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THREATPOST * Podcasts * Malware * Vulnerabilities * InfoSec Insiders * Webinars * * * * * * * Search FEATURED NEWS STUDENT LOAN BREACH EXPOSES 2.5M RECORDS 2.5 million people were affected, in a breach that could spell more trouble down the line. by Nate Nelson August 31, 2022 WATERING HOLE ATTACKS PUSH SCANBOX KEYLOGGER by Nate Nelson August 30, 2022 Researchers uncover a watering hole attack likely carried out by APT TA423, which attempts to plant the ScanBox JavaScript-based reconnaissance tool. by Nate Nelson August 30, 2022 TENTACLES OF ‘0KTAPUS’ THREAT GROUP VICTIMIZE 130 FIRMS Over 130 companies tangled in sprawling phishing campaign that spoofed a multi-factor authentication system. by Nate Nelson August 29, 2022 RANSOMWARE ATTACKS ARE ON THE RISE Lockbit is by far this summer’s most prolific ransomware group, trailed by two offshoots of the Conti group. by Nate Nelson August 26, 2022 THREATPOST CONTENT SPOTLIGHT * Podcasts * Webinars * eBooks * Listen Now INSIDE THE HACKERS’ TOOLKIT – PODCAST August 11, 2022 * Listen Now BEING PREPARED FOR ADVERSARIAL ATTACKS – PODCAST June 2, 2022 * Listen Now THE STATE OF SECRETS SPRAWL – PODCAST May 9, 2022 * Listen Now A BLOCKCHAIN PRIMER AND A BORED APE HEADSCRATCHER – PODCAST March 31, 2022 * On-Demand Webinar SECURITY INNOVATION: SECURE SYSTEMS START WITH FOUNDATIONAL HARDWARE * On-Demand Webinar SECURELY ACCESS YOUR MACHINES FROM ANYWHERE – PRESENTED BY KEEPER SECURITY * On-Demand Webinar LOG4J EXPLOIT: LESSONS LEARNED AND RISK REDUCTION BEST PRACTICES * On-Demand Webinar HOW TO ID AND PROTECT SENSITIVE CLOUD DATA: THE SECRET TO KEEPING SECRETS * Download Your Free Copy CLOUD SECURITY: THE FORECAST FOR 2022 February 15, 2022 * Download Your Free Copy 2021: THE EVOLUTION OF RANSOMWARE April 19, 2021 * Download Your Free Copy HEALTHCARE SECURITY WOES BALLOON IN A COVID-ERA WORLD November 24, 2020 * Download Your Free Copy 2020 IN SECURITY: FOUR STORIES FROM THE NEW THREAT LANDSCAPE August 4, 2020 LATEST NEWS CYBERCRIMINALS ARE SELLING ACCESS TO CHINESE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS by Nate Nelson August 25, 2022 Tens of thousands of cameras have failed to patch a critical, 11-month-old CVE, leaving thousands of organizations exposed. by Nate Nelson August 25, 2022 TWITTER WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT: THE TL;DR VERSION by Threatpost August 24, 2022 Twitter is blasted for security and privacy lapses by the company’s former head of security who alleges the social media giant’s actions amount to a national security risk. by Threatpost August 24, 2022 FIREWALL BUG UNDER ACTIVE ATTACK TRIGGERS CISA WARNING by Threatpost August 23, 2022 CISA is warning that Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS is under active attack and needs to be patched ASAP. by Threatpost August 23, 2022 FAKE RESERVATION LINKS PREY ON WEARY TRAVELERS by Nate Nelson August 22, 2022 Fake travel reservations are exacting more pain from the travel weary, already dealing with the misery of canceled flights and overbooked hotels. by Nate Nelson August 22, 2022 IPHONE USERS URGED TO UPDATE TO PATCH 2 ZERO-DAYS by Elizabeth Montalbano August 19, 2022 Separate fixes to macOS and iOS patch respective flaws in the kernel and WebKit that can allow threat actors to take over devices and are under attack. by Elizabeth Montalbano August 19, 2022 Load more latest news MOST POPULAR * IS YOUR JAVA UP TO DATE? 