Massive malware cleanup.
The FBI deletes PlugX malware from thousands of U.S. computers. Researchers uncover vulnerabilities in Windows 11 allowing attackers to bypass protections and execute code at the kernel level. A look ...
15 Jan 202529min
National security in the digital age.
A draft cybersecurity executive order from the Biden administration seeks to bolster defenses. Researchers identify a “mass exploitation campaign” targeting Fortinet firewalls. A Chinese-language illi...
14 Jan 202529min
Multi-factor frustration.
An MFA outage affects Microsoft 365 Office apps. The Biden administration introduces new export controls to block adversaries from accessing advanced AI chips. A Dutch university cancels lectures aft...
13 Jan 202528min
Michael Bishop Jr.: Good, bad or indifferent. [Security] [Career Notes]
Please enjoy this encore episode, where we are joined by Senior Security Officer at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Michael Bishop Jr. as he shares his journey from Army infantryman deploye...
11 Jan 20257min
The hidden cost of data hoarding. [Research Saturday]
This week, we are joined by Kyla Cardona and Aurora Johnson from SpyCloud discussing their research "China’s Surveillance State Is Selling Citizen Data as a Side Hustle." Chinese technology companies,...
11 Jan 202531min
When retaliation turns digital.
New details emerge about Chinese hackers breaching the US Treasury Department. The Supreme Court considers the TikTok ban. Chinese hackers exploit a zero-day flaw in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN. A new c...
10 Jan 202527min
Biden’s final cyber order tackles digital weaknesses.
The Biden administration is finalizing an executive order to bolster U.S. cybersecurity. Ivanti releases emergency updates to address a critical zero-day vulnerability. A critical vulnerability is dis...
9 Jan 202524min
A new Mirai-based botnet.
Researchers ID a new Mirai-based botnet. Android devices get their first round of updates for the new year. Criminals exploit legitimate Apple and Google services in sophisticated voice phishing attac...
8 Jan 202526min
