S3 Ep103: Scammers in the Slammer (and other stories) [Audio + Text]
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Cyber NewsUber’s Former Security Chief Convicted of 2016 Data Breach Cover-Up
Joe Sullivan was charged two years ago with obstruction of justice and misprision
Cyber NewsDashlane launches new Dark Web Insights tool, MFA authenticator app, small biz Starter plan
Password manager vendor Dashlane has announced updates to its suite of enterprise offerings. These include a new Dark Web Insights tool that provides a breakdown of compromised passwords, a standalone authenticator app for enabling account multi-factor authentication (MFA), and a low-cost starter plan for small businesses. The firm has also introduced new live phone support […]
Cyber NewsContrast Security Launches Expanded Security Testing Tools for JavaScript and Popular Angular, React, and jQuery Frameworks
New language and framework support empowers developers to analyze front-end code for vulnerabilities throughout the development lifecycle.
Cyber NewsResearch Reveals Microsoft Teams Security and Backup Flaws, With Over Half of Users Sharing Business-Critical Information on the Platform
Most backup and security vendors overlook this vital communication channel.
Cyber NewsNew SonicWall Survey Data Reveals 91% of Organizations Fear Ransomware Attacks in 2022
Amid an economic downturn, cybersecurity staffing shortages, and endless cyberattacks, financially motivated attacks are the top concern among IT professionals.
Cyber News7 IoT Devices That Make Security Pros Cringe
A look at everything from truly dumb smart devices to cool-looking IoT tech with huge cybersecurity and privacy implications.
Cyber NewsFormer Uber Security Chief Found Guilty of Data Breach Coverup
A U.S. federal court jury has found former Uber Chief Security Officer Joseph Sullivan guilty of not disclosing a 2016 breach of customer and driver records to regulators and attempting to cover up the incident. Sullivan has been convicted on two counts: One for obstructing justice by not reporting the incident and another for misprision. […]
Cyber News19-Year-Old Teen Arrested for Using Leaked Optus Breach Data in SMS Scam
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has arrested a 19-year-old teen from Sydney for allegedly attempting to leverage the data leaked following the Optus data breach late last month to extort victims. The suspect is said to have carried out a text message blackmail scam, demanding that the recipients transfer $2,000 to a bank account or […]
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