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Hacker-in-residence Jason Kent explains the latest. Sponsored Content March 24, 2022 1 REPORTING MANDATES TO CLEAR UP FEDS’ HAZY LOOK INTO THREAT LANDSCAPE – PODCAST It’s about time, AttackIQ’s Jonathan Reiber said about 24H/72H report deadlines mandated in the new spending bill. As it is, visibility into adversary behavior has been muck. March 17, 2022 STAFF THINK CONTI GROUP IS A LEGIT EMPLOYER – PODCAST The ransomware group’s benefits – bonuses, employee of the month, performance reviews & top-notch training – might be better than yours, says BreachQuest’s Marco Figueroa. March 14, 2022 INSIDE THE HACKERS’ TOOLKIT – PODCAST This edition of the Threatpost podcast is sponsored by Egress. Sponsored Content August 11, 2022 BEING PREPARED FOR ADVERSARIAL ATTACKS – PODCAST There is no question that the level of threats facing today’s businesses continues to change on a daily basis. So what are the trends that CISOs need to be on the lookout for? For this episode of the Threatpost podcast, I am joined by Derek Manky, Chief Security Strategist & VP Global Threat Intelligence, Fortinet’s […] Sponsored Content June 2, 2022 THE STATE OF SECRETS SPRAWL – PODCAST In this podcast, we dive into the 2022 edition of the State of Secrets Sprawl report with Mackenzie Jackson, developer advocate at GitGuardian. We talk issues that corporations face with public leaks from groups like Lapsus and more, as well as ways for developers to keep their code safe. Sponsored Content May 9, 2022 CYBERATTACKERS PUT THE PEDAL TO THE MEDAL: PODCAST Fortinet’s Derek Manky discusses the exponential increase in the speed that attackers weaponize fresh vulnerabilities, where botnets and offensive automation fit in, and the ramifications for security teams. Sponsored Content April 18, 2022 1 MACOS MALWARE: MYTH VS. TRUTH – PODCAST Huntress Labs R&D Director Jamie Levy busts the old “Macs don’t get viruses” myth and offers tips on how MacOS malware differs and how to protect against it. April 7, 2022 1 A BLOCKCHAIN PRIMER AND A BORED APE HEADSCRATCHER – PODCAST Mystified? Now’s the time to learn about cryptocurrency-associated risks: Listen to KnowBe4’s Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos explain blockchain, NFTs and how to stay safe. March 31, 2022 TOP 3 ATTACK TRENDS IN API SECURITY – PODCAST Bots & automated attacks have exploded, with attackers and developers alike in love with APIs, according to a new Cequence Security report. Hacker-in-residence Jason Kent explains the latest. Sponsored Content March 24, 2022 1 REPORTING MANDATES TO CLEAR UP FEDS’ HAZY LOOK INTO THREAT LANDSCAPE – PODCAST It’s about time, AttackIQ’s Jonathan Reiber said about 24H/72H report deadlines mandated in the new spending bill. As it is, visibility into adversary behavior has been muck. March 17, 2022 STAFF THINK CONTI GROUP IS A LEGIT EMPLOYER – PODCAST The ransomware group’s benefits – bonuses, employee of the month, performance reviews & top-notch training – might be better than yours, says BreachQuest’s Marco Figueroa. March 14, 2022 INSIDE THE HACKERS’ TOOLKIT – PODCAST This edition of the Threatpost podcast is sponsored by Egress. Sponsored Content August 11, 2022 BEING PREPARED FOR ADVERSARIAL ATTACKS – PODCAST There is no question that the level of threats facing today’s businesses continues to change on a daily basis. So what are the trends that CISOs need to be on the lookout for? For this episode of the Threatpost podcast, I am joined by Derek Manky, Chief Security Strategist & VP Global Threat Intelligence, Fortinet’s […] Sponsored Content June 2, 2022 THE STATE OF SECRETS SPRAWL – PODCAST In this podcast, we dive