Cybersecurity Today
938 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsUpdates on the latest cybersecurity threats to businesses, data breach disclosures, and how you can secure your firm in an increasingly risky time.
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Cyber Security Today, Sept. 27, 2021 - A new ransomware group found, AlphaBay criminal marketplace is back and updates from Chrome and Apple to install
September 27, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBThis episode reports on the discovery of the Vice Society #ransomware gang, the return of the AlphaBay criminal marketplace and updates from Chrome and Apple that need to be installed
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Sept. 24, 2021
September 24, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThis episode includes a discussion about DDoS attacks, the FBI reportedly withholding an REvil #ransowmware decryptor and users misconfiguring EventBuilder
Cyber Security Today, Sept. 24, 2021 - A new hacking group discovered, another COVID text scam found, ransomware advice and more
September 24, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.52 MBThis episode reports on the discovery of the FamousSparrow threat group, another COVID text scam hitting Canadian and American Android devices, and ransomware advice
Cyber Security Today, Sept. 22, 2021 - Epik breach has epic ramifications, misconfigurations by EventBuilder users and phishing attacks on the aviation sector
September 22, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBToday's podcast reports on the theft of data from US web hosting provider Epik, misconfigurations by users of the EventBuilder tool and the discovery of a phishing campaign against the aviation sector
Cyber Security Today, Sept. 20, 2021 - Patch for OMIGOD vulnerabilty, a list of ransomware exploits and prison for AT&T scammer
September 20, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBToday's episode reports on hackers looking to exploit the OMIGOD vulnerability, a list of ransomware exploits being used by attackers and AT&T scammer sent to prison
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Sept. 17, 2021
September 17, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.1 MBThis edition features discussion about why brute force and vulnerability exploits are still being successfully used by threat actors, how many employees see cyber security as a hindrance and the return of Revil.
Cyber Security Today, Sept. 17, 2021 - Microsoft extends passwordless access, a warning to software developers and how an attack started with a compromised website.
September 17, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBThis episode reports on Microsoft extending passwordless access for home users, a report on open source code vulnerabilities and how a company was hit by a years-long attack
Cyber Security Today, Sept. 15, 2021 - Huge database of fitness app information found unprotected, Olympus describes attempted malware attack and security patches released
September 15, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBToday's podcast reports on the discovery of an unprotected database of fitness app information, an attack at Olympus and important security patches released
Cyber Security Today, Sept. 13, 2021 - The REvil ransomware gang is back, a new botnet is discovered and Formbook malware rises
September 13, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBToday's podcast reports on the return of the REvil ransomware gang, the discovery of a new botnet launching huge DDoS attacks, the an increase in Formbook malware
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Friday September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBThis episode features a discussion on the latest rasomware-related events, including advice on how to better reduce the odds of being successfully attacked
Cyber Security Today, Sept. 10, 2021 - Microsoft issues Windows warning, Windows log used to hide malware and why you should tighten cloud security
September 10, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBThis episode reports on two warnings to Windows administrators, malware and why CISOs should tighten cloud security
Cyber Security Today, Sept. 8, 2021 - Ransomware gang targets, Confluence servers under attack and a warning to Firebase developers
September 08, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBToday's podcast reports on the kind of companies ransomware gangs are targeting, another reminder to patch Confluence servers and patches available for Netgear hardware and NPM software
Cyber Security Today, Sept. 6, 2021 -- Sextortion on the rise
September 06, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBThe FBI warns it received more complaints about sex-related blackmail in the first six months of this year than it did in the same period in 2020. We have advice for avoiding being a victim
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Sept. 3, 2021
September 03, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBThis episode features a discussion about the risks of relying on one-backup source strategy and on insider threats
Cyber Security Today, Sept. 3, 2021 -- Accenture stiffens, healthcare institutions hacked and watch for Bluetooth patches
