CrowdStrike snaps up Pangea to boost AI security Cybersecurity firm Netskope lifts IPO price range, eyes $7.3 billion valuation Fortra Releases Critical Patch for CVSS 10 Flaw in GoAnywhere MFT
Britain's JLR hit by cyber incident that disrupts production, sales https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/britains-jlr-hit-by-cyber-incident-that-disrupts-production-sales-2025-09-02/ Sophisticated “Gayfemboy” Malware Is Attacking Multiple Industries Around the Globe https://www.them.us/story/gayfemboy-malware-campaign-ddos-attacks-cybersecurity-experts Ransomware attack on IT supplier disrupts hundreds of Swedish municipalities https://www.itpro.com/security/cyber-attacks/ransomware-attack-on-it-supplier-disrupts-hundreds-of-swedish-municipalities
AI Deepfake Scams — CEO Impersonations https://www.darkreading.com The “AI Hacking Era” — Tools for Good and Bad https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/report-claims-the-era-of-ai-hacking-has-arrived-good-and-bad-actors-leveraging-ai-in-cybersecurity-arms-race/ Tea App Data Breach — Trusting the Wrong Apps https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/08/07/tea-app-flo-data-breach-safety-privacy/
Temu under scrutiny: U.S. states sue over alleged data/privacy/security risks https://www.wsj.com/articles/temu-lawsuits-pit-states-against-a-digital-superpower-6a1d6432 Surge in phishing impersonating Google, Microsoft, Apple, Spotify users https://www.wsj.com/articles/temu-lawsuits-pit-states-against-a-digital-superpower-6a1d6432 Lovense IoT vulnerabilities expose email and allow account takeover https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_data_breaches?utm_source=chatgpt.com This podcast is available on Youtube, Spotify, Google, iHeart, Apple, Amazon and more. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and review our podcast. For questions and comments, DM us on twitter @scottbvs or visit www.scottschober.com for more information. If we read your comment or question on the podcast, we will send you your choice of a signed copy of Hacked Again, Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business or Senior Cyber. Thanks for listening and tune in next week for another new episode packed with cyber news and tips to stay safe.
Scott, Craig and special guest Cameron DiGangi discuss USDoD hacker arrested, Government fed up with ransomware and TrickMo malware on Android devices. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/10/brazil-arrests-usdod-hacker-in-fbi-infragard-breach/ https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/18/that-must-end-government-urges-new-thinking-on-ransomware-payments.html https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickmo-malware-steals-android-pins-using-fake-lock-screen/ https://online.fliphtml5.com/pkkbx/ctjf/#p=51 This week's Cyber Coast to Coast is sponsored by Berkeley Varitronics Systems - (BVS)which has introduced Skim Scan and Skim Swipe for detecting card skimmers hidden inside ATMs, gas pumps, card swipers and any POS terminal accounting for billions of dollars in fraud and identity theft as well as Skimmer Detector Trainer for cybersecurity task forces and law enforcement. Learn how to STOP THE SKIM at www.BVSystems.com
Parents are using AirTags to keep track of their kids, but it could stop them from learning important habits https://www.insider.com/why-parents-using-airtags-track-kids-2023-5 8 million people hit by data breach at US govt contractor Maximus https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/8-million-people-hit-by-data-breach-at-us-govt-contractor-maximus/ New SEC Rules Require U.S. Companies to Reveal Cyber Attacks Within 4 Days https://thehackernews.com/2023/07/new-sec-rules-require-us-companies-to.html Putting a price on privacy: Ending police data purchases https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/552105-putting-a-price-on-privacy-ending-police-data-purchases/
Man uses an Apple AirTag to track down stolen motorcycle to Chicago alley https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-uses-an-apple-airtag-to-track-down-stolen-motorcycle-to-chicago-alley/3189405/ Tax preparers shared personal data with Meta, Google: Senate report https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4093026-tax-preparers-shared-personal-data-with-meta-google-senate-report/ Typo directs millions of US military emails to Mali by mistake https://cybernews.com/news/typo-us-military-emails-mali/ White House Unveils Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Devices https://www.securityweek.com/white-house-unveils-cybersecurity-labeling-program-for-smart-devices/ Kevin Mitnick Interviewed at 2017 Cyber Investing Summit https://youtu.be/juy8xL5gM2Y?t=37
