Month: January 2024

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss the cyberattack targeting UK councils, what might be the Mother of All Breaches (MOAB) with 26 billion records, the NSA buying web browsing data, and more.

Stories from the show:

Cyberattack targeting UK councils causes online disruption
https://uk.style.yahoo.com/cyberattack-targeting-uk-councils-causes-154505162.html?guccounter=1

Mother of all breaches reveals 26 billion records: what we know so far
https://cybernews.com/security/billions-passwords-credentials-leaked-mother-of-all-breaches/

US National Security Agency buys web browsing data without warrant, letter shows
https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/national-security-agency-buys-web-browsing-data-without-warrant-letter-shows-2024-01-26/

In thie episode, Erich and Javvad are talking about the SEC Twitter/x/whateveritis account getting hacked, a vulnerability in Bosch thermostats, the NCA director getting sacked over using personal accounts for sensitive info, and more!

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Some stories from the show:

Have I Been Pwned adds 71 million emails from Naz.API stolen account list
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/have-i-been-pwned-adds-71-million-emails-from-nazapi-stolen-account-list/

Bosch thermostats vulnerable to malware attacks
https://www.scmagazine.com/brief/bosch-thermostats-vulnerable-to-malware-attacks

Senators Want Better SEC Cybersecurity After EFT-Related Hack
https://www.pymnts.com/cybersecurity/2024/senators-want-better-sec-cybersecurity-after-eft-related-hack/

NCA director sacked after WhatsApp and email security breaches
https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366566272/NCA-director-sacked-after-WhatsApp-and-email-security-breaches

In this episode, James is guest hosting again, and Erich and him cover some of the most interesting cybersecurity stories of the week. 

Did Apple profit from letting scammers demand iTunes gift cards? The courts say it deserves a trial. 

O’Hare airport selling lost luggage for less than $10? A Facebook ad says yes!

A water authority in the Pittsburgh-area was attacked by Iran because… they used Israeli-made equipment; more crypto stuff being spread through social media account takovers, this time with a cybersecurity vendor, and more!

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Stories from the show:

States and Congress wrestle with cybersecurity after Iran attacks Pittsburgh-area water authority
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/states-congress-wrestle-cybersecurity-iran-attacks-aliquippa-water-authority/

Apple agrees to settle lawsuit over iTunes gift card scam
https://www.reuters.com/legal/apple-agrees-settle-lawsuit-over-itunes-gift-card-scam-2024-01-03/

Security Firm Certik’s Account Hijacked to Spread Crypto Drainer
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/certiks-account-hijacked-crypto/

Scam Claims You Can Buy Unclaimed Luggage From O’Hare For $9.95
https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/01/08/scam-claims-you-can-buy-unclaimed-luggage-from-ohare-for-9-95-but-its-not-true/

In this episode, the first of 2024, James McQuiggan fills in for Javvad as we welcome in the new year.

Stories from the show:
Budget cuts take a toll on IT decision makers’ mental health
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/01/05/it-decision-makers-wellbeing/

Google Chrome starts blocking data tracking cookies
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67882315

Mandiant’s Twitter Account Restored After Six-Hour Crypto Scam Hack 
https://thehackernews.com/2024/01/mandiants-twitter-account-restored.html

In this episode, Erich and Javvad wrap up 2023 with a story about a Florida woman hitting her boyfriend with a Christmas tree, plus they discuss a call center takedown in India that netted arrests of 36 people, and more!