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This is the Five-Minute forecast, bringing you the cyber security news you need to stay ahead.
11/27: Hacktivists breach nuclear research facility, FCC moves to curb SIM-swapping
Hacktivists compromise HR systems at U.S. nuclear research facility, GE investigates claims of an ongoing breach, and new rules take aim at SIM-swapping and port-out attacks. Plus updates on APT actor TA402 from Joshua Miller.
Nov 27, 2023
00:05:00
11/13: LockBit bites new victims, U.S. sanctions ransomware money launderer
LockBit hits world's largest commercial bank, U.S. sanction money launderer linked to Russian ransomware, and gigabytes of stolen Boeing data leaked. And Selena Larson discusses Israel-Hamas themed cybercrime.
Nov 13, 2023
00:05:00
11/06: Okta details breach, countries disavow ransomware payments, and Discord ditches permalinks
Okta explains how hackers breached its support system, global coalition vows to stop paying ransomware gangs and Discord ditches permanent file links to curb malware delivery. Plus, Selena Larson discusses TA571's recent pivot.
Nov 6, 2023
00:05:00
10/30: Okta hit again, France blames Russia for cyberattacks and Russia faces its own attacks
Okta hit by another data breach, France says J’accuse! to Russian cyberattackers and mystery attackers target Russian government and industry. Also, Selena Larson reports on VirusBulletin conference.
Oct 30, 2023
00:05:00
10/23: ICC hit by cyberespionage, Spain busts phishing ring and DC voter rolls exposed
The International Criminal Court hit by cyber espionage amid sensitive trials, Spanish police bust phishing ring that stole data of 4 million people, and DC voter roll compromised in data breach. Plus, Dusty Miller delves into attacks that use fake browser updates.
Oct 23, 2023
00:05:00
10/16: CISA's ransomware playbook, Google endorses passkeys, and 23andMe prepares for lawsuits
CISA shares list of common ransomware vulnerabilities, Google points the way to a password-free future, and 23andMe braces for multiple lawsuits after data breach. Plus, Sarah Sabotka shares key themes for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Oct 16, 2023
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10/09: Social media fraud surges, 23andMe attacked, and MGM counts the cost of ransomware attack
The FTC warns of “staggering” social media scam losses, 23andMe confirms user data stolen in credential stuffing attack and MGM counts the $100 million cost of a recent ransomware attack. Plus, Tony Robinson details new ZenRAT malware.
Oct 9, 2023
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10/02: State Department breached, a double dose of ransomware, and Bing AI serves up malware
Details emerge of a massive email breach at the U.S. State Department, ransomware gangs double down on victims with dual encryption, and Bing’s AI chatbot answers some queries with malware. Plus, Selena Larson discusses an unusual campaign using romance lures.
Oct 2, 2023
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9/25: T-Mobile denies breach, conviction in BEC case, and Signal prepares for quantum decryption
T-Mobile under the microscope as new breach claims emerge, a successful conviction highlights the huge cost of BEC attacks, and Signal announces new security measures aimed at quantum computing. Plus, Bryan Campbell discusses a recent wave of attacks targeting Chinese-language speakers.
Sep 25, 2023
00:05:00
Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 9/18/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of September 18th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Sep 18, 2023
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