Espionage Campaigns, Phishing Attacks, and New Security Defenses

In this episode, Edd Hall explores the latest cybersecurity developments shaping the global threat landscape. Researchers reveal a long-running espionage campaign by the Russia-linked APT28 group targeting Ukrainian military organizations, while the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group spreads malware through fake LinkedIn job interviews. The episode also covers phishing attacks targeting Microsoft Teams users, account-hijacking campaigns against messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal, and a data breach disclosed by Ericsson. On the defensive side, Microsoft introduces phishing-resistant authentication through Microsoft Entra, and Meta launches new protection features in Facebook Messenger to help users avoid malicious links. Finally, experts warn about the growing risks of “shadow AI” in healthcare organizations, where unauthorized AI tools could expose sensitive patient data and create compliance challenges. For more visit: HealSecurity.com