Mad Squirrel TechIn this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss current #cybersecurity stories including the attack on a cardiac services vendor, an attack on a Tampa hospital and some new SEC rules around breaches.
All this and more!
Stories from the show:
Security Incident Impacts CardioComm’s Operations
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/security-incident-cardiocomm/
Tampa General Hospital Data Breach Impacts 1.2 Million Patients
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/tampa-hospital-data-breach/
Today morning Erich and Javvad recount their experiences with the famed hacker and colleague Kevin Mitnick, chat about a Ukrainian takedown netting 150k SIM cards, concernes over the Frenchies plan to use AI to surveil the Paris olympics, Microsoft deciding that allowing access to security logs, without a fee, is good, and much more from the world of #cybersecurity.
Stories from the show:
Kevin Mitnick passed away at 59
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/las-vegas-nv/kevin-mitnick-11371668
French Assembly passes bill allowing police to remotely activate phone cameras and microphones for surveillance
https://www.engadget.com/french-assembly-passes-bill-allowing-police-to-remotely-activate-phone-cameras-and-microphones-for-surveillance-210539401.html
Paris 2024 Olympics: Concern over French plan for AI surveillance
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66122743
Under CISA pressure, err collaboration, Microsoft makes cloud security logs available for free
https://www.theregister.com/2023/07/20/under_cisa_spressures_collaboration_microsoft/
Ukraine takes down massive bot farm, seizes 150,000 SIM cards
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukraine-takes-down-massive-bot-farm-seizes-150-000-sim-cards/
In this episode Erich and Javvad talk about the US government email hack, an ethical hacker gone rogue, Ruskies tempting diplomats with a cheap car, and more #cybersecurity stories from this week.
Stories from the show:
Fewer Than 100 Scammers Responsible For Global Email Extortion
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fewer-100-scammers-global-email/
Chinese Hackers Gained Access To Some U.S. Government Emails, Microsoft Says
https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2023/07/12/chinese-hackers-gained-access-to-some-us-government-emails-microsoft-says/?sh=5f49e30c2a37
Russian hackers lured diplomats in Ukraine with cheap BMW ad
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-hackers-lured-embassy-workers-ukraine-with-an-ad-cheap-bmw-2023-07-12/
Cybersecurity professional accused of stealing $9M in crypto
https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/11/cybersecurity-professional-charged-for-stealing-9-million-in-crypto/?guccounter=1
Number of email-based phishing attacks surges 464%
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/07/10/evolving-cyberattack-landscape/
Indian developer fired 90 percent of tech support team, outsourced the job to AI
https://www.theregister.com/2023/07/13/dukaan_ai_support_replacement/