilly about her new novel "Digital Mindhunters." Book Overview In a high-stakes game of espionage and deception, a female analyst uncovers Russia's plot to wield artificial intelligence, espionage, and disinformation as weapons of chaos against the United States. As she races against time to thwart an assassination plot, she finds herself entangled in a web of international intrigue and discovers a parallel threat from a Chinese spy network aiming to steal data, manipulate American voters, and harness technology to dismantle the very foundations of U.S. democracy. In a world where lies are a weapon and trust is a luxury, she navigates the treacherous worlds of arms dealers, hackers, and spies to protect her country. About the author Dr. Bilyana Lilly is a cybersecurity and information warfare expert. She advises senior executives in the private and public sector on how to mitigate cybersecurity risk across their enterprises. Dr. Lilly serves on the Advisory Boards of the venture capital firm Night Dragon and the cybersecurity firm RunSafe Security. She chairs the Democratic Resilience Track of the Warsaw Security Forum and is an adjunct senior advisor for critical infrastructure and resilience at the Institute for Security and Technology. Her previous roles include a manager at Deloitte's Financial Cybersecurity Practice and a fellow at the RAND Corporation. Dr. Lilly holds a PhD in policy analysis and cyber security, and three master's degrees, including an honors degree from Oxford University. Her book "Russian Information Warfare" became a bestseller and is on display at the Pentagon. Dr. Lilly is a mentor and a speaker at RSA, DefCon, CyCon, and the Executive Women's Forum. She has been denounced by Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and called cyber expert by Tom Hanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn Kanady, Global Director of Trustwave SpiderLabs, to discuss their work on "Pronsis Loader: A JPHP-Driven Malware Diverging from D3F@ck Loader." Trustwave SpiderLabs has uncovered Pronsis Loader, a new malware variant using the rare programming language JPHP and stealthy installation tactics to evade detection. The malware is capable of delivering high-risk payloads like Lumma Stealer and Latrodectus, posing a significant threat. Researchers highlight its unique capabilities and infrastructure, offering insights for bolstering cybersecurity defenses. The research can be found here: Pronsis Loader: A JPHP-Driven Malware Diverging from D3F@ck Loader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers uncover a critical Windows zero-day. An alleged Ukrainian cyberattack targets one of Russia’s largest banks. Russian group BlueAlpha exploits CloudFlare services. Microsoft flags Chinese hacking group Storm-0227 for targeting critical infrastructure and U.S. government agencies. SonicWall patches high-severity vulnerabilities in its secure access gateway. Atrium Health reports a data breach affecting over half a million individuals. Rockwell Automation discloses four critical vulnerabilities in its Arena software. U.S. authorities arrest an alleged member of the Scattered Spider gang. Our guest is Hugh Thompson, RSAC program committee chair, discussing the 2025 Innovation Sandbox Contest and its new investment component. C3PO gets caught in the crypto mines. 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 Joining Dave today is Hugh Thompson, RSAC program committee chair, discussing the 2025 Innovation Sandbox Contest and its new investment component. Read more details in the press release. Selected Reading New Windows 7 To 11 Warning As Zero-Day With No Official Fix Confirmed (Forbes) Russian users report Gazprombank outages amid alleged Ukrainian cyberattack (The Record) BlueAlpha Russian hackers caught abusing CloudFlare services (SC Media) U.S. org suffered four month intrusion by Chinese hackers (Bleeping Computer) Microsoft: Another Chinese cyberspy crew targeting US critical orgs 'as of yesterday' (The Register) SonicWall Patches 6 Vulnerabilities in Secure Access Gateway (SecurityWeek) Mitel MiCollab zero-day and PoC exploit unveiled (Help Net Security) Atrium Health Data Breach Impacts 585,000 People (SecurityWeek) Rockwell Automation Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Remote Code (Cyber Security News) US arrests Scattered Spider suspect linked to telecom hacks (Bleeping Computer) Nebraska Man pleads guilty to $3.5 million cryptojacking scheme (Bleeping Computer) 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 [email protected] 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

