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In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including a significant data breach at Coinbase, the challenges of cryptocurrency security, the importance of patch management, and the evolving landscape of cyber threats. They also discuss insider threats, the failures of rigid security programs, and the overlooked cybersecurity risks in mergers and acquisitions. The episode concludes with a discussion on emerging threats, particularly the potential for ransomware to infect CPUs.
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Links:
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/05/21/coinbase_confirms_insider_breach_affects/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/14/improve_patching_strategies/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gangs-increasingly-use-skitnet-post-exploitation-malware/
https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/rigid-security-programs-fail
https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/hidden-cybersecurity-risks-mergers-acquisitions
https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/11/cpu_ransomware_rapid7/
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In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including a significant data breach at Coinbase, the challenges of cryptocurrency security, the importance of patch management, and the evolving landscape of cyber threats. They also discuss insider threats, the failures of rigid security programs, and the overlooked cybersecurity risks in mergers and acquisitions. The episode concludes with a discussion on emerging threats, particularly the potential for ransomware to infect CPUs.
Like what we’re doing and want to help support us? Donate here: https://www.patreon.com/defensivesec
Links:
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/05/21/coinbase_confirms_insider_breach_affects/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/14/improve_patching_strategies/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gangs-increasingly-use-skitnet-post-exploitation-malware/
https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/rigid-security-programs-fail
https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/hidden-cybersecurity-risks-mergers-acquisitions
https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/11/cpu_ransomware_rapid7/
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