• Hackers in handcuffs.

  • Dec 13 2024
  • Length: 32 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • The U.S. dismantles the Rydox criminal marketplace. File-sharing provider Cleo urges customers to immediately patch a critical vulnerability. A Japanese media giant reportedly paid nearly $3 million to a Russia-linked ransomware group. The largest Bitcoin ATM operator in the U.S. confirms a data breach. Microsoft quietly patches two potentially critical vulnerabilities. Researchers at Claroty describe a malware tool used by nation-state actors to target critical IoT and OT systems. Dell releases patches for a pair of critical vulnerabilities. A federal court indicts 14 North Korean nationals for a scheme funding North Korea’s weapons programs. Texas accuses a data broker of sharing sensitive driving data without consent. Tim Starks, senior reporter at CyberScoop, joins Dave to explore the FCC's groundbreaking proposal to introduce cybersecurity rules linked to wiretapping laws. How the bots stole Christmas. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Tim Starks, senior reporter at CyberScoop, joins Dave to explore the FCC's groundbreaking proposal to introduce cybersecurity rules linked to wiretapping laws. Read more about it in Tim’s article. Selected Reading Rydox Cybercrime Marketplace Disrupted, Administrators Arrested (SecurityWeek) Cleo urges customers to ‘immediately’ apply new patch as researchers discover new malware (The Record) Japanese game and anime publisher reportedly pays $3 million ransom to Russia-linked hackers (The Record) Bitcoin ATM Giant Byte Federal Hit by Hackers, 58,000 Users Impacted (Hackread) Microsoft Patches Vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, Update Catalog (SecurityWeek) Researchers Discover Malware Used by Nation-Sates to Attack OT Systems (Infosecurity Magazine) Critical Dell Security Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Compromise Affected Systems (Cyber Security News) 14 North Korean IT Workers Charged, US to Offer $5 Million Rewards for Info (Cyber Security News) Texas adds data broker specializing in driver behavior to list of alleged privacy law violators (The Record) UK Shoppers Frustrated as Bots Snap Up Popular Christmas Gifts (Infosecurity Magazine) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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