Cybersecurity Today

Cybersecurity Today: Marks and Spencer Hack, Brazilian Bank Breach, and McDonald's Data Vulnerability


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In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses major updates on the recent cyber attack on Marks and Spencer, revealing new details and arrests. The breach involved sophisticated social engineering that infiltrated the company's network through an IT service provider, leading to 150GB of stolen data. Love then covers a massive insider breach at a Brazilian bank where an IT worker facilitated the theft of $140 million by selling login credentials. Lastly, the episode highlights a McDonald's HR data breach caused by weak security practices in an AI screening app, exposing millions of job applicant records. Key insights on these incidents emphasize the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and internal controls.

00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:20 Marks and Spencer Hack: New Developments 04:07 Brazilian Bank Breach: An Inside Job 06:40 McDonald's HR Data Breach: A Comedy of Errors 10:21 Conclusion and Upcoming Features

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