into the 2022 edition of the State of Secrets Sprawl report with Mackenzie Jackson, developer advocate at GitGuardian. We talk issues that corporations face with public leaks from groups like Lapsus and more, as well as ways for developers to keep their code safe. Sponsored Content May 9, 2022 CYBERATTACKERS PUT THE PEDAL TO THE MEDAL: PODCAST Fortinet’s Derek Manky discusses the exponential increase in the speed that attackers weaponize fresh vulnerabilities, where botnets and offensive automation fit in, and the ramifications for security teams. Sponsored Content April 18, 2022 1 MACOS MALWARE: MYTH VS. TRUTH – PODCAST Huntress Labs R&D Director Jamie Levy busts the old “Macs don’t get viruses” myth and offers tips on how MacOS malware differs and how to protect against it. April 7, 2022 1 A BLOCKCHAIN PRIMER AND A BORED APE HEADSCRATCHER – PODCAST Mystified? Now’s the time to learn about cryptocurrency-associated risks: Listen to KnowBe4’s Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos explain blockchain, NFTs and how to stay safe. March 31, 2022 TOP 3 ATTACK TRENDS IN API SECURITY – PODCAST Bots & automated attacks have exploded, with attackers and developers alike in love with APIs, according to a new Cequence Security report. Hacker-in-residence Jason Kent explains the latest. Sponsored Content March 24, 2022 1 REPORTING MANDATES TO CLEAR UP FEDS’ HAZY LOOK INTO THREAT LANDSCAPE – PODCAST It’s about time, AttackIQ’s Jonathan Reiber said about 24H/72H report deadlines mandated in the new spending bill. As it is, visibility into adversary behavior has been muck. March 17, 2022 STAFF THINK CONTI GROUP IS A LEGIT EMPLOYER – PODCAST The ransomware group’s benefits – bonuses, employee of the month, performance reviews & top-notch training – might be better than yours, says BreachQuest’s Marco Figueroa. March 14, 2022 View all podcasts VIDEOSVIEW ALL HOW THE PANDEMIC IS RESHAPING THE BUG-BOUNTY LANDSCAPE Bugcrowd Founder Casey Ellis talks about COVID-19’s impact on bug bounty hunters, bug bounty program adoption and more. October 28, 2020 EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON E-COMMERCE SECURITY AMID SNOWBALLING THREATS How a retail sector reeling from COVID-19 can lock down their online systems to prevent fraud during the upcoming holiday shopping spike. October 28, 2020 CYBERCRIMINALS STEP UP THEIR GAME AHEAD OF U.S. ELECTIONS Ahead of the November U.S. elections, cybercriminals are stepping up their offensive in both attacks against security infrastructure and disinformation campaigns – but this time, social media giants, the government and citizens are more prepared. October 21, 2020 LYCEUM APT RETURNS, THIS TIME TARGETING TUNISIAN FIRMS The APT, which targets Middle-Eastern energy firms & telecoms, has been relatively quiet since its exposure but not entirely silent. It’s kept up attacks through 2021 and is working on retooling its arsenal yet again. October 19, 2021 NATIONAL SURVEILLANCE CAMERA ROLLOUT ROILS PRIVACY ACTIVISTS TALON, a network of smart, connected security cameras developed by the Atlanta-based startup and installed by law enforcement around the country, raises surveillance-related privacy concerns. March 4, 2021 4 MALWARE GANGS PARTNER UP IN DOUBLE-PUNCH SECURITY THREAT From TrickBot to Ryuk, more malware cybercriminal groups are putting their heads together when attacking businesses. February 26, 2021 HOW EMAIL ATTACKS ARE EVOLVING IN 2021 The money being wire transferred by business email compromise victims is on the rise, as cybersecurity criminals evolve their tactics. February 11, 