8Base ransomware gang escalates double extortion attacks in June https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/8base-ransomware-gang-escalates-double-extortion-attacks-in-june/ Over 100,000 Stolen ChatGPT Account Credentials Sold on Dark Web Marketplaces https://thehackernews.com/2023/06/over-100000-stolen-chatgpt-account.html Over 100,000 Stolen ChatGPT Account Credentials Sold on Dark Web Marketplaces https://thehackernews.com/2023/06/over-100000-stolen-chatgpt-account.html
City of Dallas shut down IT services after ransomware attack https://securityaffairs.com/145723/cyber-crime/city-of-dallas-ransomware-attack.html ChatGPT-Themed Scam Attacks Are on the Rise https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/chatgpt-scam-attacks-increasing/ Apple and Google are working together to limit AirTag stalking https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/2/23707920/apple-google-airtag-stalking-bluetooth-tracker-alert-standard This episode is sponsored by www.darkcryptonite.com
European authorities warned FIFA World Cup attendees against downloading the official tournament app named Hayya as well as the healthcare app Ehteraz. The two apps may collect location data without permission. https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/euro-authorities-world-cup-fans/ Nonprofit organization is suing the state of Massachusetts on behalf of thousands of low-income families who were collectively robbed of more than a $1 million in food assistance benefits by card skimming devices secretly installed at cash machines and grocery store checkout lanes across the state. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/11/lawsuit-seeks-food-benefits-stolen-by-skimmers/ Nokia has stated that contrary to popular belief, 5G technology will make cyberattacks more common. Four years after 5G technology was widely released, 7 in 10 companies are reporting cyberattacks. https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/5g-security-breaches/636693/ This episode is sponsored by www.darkcryptonite.com
Twitter Verified Status Users Flooded with Scams https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/twitter-verified-status-users/ Vodafone Italy discloses data breach after reseller hacked https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vodafone-italy-discloses-data-breach-after-reseller-hacked/ Dropbox discloses unauthorized access to 130 GitHub source code repositories https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/137975/hacking/dropbox-account-hacked-2fa-jpg.html This episode is sponsored by www.DarkCryponite.com
Scott and Craig discuss the following headlines: Crypto-Thieves Cost Victims 53 Times What They Make https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cryptothieves-cost-victims-53/ NSA Cyber Specialist, Army Doctor Charged in US Spying Cases https://www.securityweek.com/nsa-cyber-specialist-army-doctor-charged-us-spying-cases Fast Company shuts website after hack sends 'obscene' Apple News notifications https://www.reuters.com/technology/fast-companys-website-shuts-after-apple-news-feed-hacked-2022-09-28/ This episode is sponsored by Dark Cryptonite. www.DarkCryptonite.com
Scott and Craig discuss building materials giant Knauf hit by Black Basta ransomware gang, Unpatched GPS Tracker Bugs Could Let Attackers Disrupt Vehicles Remotely, Russian Hackers Tricked Ukrainians with Fake "DoS Android Apps to Target Russia” and Cyber Tip of the Week involving Crypto scams via PayPal. This episode is sponsored by www.DarkCryptonite.com https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/building-materials-giant-knauf-hit-by-black-basta-ransomware-gang/ https://thehackernews.com/2022/07/unpatched-gps-tracker-bugs-could-let.html https://thehackernews.com/2022/07/russian-hackers-tricked-ukrainians-with.html
This week, Scott and Craig discuss "Leaked Audio From 80 Internal TikTok Meetings Shows That US User Data Has Been Repeatedly Accessed From China", "new Android malware has been downloaded over 3 million times and still found on the Google Play Store" and "Florida waitress cons 99-year-old for nearly $600k to spend on vacations" as well as the cyber tip of the week. This episode is sponsored by www.DarkCryptonite.com https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emilybakerwhite/tiktok-tapes-us-user-data-china-bytedance-access https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-malware-on-google-play-installed-3-million-times/ https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-waitress-cons-99-year-old-for-nearly-600k-to-spend-on-vacations-deputies/ https://youtu.be/_g3KI5yi6Fw
