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In today's Daily Podcast we discuss ISIS info ops and the cyber war the US is waging against the terrorist group. Ransomware phishing now show signs of knowing its targets' physical addresses. Patch Tuesday also saw updates from Cisco and Google. Cyber sector IPO rumors and declarations of intent. A Department of Justice lawyer, speaking for himself, thinks the debate over offshore accounts should inform thinking on the debate over privacy and security. Plus, Dale Drew from Level 3 Communications explains the importance of having a threat research lab.

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In today's Daily Podcast we continue our follow-up on the Panama Papers' investigation. Ransomware, DDoS, and malvertising continue their win, place, and show finishes in the criminal sweeps. Patch Tuesday addresses Badlock and other vulnerabilities. Some M&A news in the cyber sector. And the FBI may not have used Cellebrite's services to unlock the San Bernardino jihadi's iPhone after all. Plus, Johns Hopkins' Information Security Institute's Joe Carrigan warns us about phony calls claiming to be Microsoft tech support.

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In today's Daily Podcast we follow up on the Panama Papers' investigation, and, like everyone else, wait for the expected shoes to drop. BAE warns that Qbot has become more aware, more evasive, and harder to block. Cisco's Talos predicts the disturbing rise of "crytpoworms." The US Federal CIO warns of the risks inherent in legacy systems. Guy Guzner from FireGlass helps us sort out the Panama Papers speculation, and Markus Rauschecker wonders if the FBI will have better luck convincing Apple to unlock another iPhone. And we take a trip down memory lane with the unlamented legacy code represented by Clippy.

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In today's Daily Podcast we follow up on the Panama Papers' fallout. Leaker "John Doe" remains unidentified, and the scandal is roiling politics in Ukraine. Some observers think the Russian Financial Monitoring Service is behind the leaks. Dridex evolves into new lines of cyber crime. Juniper patches a suspect random number generator. GCHQ is said to have helped publishers stop the new Harry Potter book from leaking. And CyberWire editor John Petrik reviews an interesting price list from Dell SecureWorks.

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In today's Daily Podcast we report on the results of yesterday's #OpIsrael—basically a fizzle, but a fizzle with the usual disturbing implications. Pirrit adware moves to OS X. Ransomware remains a low-risk, high-payoff cyber caper. We take a look at some industry news: good, bad, and middling. We talk to the University of Maryland's Jonathan Katz about fully homomorphic encryption, and we discuss Japan's cyber security landscape with William Saito, special advisor to the prime minister of Japan.

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The people we spoke to at 2016's Women in Cybersecurity Conference had a remarkable diversity of career and academic backgrounds, as well as life experiences. Many themes emerged from our conversations, including the importance of mentorship, willingness to try new things and take risks, and the importance of flexibility and communications skills. They also dispelled some myths, including the notion that you need to have a technical background for a career in cyber security.

We sat down with a range of women, from students to industry leaders, for candid conversations about their personal journeys, their experiences as women in a male dominated field, and their advice to women considering a career in cybersecurity.

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In today's Daily Podcast we catch up on the latest reports of the recent MedStar ransomware infestation. Mobile security company SkyCure share the results of their recent report on vulnerabilities in the medical field. DDoS also remains a problem. The FTC and IRS warn of socially engineered scams. The Panama Papers continue to name a lot of celebrities, but no new political leaders. Hacking Team loses its export license. We talk to the Johns Hopkins University's Joe Carrigan and get his expert reflections on last week's Women in CyberSecurity conference. 

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In today's Daily Podcast we find out more about how the Panama Papers leaked, and what their consequences are likely to be. A malicious SEO campaign hits vulnerable Joomla and WordPress installations. Ransomware gets personal. Dr. Web finds a Trojan in 104 Android apps. We discuss the Billington CyberSecurity International Summit. US policymakers mull the status of Cyber Command. We talk to the University of Maryland's Ben Yelin about ransomware and HIPPA.

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In today's Daily Podcast we hear about the spreading Panama Papers tax evasion (or avoidance, or wealth hiding) scandal. US State Department databases may have unpatched vulnerabilities, and PII of Turkish citizens is posted online. We talk to SCADAFence about securing the manufacturing Internet-of-things, and Markus Rauschecker from the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security tells us about how legal standards are established in cases involving cyber security.

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In today's Daily Podcast we hear about MedStar's recovery from ransomware, and a joint US-Canadian warning about the general threat of ransomware. A new strain of ransomware offers victim-friendly QR codes for easy mobile payment of ransom. The "Panama Papers," leaked by a whistle-blower, seem to offer some pretty spectacular stories of international governmental corruption. We talk to Accenture's Malek Ben Salem about securing the Internet-of-things.

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