Risk & Repeat

The seemingly endless stream of cyberattacks and data breaches have put enterprises and the information security industry on their heels. TechTarget SearchSecurity editors Rob Wright and Peter Loshin travel through this dark world of hacks, vulnerabilities and repeated infosec failings to discuss why we’ve arrived at this point, and what can be done to improve things.

Risk & Repeat: Alphv/BlackCat's chaotic exit (scam)

This podcast episode discusses the possible exit scam of ransomware-as-a-service gang Alphv/BlackCat, as well as the chaotic months the gang had leading up to its closure.

03-07
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Risk & Repeat: LockBit resurfaces after takedown

LockBit returns just days after an international law enforcement operation infiltrated the ransomware gang's network and seized infrastructure, source code and decryption keys.

02-27
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Risk & Repeat: Breaking down SEC charges against SolarWinds

This episode covers the SEC charges against SolarWinds and CISO Timothy Brown for allegedly hiding known cybersecurity risks prior to the 2020 supply chain attack it suffered.

11-01
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Risk & Repeat: Okta under fire after support system breach

This podcast episode covers a security breach suffered by identity vendor Okta involving its customer support systems, which has sparked criticism from customers.

10-26
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Risk & Repeat: Rapid Reset and the future of DDoS attacks

This podcast episode covers the record-breaking DDoS attack Rapid Reset, why it stands out among other DDoS campaigns and whether it will be widely replicated in the future.

10-12
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Risk & Repeat: MGM, Caesars casino hacks disrupt Las Vegas

This podcast episode compares the cyber attacks suffered by casino giants MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment in recent weeks and the fallout from them.

09-19
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Risk & Repeat: Big questions remain on Storm-0558 attacks

Microsoft revealed that Storm-0558 threat actors stole a consumer signing key from its corporate network, but many questions about the breach and subsequent attacks remain.

09-12
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Risk & Repeat: Digging into Microsoft security criticisms

Executives, researchers and former employees told TechTarget Editorial about issues with Microsoft security practices, including patch bypasses, poor transparency and more.

08-30
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Risk & Repeat: Highlights from Black Hat USA 2023

Black Hat USA 2023 in Las Vegas covered several trends, such as generative AI and cloud security issues, as well as new vulnerabilities, including the Downfall flaw in Intel chips.

08-17
30:08

Risk & Repeat: Microsoft takes heat over Storm-0558 attacks

The Storm-0558 attacks have raised questions about Microsoft's response to a cloud flaw and a stolen MSA key that was used to compromise customer email accounts.

08-03
33:54

Risk & Repeat: Are data extortion attacks ransomware?

Ransomware gangs are focusing more on data theft and extortion, while skipping the encryption of networks. But should these attacks still be considered ransomware?

07-20
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Risk & Repeat: How bad is Clop's MoveIt Transfer campaign?

Clop's data theft and extortion campaign against MoveIt Transfer customers marks some of the most high-profile threat activity this year, but its success level remains unclear.

07-11
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Risk & Repeat: More victims emerge from MoveIt Transfer flaw

CISA last week said several federal agencies suffered data breaches resulting from a MoveIt Transfer zero-day vulnerability, though it's unclear what type of data was stolen.

06-20
32:41

Risk & Repeat: Mandiant sheds light on Barracuda ESG attacks

Barracuda Networks attempted to fix the critical ESG zero-day vulnerability, but a Chinese nation-state threat actor was able to maintain access on compromised devices.

06-15
33:13

Risk & Repeat: Moveit Transfer flaw triggers data breaches

Several organizations, predominantly in the U.K., have confirmed data breaches that stemmed from exploitation of the critical Moveit Transfer zero-day vulnerability.

06-08
34:06

Risk & Repeat: A troubling trend of poor breach disclosures

This Risk & Repeat episode covers three data breach disclosures from Dish Network, Gentex Corporation and Clarke County Hospital and the troubling trends that connect all three.

05-25
34:35

Risk & Repeat: Ex-Uber CSO Joe Sullivan sentenced

This podcast episode covers the sentencing of former Uber CSO Joe Sullivan over the 2016 breach cover-up, and what it means for other security executives and the industry at large.

05-09
37:45

Risk & Repeat: Security industry bets on AI at RSA Conference

This podcast episode covers the focus on AI-powered security products and uses at RSA Conference 2023 in San Francisco last week, as well as other trends at the show.

05-02
39:36

Risk & Repeat: Inside the 3CX supply chain attack

This podcast episode discusses the 3CX supply chain attack, where it may have started, who was behind it and how the unified communications vendor has responded to the incident.

04-04
33:55

BreachForums taken down after arrest of alleged owner

This Risk & Repeat podcast episode covers the arrest of BreachForums' alleged owner and the site's subsequent closure, as well as possible connections to the DC Health Link breach.

03-22
31:48

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