Europol dismantles the Manson cybercrime market. Operation Destabilise stops two major Russian-speaking money laundering networks. New details emerge on China’s attacks on U.S. telecoms. Black Lotus Labs uncovers a covert campaign by the Russian-based threat actor “Secret Blizzard”. Cisco issues patches for a high impact bootloader vulnerability. Trend Micro researchers uncovered Earth Minotaur targeting Tibetan and Uyghur communities. Payroll Pirates target HR payroll systems to redirect employee funds .Pegasus spyware may be more prevalent than previously believed. Our guest today is Jon France, CISO at ISC2, with insights from the ISC2 2024 Workforce Study. How businesses can lose customers one tip at a time. 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 Our guest today is Jon France, CISO at ISC2, sharing the ISC2 2024 Workforce Study. You can read the press release about the report here and dig into the details of the report itself here. Selected Reading 50 Servers Linked to Cybercrime Marketplace and Phishing Sites Seized by Law Enforcement (SecurityWeek) UK’s NCA Disrupts Multibillion-Dollar Russian Money Launderers (Infosecurity Magazine) The White House reveals at least 8 U.S. telecom firms impacted by China’s Salt Typhoon cyberattack (Fast Company) Senators implore Department of Defense to expand the use of Matrix (Element) Snowblind: The Invisible Hand of Secret Blizzard (Lumen) Frequent freeloader part I: Secret Blizzard compromising Storm-0156 infrastructure for espionage (Microsoft Security) Russian Hackers Exploit Rival Attackers’ Infrastructure for Espionage (Infosecurity Magazine) Bootloader Vulnerability Impacts Over 100 Cisco Switches (SecurityWeek) MOONSHINE Exploit Kit and DarkNimbus Backdoor Enabling Earth Minotaur’s Multi-Platform Attacks (Trend Micro) Hunting Payroll Pirates: Silent Push Tracks HR Redirect Phishing Scam (Silent Push) iVerify Mobile Threat Investigation Uncovers New Pegasus Samples (iVerify) How a Russian man’s harrowing tale shows the physical dangers of spyware (CyberScoop) 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 [email protected] 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

International law enforcement takes down the MATRIX messaging platform. SailPoint discloses a critical vulnerability in its IdentityIQ platform. A Solana library has been backdoored. SolarWinds discloses a critical vulnerability in its Platform product. Researchers identify 16 zero-day vulnerabilities in Fuji Electric’s remote monitoring software. Cisco urges users to patch a decade-old vulnerability. CISA warns of active exploitation of Zyxel firewall devices. A critical XSS vulnerability has been identified in MobSF. Google’s December 2024 Android security update addresses 14 high-severity vulnerabilities. The Federal Trade Commission settles with data brokers over alleged consent violations. On today’s CertByte segment, Chris Hare and Dan Neville break down a question targeting the A+ Core (220-1101) Exam 1 certification. A vodka company gets iced by ransomware. 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. CertByte Segment Welcome to CertByte! On this bi-weekly segment hosted by Chris Hare, a content developer and project management specialist at N2K, we share practice questions from N2K’s suite of industry-leading certification resources, and a study tip to help you achieve the professional certifications you need to fast-track your career growth in IT, cyber security, or project management. This week, Chris is joined by Dan Neville breaking down a question targeting the A+ Core (220-1101) Exam 1 certification. Today’s question comes from N2K’s CompTIA® A+ Core Exam 1 Practice Test (Core Exam 2 Practice Test is also available on our site). Have a question that you’d like to see covered? Email us at [email protected]. Check out N2K’s full exam prep library of certification practice tests, practice labs, and training courses by visiting our website at n2k.com/certify. Please note: The questions and answers provided here and on our site are not actual current or prior questions and answers from these certification publishers or providers. Additional sources: www.comptia.org Selected Reading International Operation Dismantles MATRIX: A Sophisticated Encrypted Messaging Service (SOCRadar) German Police Shutter Country’s Largest Dark Web Market (Infosecurity Magazine) 10/10 directory traversal bug hits SailPoint's IdentityIQ (The Register) Solana Web3.js Library Backdoored in Supply Chain Attack (SecurityWeek) SolarWinds Platform XSS Vulnerability Let Attackers Inject Malicious Code (Cyber Security News) 16 Zero-Days Uncovered in Fuji Electric Monitoring Software (GovInfo Security) Cisco Urges Immediate Patch for Decade-Old WebVPN Vulnerability (Hackread) VulnerabilitiesCISA Warns of Zyxel Firewall Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks (SecurityWeek) U.S. CISA adds ProjectSend, North Grid Proself, and Zyxel firewalls bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (SecurityAffairs) MobSF XSS Vulnerability Let Attackers Inject Malicious Scripts (GB Hacker) Android's December 2024 Security Update Patches 14 Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek) FTC accuses data brokers of improperly selling location info (The Register) Vodka Giant Stoli Files for Bankruptcy After Ransomware Attack (Infosecurity Magazine) 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 [email protected] 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

