SolarWinds/SUNBURST Backdoor, Third-Party and Supply Chain Security

In episode 152 for December 21st 2020: A discussion about the SolarWinds Orion backdoor, third-party security, and the threat of supply chain attacks with co-host Kevin Johnson. ** Links mentioned on the show ** US govt, FireEye breached after SolarWin… Continue reading SolarWinds/SUNBURST Backdoor, Third-Party and Supply Chain Security

FireEye Hacked, Foxconn Ransomware Attack, Apple’s New Privacy Features

In episode 151 for December 14th 2020: What you need to know about the stolen FireEye “Red Team” tools and the FUD going on in the media about the attack, Foxconn gets hit with a ransomware attack plus details on how ransomware attacks are evolving, an… Continue reading FireEye Hacked, Foxconn Ransomware Attack, Apple’s New Privacy Features

CISA Director Chris Krebs Fired, Common Sense and Section 230

In episode 148 for November 23rd 2020: This week Kevin Johnson joins me to discuss the Twitter firing of Chris Krebs, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and our thoughts about a common sense approach to social media and S… Continue reading CISA Director Chris Krebs Fired, Common Sense and Section 230

Stolen Source Code, Apple Zero-Days, Biden’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Policies

In episode 147 for November 16th 2020: The latest about source code stolen from US government agencies and private companies, three actively exploited iOS zero-days in the wild and new App Store privacy labels, and what a Biden administration could mea… Continue reading Stolen Source Code, Apple Zero-Days, Biden’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Policies

Government Rumor Control, US Hospital Ransomware Threat, Russian Hackers Charged

In episode 145 for November 2nd 2020: Kevin Johnson joins me to discuss the US government’s attempt to prevent disinformation and rumors about the election, a new ransomware threat targeting US hospitals, and details about six Russian hackers that were… Continue reading Government Rumor Control, US Hospital Ransomware Threat, Russian Hackers Charged

Voter Privacy and the US Election

In episode 144 for October 26th 2020: Voter privacy and what you need to know about protecting your private information during the upcoming US election. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Closing in on the US election with voter privacy and election sec… Continue reading Voter Privacy and the US Election

TrickBot Takedown, VPN Flaws, Zoom End-to-End Encryption

In episode 143 for October 19th 2020: Microsoft gets creative to help take down the TrickBot botnet, details on how attackers have been using VPN flaws to attack election support systems, and Zoom’s rollout of end-to-end encryption. ** Links mentioned … Continue reading TrickBot Takedown, VPN Flaws, Zoom End-to-End Encryption

The Social Dilemma

In episode 142 for October 12th 2020: My conversation about the pros and cons of the Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma” with frequent guest, Kevin Johnson. The Social Dilemma is a popular documentary (dramamentary?) on Netflix about how social me… Continue reading The Social Dilemma

More Hospital Ransomware Attacks, FBI’s Disinformation Warning, Android 11 Privacy Features

In episode 141 for October 5th 2020: Universal Health Services is the latest victim of a massive hospital ransomware attack, the FBI issues new warnings about false claims of hacked voter information, and the top Android 11 privacy and security feature… Continue reading More Hospital Ransomware Attacks, FBI’s Disinformation Warning, Android 11 Privacy Features

Death by Ransomware, Strava Flyby, iOS 14 Privacy Improvements

In episode 140 for September 28th 2020: Details on the first human death related to a ransomware attack, popular fitness app Strava is caught giving away your location data to strangers, and the top privacy improvements in Apple iOS 14. ** Links mentio… Continue reading Death by Ransomware, Strava Flyby, iOS 14 Privacy Improvements