Microsoft confirms cyber attack cause outage and it's own defences may have made the impact worse: Cybersecurity Today for Friday, August 2, 2024
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In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love explores the aftermath of Microsoft's 10-hour global outage due to a DDoS attack, the Canadian Privacy Commissioner's investigation into Ticketmaster, the severe impact of a ransomware attack on U.S. blood bank OneBlood, and the cascading legal ramifications CrowdStrike faces after a disastrous software update. The episode delves into the broader implications of these cyber incidents and stresses the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
00:00 Introduction and Major Headlines
00:29 Microsoft's 10-Hour Outage: Causes and Consequences
02:39 Ticketmaster Under Investigation: Privacy Concerns
03:45 OneBlood Ransomware Attack: Impact on Blood Supply
05:13 CrowdStrike Legal Battles: Fallout from Software Update
07:21 Conclusion and Upcoming Shows
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