September 03, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBThis episode reports on Accenture's continued denial that a recent cyber attack relates to incidents at customers, a list of the latest U.S. healthcare institutions hacked and vulnerabilities found in Bluetooth stack
Cyber Security Today, Sept. 1, 2021 - Women in Cyber Day, weekend cyber attack warning, worst IT practices and beware of proxyware
September 01, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBToday's podcast reports on Women in Cyber Day, a weekend cyber attack warning, a list of the worst IT practices and why you should beware of proxyware
Cyber Security Today, Aug,30, 2021- A new ransomware strain with a trick, a warning for Azure Cosmos administrators and more on the T-Mobile hack
August 30, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBToday's podcast reports on how a new ransomware strain tries to evade detection, a ransomware gang closes, a warning for Azure Cosmos administrators and more
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Friday Aug. 27, 2021
August 27, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBThis episode features a discussion on configuration issues with Microsoft Power Apps, the latest business email compromise and possible ways to stop ransomware
Cyber Security Today, Aug. 27, 2021 - Alleged T-Mobile hacker comes forward, COVD-19 vaccination form scam, and more
August 27, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBThis morning's podcast looks at the latest COVID-19 phishing scam and a report on the importance of patching SSL VPNs
Cyber Security Today, Aug. 25, 2021 - A warning to users of Microsoft Power Apps, vulnerabilities in a medical pump, and more
August 25, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBThis podcast reports on 38 million records with personal information left exposed by misconfigured Microsoft Power Apps, vulnerabilities found in a medical pump, and a warning on device installation apps
Cyber Security Today, Aug. 23, 2021 -Exchange Servers under attack, ransomware-fighting advice and vulnerabilities in industrial control systems continue to climb
August 23, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBThis episode reports on Exchange Servers under attack, ransomware-fighting advice and vulnerabilities in industrial control systems continue to climb
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Aug. 20, 2021
August 20, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThis episode features a discussion about vulnerabilities found on BlackBerry's QNX platform and in software development kits, as well as observations about T-Mobile's most recent hack
Cyber Security Today, Aug. 20, 2021 - Employees lured to plant ransomware, warning from Cisco and how a U.S. government department was hacked
August 20, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MBThis episode reveals how a crook is trying to lure employees to plant ransomware on their organization's IT systems, a warning from Cisco Systems for some products and details how a U.S. government department was hacked
Cyber Security Today, Aug. 18, 2021 - U.S. terrorist watchlist found, T-Mobile hacked and troublesome SDKs
August 18, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBToday's podcast reports on the discovery of an unprotected U.S. terrorist watchlist, a hack at T-Mobile, troublesome software development kits and more
Cyber Security Today, Aug. 16, 2021 - PrintNightmare bugs exploited, AlphaBay criminal marketplace returns, a threat to network inspection devices and check your router
August 16, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBToday's episode covers the Windows Server PrintNightmare bugs, the apparent return of the AlphaBay criminal marketplace, a DDoS threat to network inspection devices and why you should check your home router
Cyber Security Today Week in Review for Aug. 13, 2021
August 13, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBThis episode looks at vulnerabilities in the Microsoft core architecture and how they are being exploited.
Cyber Security Today , Aug. 13, 2021 - Back to school cybersecurity advice
August 13, 2021 14:00 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBTips for parents and school boards to help keep students safe online
Cyber Security Today, Aug. 11, 2021 -
August 11, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBCrooks are still taking over computers, servers and smartphones for cryptomining. We offer tips for not being an unwitting accomplice
Cyber Security Today Aug 9, 2021 - Gigabyte recovering from ransomware, warnings about Exchange Server exploits and tighten access to Windows’ web server
August 09, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.48 MBToday's episode reports on a major motherboard manufacturer recovering from ransomware, warnings about Exchange Server exploits and why admins need to tighten access to Windows’ web server
Cyber Security Today Week in Review for Aug. 6, 2021
August 06, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBThis episode features a discussion about reining in supply chain attacks and new suggested standards for teaching public and high school students essential elements of cybersecurity
Cyber Security Today, Aug. 6, 2021 -An angry ransomware gang partner allegedly leaks secrets, reports of more Canadian ransomware victims and a DNS problem found.