2021 1 PATRICK WARDLE ON HACKERS LEVERAGING ‘POWERFUL’ IOS BUGS IN HIGH-LEVEL ATTACKS Noted Apple security expert Patrick Wardle discusses how cybercriminals are stepping up their game in targeting Apple users with new techniques and cyberattacks. December 22, 2020 RANSOMWARE AND IP THEFT: TOP COVID-19 HEALTHCARE SECURITY SCARES From ransomware attacks that crippled hospitals, to espionage attacks targeting COVID-19 vaccine supply chain, Beau Woods discusses the top healthcare security risks. December 15, 2020 HOW THE PANDEMIC IS RESHAPING THE BUG-BOUNTY LANDSCAPE Bugcrowd Founder Casey Ellis talks about COVID-19’s impact on bug bounty hunters, bug bounty program adoption and more. October 28, 2020 EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON E-COMMERCE SECURITY AMID SNOWBALLING THREATS How a retail sector reeling from COVID-19 can lock down their online systems to prevent fraud during the upcoming holiday shopping spike. October 28, 2020 CYBERCRIMINALS STEP UP THEIR GAME AHEAD OF U.S. ELECTIONS Ahead of the November U.S. elections, cybercriminals are stepping up their offensive in both attacks against security infrastructure and disinformation campaigns – but this time, social media giants, the government and citizens are more prepared. October 21, 2020 LYCEUM APT RETURNS, THIS TIME TARGETING TUNISIAN FIRMS The APT, which targets Middle-Eastern energy firms & telecoms, has been relatively quiet since its exposure but not entirely silent. It’s kept up attacks through 2021 and is working on retooling its arsenal yet again. October 19, 2021 NATIONAL SURVEILLANCE CAMERA ROLLOUT ROILS PRIVACY ACTIVISTS TALON, a network of smart, connected security cameras developed by the Atlanta-based startup and installed by law enforcement around the country, raises surveillance-related privacy concerns. March 4, 2021 4 MALWARE GANGS PARTNER UP IN DOUBLE-PUNCH SECURITY THREAT From TrickBot to Ryuk, more malware cybercriminal groups are putting their heads together when attacking businesses. February 26, 2021 HOW EMAIL ATTACKS ARE EVOLVING IN 2021 The money being wire transferred by business email compromise victims is on the rise, as cybersecurity criminals evolve their tactics. February 11, 2021 1 PATRICK WARDLE ON HACKERS LEVERAGING ‘POWERFUL’ IOS BUGS IN HIGH-LEVEL ATTACKS Noted Apple security expert Patrick Wardle discusses how cybercriminals are stepping up their game in targeting Apple users with new techniques and cyberattacks. December 22, 2020 RANSOMWARE AND IP THEFT: TOP COVID-19 HEALTHCARE SECURITY SCARES From ransomware attacks that crippled hospitals, to espionage attacks targeting COVID-19 vaccine supply chain, Beau Woods discusses the top healthcare security risks. December 15, 2020 HOW THE PANDEMIC IS RESHAPING THE BUG-BOUNTY LANDSCAPE Bugcrowd Founder Casey Ellis talks about COVID-19’s impact on bug bounty hunters, bug bounty program adoption and more. October 28, 2020 EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON E-COMMERCE SECURITY AMID SNOWBALLING THREATS How a retail sector reeling from COVID-19 can lock down their online systems to prevent fraud during the upcoming holiday shopping spike. October 28, 2020 CYBERCRIMINALS STEP UP THEIR GAME AHEAD OF U.S. ELECTIONS Ahead of the November U.S. elections, cybercriminals are stepping up their offensive in both attacks against security infrastructure and disinformation campaigns – but this time, social media giants, the government and citizens are more prepared. October 21, 2020 View all videos SLIDESHOWVIEW ALL TOP 2018 SECURITY AND PRIVACY STORIES The top