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Ransomware, Lies, and Legal Threats: The City of Columbus vs. a Security Researcher
Video Episode: https://youtu.be/oMptm-Oi1R4 In today’s episode of The Daily Decrypt, we tackle a high-profile case involving the City of Columbus and security...
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CyberSecurity News: Hacktivists Leak Disney Data Over AI Art
In today’s episode, we discuss a 20% rise in ransomware activity in Q2 2023, driven primarily by the ransomware group LockBit and...
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Russian AI Disinformation, ViperSoftX eBook Malware, EstateRansomware Exploits Veeam
In today’s episode, we delve into how AI-enhanced software Meliorator was used to spread Russian disinformation on X (formerly Twitter), as detailed...
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Infostealer Logs Unmask Pedophiles, Twilio API Hack, Rockwell Device Vulnerabilities
In today’s episode, we discuss how infostealer malware logs helped Recorded Future’s Insikt Group identify 3,324 unique accounts involved in child sexual...
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Former IT Employee Data Breach, Critical D-Link Router Flaw, Microsoft Discloses More
In today’s episode, we discuss hackers exploiting a critical vulnerability in D-Link DIR-859 routers (CVE-2024-0769), compromising user credentials (source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-critical-d-link-dir-859-router-flaw-to-steal-passwords/). We also...
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Outlook Ditches Basic Auth, Scattered Spider Leader Tyler Buchanan Arrested, Linux Malware Uses Emojis on Discord
In today’s episode, we discuss the arrest of the alleged ringleader of Scattered Spider, implicated in data breaches affecting Twilio, LastPass, and...
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Microsoft President Takes Full Accountability, YouTube Ad Injections, Sleepy Pickle Cyber Attack
In today’s episode, we discuss Microsoft’s commitment to take full responsibility for security failures, as detailed in Brad Smith’s House testimony (https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/microsoft–security-failures-house-testimony/718853/),...
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Key Takeaways from the Ticketmaster breach and Amazon re:Inforce in Philadelphia
In today’s episode, we explore recent major cybersecurity upgrades aimed at safeguarding the American healthcare system, including a new initiative by Microsoft...
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Windows Recall Updates, London NHS Ransomware Crisis, VSCode Darcula Typosquatting Research
In today’s episode, we discuss the NHS’s urgent appeal for O-type blood donations following a ransomware attack on Synnovis, the security risks...
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Windows Recall Feature Takes Secret Screenshots, Microsoft President to Testify Before Congress, Disconnect Public Facing ICS Devices
In today’s episode, we discuss Microsoft President Brad Smith’s upcoming testimony before Congress regarding security shortcomings (source: https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/microsoft-president-congressional-hearing/716847/), dive into the privacy...