More than 760,000 see their personal data exposed on the BreachForums cybercrime forum. The new head of the UK’s NCSC warns against underestimating growing cyber threats. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) looks to prevent data brokers from selling Americans’ personal and financial information. A U.S. government and energy sector contractor discloses a ransomware attack. The “smoked ham” Windows backdoor is being actively deployed. A new report warns of overreliance on Chinese-made LIDAR technology. SmokeLoader malware targets companies in Taiwan. NIST proposes new password guidelines. South Korean police make arrests over 240,000 satellite receivers with built-in DDoS attack capabilities. On our Threat Vector segment, we preview this week’s episode where host David Moulton goes Behind the Scenes with Palo Alto Networks CIO and CISO. ChatGPT has a Voldemort moment. 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. Threat Vector Segment On our Threat Vector segment, we preview this week’s episode where host David Moulton goes “Behind the Scenes with Palo Alto Networks CIO and CISO Securing Business Success with Frictionless Cybersecurity.” Meerah Rajavel, CIO of Palo Alto Networks, and Niall Browne, CISO of the organization, join David to discuss the importance of aligning IT strategy with cybersecurity. You can catch new episodes of Threat Vector every Thursday here and on your favorite podcast app. Selected Reading 760,000 Employee Records From Several Major Firms Leaked Online (SecurityWeek) UK cyber chief warns country is ‘widely underestimating’ risks from cyberattacks (The Record) US agency proposes new rule blocking data brokers from selling Americans' sensitive personal data (TechCrunch) US government contractor ENGlobal says operations are ‘limited’ following cyberattack (TechCrunch) New Windows Backdoor Security Warning For Bing, Dropbox, Google Users (Forbes) Chinese LIDAR Dominance a Cybersecurity Threat, Warns Think Tank (Infosecurity Magazine) SmokeLoader Attack Targets Companies in Taiwan (FortiGuard Labs) Korea arrests CEO for adding DDoS feature to satellite receivers (Bleeping Computer) Do Your Passwords Meet the Proposed New Federal Guidelines? (Wall Street Journal) These names cause ChatGPT to break, and it's due to AI hallucinations ( TechSpot) 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 [email protected] 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

A major cybercrime crackdown by Interpol nabs hundreds of suspects and millions in stolen funds. Zabbix has disclosed a critical SQL injection vulnerability. A novel phishing campaign exploits Microsoft Word’s file recovery feature. Researchers track the Rockstar 2FA phishing toolkit. Critical vulnerabilities are found in Advantech’s industrial wireless access points. North Korea’s Kimsuky hacking group shifts their tactics. The U.N. forms an advisory body to address growing threats to critical undersea cable infrastructure.The U.K. is laser-focused on AI security research. Russian authorities arrest the Wazawaka ransomware affiliate. Our guest is Marshall Heilman, CEO of DTEX Systems, sharing his experience with a nation-state actor's attempt to gain employment at his company. OpenAI opens the door for encrudification. 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 Our guest is Marshall Heilman, CEO of DTEX Systems, discussing how HR can spot fake IT workers and sharing their own experience with a nation-state actor's attempt to gain employment at his company. You can read DTEX Systems findings here. Selected Reading Global Police Arrest 5500 in $400m Cyber-Fraud Crackdown (Infosecurity Magazine) Critical Vulnerability Found in Zabbix Network Monitoring Tool (SecurityWeek) Novel phishing campaign uses corrupted Word documents to evade security (Bleeping Computer) "Rockstar 2FA" Phishing-as-a-Service Steals Microsoft 365 Credentials Via AiTM Attacks (Cyber Security News) Warning: Patch Advantech Industrial Wireless Access Points (GovInfo Security) North Korean Hacking Group Launches Undected Malwareless URL Phishing Attacks (Cyber Security News) UN, international orgs create advisory body for submarine cables after incidents (The Record) U.K. launches AI security lab to combat nation-state cyber threats (SC Media) Ransomware suspect Wazawaka reportedly arrested by Russia (SC World) OpenAI explores advertising as it steps up revenue drive (Financial 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 [email protected] 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