cybersecurity and privacy trends that biggest impact in 2018. December 26, 2018 3 2019: THE YEAR AHEAD IN CYBERSECURITY What are the top cyber trends to watch out for in 2019? Here’s what we’re hearing. December 25, 2018 10 2018: A BANNER YEAR FOR BREACHES A look back at the blizzard of breaches that made up 2018. December 24, 2018 2 2020 CYBERSECURITY TRENDS TO WATCH Mobile becomes a prime phishing attack vector, hackers will increasingly employ machine learning in attacks and cloud will increasingly be seen as fertile ground for compromise. December 31, 2019 TOP MOBILE SECURITY STORIES OF 2019 Cybercrime increasingly went mobile in 2019, with everything from Apple iPhone jailbreaks and rogue Android apps to 5G and mobile-first phishing dominating the news coverage. Here are Threatpost’s Top 10 mobile security stories of 2019. December 30, 2019 FACEBOOK SECURITY DEBACLES: 2019 YEAR IN REVIEW 2019 was a tumultuous year for Facebook as it continued to grapple with privacy fallout after Cambridge Analytica, as well as dealing with a slew of security challenges. December 27, 2019 BIGGEST MALWARE THREATS OF 2019 2019 was another banner year for bots, trojans, RATS and ransomware. Let’s take a look back. December 24, 2019 1 TOP 10 IOT DISASTERS OF 2019 From more widescale, powerful distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, to privacy issues in children’s connected toys, here are the top IoT disasters in 2019. December 23, 2019 1 2019 MALWARE TRENDS TO WATCH Here are 10 top malware trends to watch for in the New Year. January 1, 2019 TOP 2018 SECURITY AND PRIVACY STORIES The top cybersecurity and privacy trends that biggest impact in 2018. December 26, 2018 3 2019: THE YEAR AHEAD IN CYBERSECURITY What are the top cyber trends to watch out for in 2019? Here’s what we’re hearing. December 25, 2018 10 2018: A BANNER YEAR FOR BREACHES A look back at the blizzard of breaches that made up 2018. December 24, 2018 2 2020 CYBERSECURITY TRENDS TO WATCH Mobile becomes a prime phishing attack vector, hackers will increasingly employ machine learning in attacks and cloud will increasingly be seen as fertile ground for compromise. December 31, 2019 TOP MOBILE SECURITY STORIES OF 2019 Cybercrime increasingly went mobile in 2019, with everything from Apple iPhone jailbreaks and rogue Android apps to 5G and mobile-first phishing dominating the news coverage. Here are Threatpost’s Top 10 mobile security stories of 2019. December 30, 2019 FACEBOOK SECURITY DEBACLES: 2019 YEAR IN REVIEW 2019 was a tumultuous year for Facebook as it continued to grapple with privacy fallout after Cambridge Analytica, as well as dealing with a slew of security challenges. December 27, 2019 BIGGEST MALWARE THREATS OF 2019 2019 was another banner year for bots, trojans, RATS and ransomware. Let’s take a look back. December 24, 2019 1 TOP 10 IOT DISASTERS OF 2019 From more widescale, powerful distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, to privacy issues in children’s connected toys, here are the top IoT disasters in 2019. December 23, 2019 1 2019 MALWARE TRENDS TO WATCH Here are 10 top malware trends to watch for in the New Year. January 1, 2019 TOP 2018 SECURITY AND PRIVACY STORIES The top cybersecurity and privacy trends that biggest impact in 2018. December 26, 2018 3 2019: THE YEAR AHEAD IN CYBERSECURITY What are the top cyber trends to watch out for in 2019? Here’s what we’re hearing. December 25, 2018 10 2018: A BANNER YEAR FOR BREACHES A look back at the blizzard of breaches that made up 2018. 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