August 06, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MBThis episode covers reports of an angry Conti ransomware gang partner allegedly hitting back at the gang, allegations of more Canadian ransomware victims and a DNS problem discovered
Cyber Security Today, August 4, 2021 - Report details problems with and solutions for supply chain attacks
August 04, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBToday's episode outlines a European cyber agency's detailed look at software and hardware supply chain attacks, and two examples of the most recent problems
Cyber Security Today, Aug. 2, 2021 - A record year for ransomware attacks predicted, and warnings from Microsoft and Cisco Systems
August 02, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBToday's podcast reports on statistics showing its a record year for ransomware attacks, and malware warnings from Microsoft and Cisco Systems
Cyber Security Today, Week In Review for July 30, 2021
July 30, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis episode features a discussion about the increasing costs of data breaches, the top 30 vulnerabilities hackers leverage and a new website vulnerability scanner that may help crooks
Cyber Security Today, July 30, 2021 - Canada consultation on social media regulation, a new ransomware group, abuse of WeTransfer and more
July 30, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MBThis episode reports on a Canadian consultation on proposed regulation of social media, the emergence of a new ransomware group, abuse of WeTransfer and Mailgun, new Android malware and more
Cyber Security Today, July 28, 2021 - Remember this ransomware resource, a new ransomware strain updated and vulnerabilities in another Kaseya product
July 28, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBToday's episode covers the latest news on #ransomware resource, vulnerabilities in another Kaseya product and three open-source suites results of a cyber insurance company survey
Cyber Security Today, July 26, 2021 - Beware of fake Windows 11 downloads, how an insurance giant was hacked, a ransomware gang attacked and more
July 26, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBToday's episode reports on phony Windows 11 downloads, how an insurance giant was hacked, Mac malware, a ransomware gang attacked and more
Week in Review for Friday July 23, 2021
July 23, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis episode looks at the proposed overhaul of Canada's federal privacy law and why critics say it isn't good enough
Cyber Security Today, July 23, 2021 - Sophos opens a Canadian data centre, people still fall for tech support scams and Amazon cuts off a controversial spyware company
July 23, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.52 MBThis episode reports on the availability of a new Canadian data centre for users of Sophos products, a survey shows people still fall for tech support scams, Amazon cuts off a controversial spyware company and new figures on ransomware attacks
Cyber Security Today July 21, 2021 - Another printer vulnerability found, and more corporate ransomware victims
July 21, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBToday's episode reports on a possible data theft from a Canadian medical treatment chain, another printer vulnerability discovered, more corporate ransomware victims and another piece of malware aimed at those who want cracked software
Cyber Security Today, July 19, 2021 - A new ransomware advice site, another Windows print spooler problem and more companies caught with unsecured cloud data storage
July 19, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.85 MBToday's podcast reports on a new ransomware advice site, another Windows print spooler problem, more companies caught with unsecured cloud data storage and more applications to patch
Cyber Security Today Week in Review for Friday, July 2021
July 16, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThis episode focuses on recent news about ransomware, including the disappearance of dark web sites of the REvil gang
Cyber Security Today, July 16, 2021 -- US offers bounty for cybercrooks, Facebook cuts links to spy group and beware of this LinkedIn scam
July 16, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBThis report looks at a new bounty for cybercrooks offered by the US, Facebook cuts links to an Iranian spy group and a warning about a LinkedIn scam
Cyber Security Today, July 14, 2021 - Interpol says ransomware may become a pandemic, expert advice on fighting ransomware and security updates for ForgeRock and Etherpad
July 14, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.73 MBToday's podcast focuses on ransomware and some of the latest security updates issued by software companies
Cyber Security Today, July 12, 2021 -- An Alberta non-profit admits data theft, an insurance giant notifying victims of ransomware attack and a U.S. wireless carrier is fooled
July 12, 2021 14:32 - 6 minutes - 4.19 MBToday's podcast reports on the controversy over an Alberta non-profit's data theft, an insurance giant is notifying victims of March ransomware attack and some subscribers to U.S. wireless carrier Mint Mobile have their phones ported to another carrier
Cyber Security Today Week in Review for Friday July 9, 2021
July 09, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis episode features a discussion about the Kaseaya #ransomware attack, fighting brute force password-cracking and the Windows print spooler vulnerability
Cyber Security Today, July 9, 2021 - Don’t be caught by Black Widow movie scams, another Accellion FTA hack and more
July 09, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBThis morning's podcast reports on Black Widow movie scams, another Accellion FTA hack, Windows and Sage security updates more privacy protection for Firefox users in Canada
Cyber Security Today, July 7, 2021 - More fall-out from the Kaseya ransomware attack, privacy worries over the Audacity audio editor and more bad Android apps
July 07, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MBToday's podcast offers advice on protection from ransomware attacks, outlines privacy worries over the new data collection policies of the Audacity audio editor and describes more bad Android apps
Cyber Security Today, July 5, 2021 -A ransomware test for companies, a Windows Print Spooler warning, fight brute force attacks and more
July 05, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBToday's podcast reports on a test of ransomware preparedness organizations can take, a Windows Print Spooler warning, how to fight brute force attacks, and travel scams to avoid
Cyber Security Today, July 2, 2021 - Why you should stay away from cracked software
July 02, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBNew malware found in cracked software games is racking up millions for crooks. Read how