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Spotlight: When Ransomware Comes Calling

The Security Ledger

Related Stories Spotlight: Is There A Cure For InfoSec’s Headcount Headache? Himes on Congress’s About-face on Cybersecurity Episode 226: The Cyber Consequences Of Our Throw Away Culture. Ransomware attacks have become a mainstay of the cyber threat landscape -and among the most dreaded forms of cyber crime.

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Security Roundup May 2023

BH Consulting

MORE Rowenna Fielding’s excellent primer on rights and freedoms for data privacy. MORE Threat Prompt newsletter covers the intersection between AI and infosec. MORE The National Cyber Security Index ranks countries’ cyber threat readiness.

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Fallout from the Change Healthcare Breach, Mortgage Wire Fraud What You Need To Know

Security Boulevard

In episode 353, we discuss the February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, resulting in the largest data breach of protected health information in history. Notifications have been sent to 100 million Americans, including hosts Tom and Kevin.

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Advanced Persistent Teenagers, Okta Bug Allowed Logins Without a Correct Password

Security Boulevard

In episode 354, we discuss the emergence of the term ‘Advanced Persistent Teenagers’ (APT) as a “new” cybersecurity threat. Recorded just before the election, the hosts humorously predict election outcomes while exploring the rise of teenage hackers responsible for major breaches.

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Deepfake Fraud, Data Brokers Tracking Military Personnel

Security Boulevard

The show covers identity fraud issues and explores the controversial practices of data brokers selling location data, including tracking US military personnel. In Episode 356, Tom and Kevin discuss the increasing role of deepfake technology in bypassing biometric checks, accounting for 24 percent of fraud attempts.

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Tanya Janca on Secure Coding, AI in Cybersecurity, and Her New Book

Security Boulevard

Join us for an insightful episode of the Shared Security Podcast as Tanya Janca returns for her fifth appearance. Discover the latest on her new book about secure coding, exciting updates in Application Security, and the use of AI in security.

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Internet Archive Hacked, Introducing The AI Toilet Camera

Security Boulevard

In this episode, we discuss the significant data breach at the Internet Archive, affecting 33 million users. We also examine the introduction of an AI-integrated toilet camera by Throne, designed for health monitoring by analyzing bodily waste, and the ensuing privacy concerns.