Scott and Craig discuss Ukrainian cybersecurity officials disclose two new hacking campaigns, Europol Busts Phishing Gang Responsible for Millions in Losses and Facebook phishing campaign that breached millions of accounts is still active even after its discovery. Our cyber tip of the week is all about phishing. This episode is sponsored by Dark Cryptonite. Dark Cryptonite stops ransomware, malware and phishing in their tracks eliminating cybercrime, fraud and information warfare. Dark Cryptonite utilizes advanced blockchain algorithms and zero trust models. Learn more on www.DarkCryptonite.com https://www.cyberscoop.com/ukraine-russia-hacking-apt28-trickbot-follina/ https://thehackernews.com/2022/06/europol-busts-phishing-gang-responsible.html https://pixmsecurity.com/blog/blog/phish-goes-on/
Scott and Craig discuss Lumos System Can Find Hidden Cameras and IoT Devices in Your Airbnb or Hotel Room, Attackers can control touchscreens remotely using GhostTouch, and Oil and gas companies take cyber resilience pledge https://thehackernews.com/2022/05/lumos-system-can-find-hidden-cameras.html https://thehackernews.com/2022/05/attackers-can-use-electromagnetic.html https://www.itsecurityguru.org/2022/05/27/oil-and-gas-companies-take-cyber-resilience-pledge/
This week Scott and Craig open the show (apologies for sound issues at the top of the episode) by discuss and new book release of Hacker's Movie Guide: The Complete List of Hacker and Cybersecurity Movies (2022-23 Edition). They also discuss 3 stories involving researchers finding three vulnerabilities in Qualcomm and MediaTek mobile chips, 3 flaws present in Lenovo laptops that can give attackers a way to drop highly persistent malware and the FBI has stated that the Black Cat ransomware gang, also known as ALPHV, has breached the networks of at least 60 organizations worldwide. This episode is sponsored by www.DarkCryptonite.com https://www.amazon.com/Hackers-Movie-Guide-Complete-Cybersecurity/dp/173301571X https://thehackernews.com/2022/04/critical-chipset-bug-opens-millions-of.html https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/millions-of-lenovo-laptops-contain-firmware-level-vulnerabilities https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-blackcat-ransomware-breached-at-least-60-entities-worldwide/
Scott and Craig discuss joint cybersecurity advisory issued by CISA, NSA, FBI, and the Department of Energy, Wind turbine company Nordex is still trying to recover from a cyberattack, evidence of LockBit ransomware found in the network of a regional U.S. government agency. This episode is sponsored by www.DarkCryptonite.com https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-warns-of-govt-hackers-targeting-industrial-control-systems/ https://www.securityweek.com/wind-turbine-giant-nordex-scrambling-recover-cyberattack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lockbit-ransomware-gang-lurked-in-a-us-gov-network-for-months/
Scott and Craig discuss criminal hackers harvesting sensitive customer data from Apple, Facebook, Discord and possibly Snap using fake subpoena requests, Wyze knew hackers could remotely access cameras for three years and said nothing, Verizon blames ‘bad actors’ for the spam text you got from your own number and the cyber tip of the week on security updates of firmware, software, operating systems, etc. Scott and Craig also introduce their new sponsor, www.DarkCryptonite.com https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/03/hackers-gaining-power-of-subpoena-via-fake-emergency-data-requests/ https://www.theverge.com/23003418/wyze-cam-v1-vulnerability-no-patch-bitdefender-responsible-disclosure https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/29/23001528/verizon-spam-texts-own-number-confirms-statement
This week, Scott and Craig discuss Hacking group Lapsus$ claims to have leaked the source code for Bing, Cortana, and other Microsoft products, Android password-stealing malware infects 100,000 Google Play users and Anonymous hacking Russian printers to print "the people of Russia must find horror in Putin's actions." over 100,000 times. Scott and Craig also discuss the pros and cons or Apple's App Store compared to Google Play App store as the cyber tip of the week. This episode is sponsored by www.Cyberlitica.com https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/lapsus-hackers-leak-37gb-of-microsofts-alleged-source-code/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-password-stealing-malware-infects-100-000-google-play-users/ https://www.ladbible.com/news/anonymous-says-its-hacked-printers-all-across-russia-20220322