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  • How to Know If an App Is Secure | SecurityMetrics News

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    Throughout the last decade, we have become more and more reliant on apps on our phones. With an ever-increasing number of apps to download, you would be surprised at how many apps are unsecure and funnel your data. Tune in this week as Heff and Forrest tackle the steps you need to take in making sure your apps are secure.

    Hosted by Matthew Heffelfinger (Director of SIEM Operations, GSTRT, CyRP (Pepperdine), GRCP, SSAP, ITIL4-F, GISF, PECB) and Forrest Barth (SOC Analyst, CISSP, CMNO, Security+).

    23 min
  • Apple's "ForcedEntry" Patch and More | SecurityMetrics News

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    Patch all the things! Join Heff and Forrest this week as the give the latest on all the recent patches released by Apple, Microsoft, Google and more!

    Listen to learn:
    - How likely is your employee to cause a data breach?
    - TV remotes now hackable?
    - How to search for hidden cameras in your AirBnB/VRBO.

    Hosted by Matthew Heffelfinger (Director of SIEM Operations, GSTRT, CyRP (Pepperdine), GRCP, SSAP, ITIL4-F, GISF, PECB) and Forrest Barth (SOC Analyst, CISSP, CMNO, Security+).


    41 min
  • Hackers Changing Their Tactics - Deepfakes, CPU Malware, and More | SecurityMetrics News

    Join us this week as Heff and Forrest rip into the latest tactics used by hackers to breach YOUR DATA.

    Watch to learn more about additional stories:

    • Best Browser Extensions to Improve Security
    • Smart TV MADNESS - Samsung TV Lock
    • AMD Processors MELTING??


    Hosted by Matthew Heffelfinger (Director of SIEM Operations, GSTRT, CyRP (Pepperdine), GRCP, SSAP, ITIL4-F, GISF, PECB) and Forrest Barth (SOC Analyst, CISSP, CMNO, Security+).

    39 min
  • T-Mobile Breach Leaks Data in the Millions | SecurityMetrics News

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    Tune in this week as Heff and Forrest discuss the HUGE T-Mobile data breach.

    Watch to learn more about additional stories:
    -Healthcare breaches rising to new high.
    -Can you trust your Smart TV?
    -Healthcare systems shut down in ransomware attack

    Hosted by Matthew Heffelfinger (Director of SIEM Operations, GSTRT, CyRP (Pepperdine), GRCP, SSAP, ITIL4-F, GISF, PECB) and Forrest Barth (SOC Analyst, CISSP, CMNO, Security+).

    35 min
  • BlackMatter Ransomware Succeeds Darkside and Revil | SecurityMetrics News

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    Tune in this week as Heff and Forrest dive into the recent news with BLACKMATTER Ransomware.

    Watch to learn more about additional stories:
    -Hackers turn to EXOTIC code languages.
    -Pegasus Spyware targets journalists.
    -Top 25 most dangerous vulnerabilities.

    Hosted by Matthew Heffelfinger (Director of SIEM Operations, GSTRT, CyRP (Pepperdine), GRCP, SSAP, ITIL4-F, GISF, PECB) and Forrest Barth (SOC Analyst, CISSP, CMNO, Security+).

    35 min
  • Kaseya VSA Zero Day UPDATE | SecurityMetrics News

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    Join Heff and Forrest this week as they go over the latest in the Kaseya VSA Zero Day.

    Watch to learn more about additional stories:
    -The MONSOON of patches released in Patch Tuesday.
    -Mint Mobile breach sending many users phones to other services.
    -HUGE CNA Insurance breach.

    Hosted by Matthew Heffelfinger (Director of SIEM Operations, GSTRT, CyRP (Pepperdine), GRCP, SSAP, ITIL4-F, GISF, PECB) and Forrest Barth (SOC Analyst, CISSP, CMNO, Security+).


    32 min
  • Kaseya VSA Zero Day | SecurityMetrics News

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    Tune in for this breaking news segment where Heff and Forrest dive into all you need to know about the Kaseya VSA Zero Day.

    Resources:
    -https://vimeo.com/571285457
    -https://www.lawfareblog.com/kaseya-ransomware-attack-really-big-deal

    16 min
  • Western Digital Vulnerability Causes Data Loss in Hard Drives | SecurityMetrics News

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    Join Heff this week as he dives into the Western Digital hard drive vulnerability, the recent bad news from Microsoft, and breach #2 of this year for LinkedIn.

    Watch to learn more about additional stories:
    -Google requiring multi-factor authentication from their android app developers.
    -The scary truth about the lack of security at our water utilities
    -How good cyber hygiene can help your company stay secure.

    Hosted by Matthew Heffelfinger (Director of SIEM Operations, GSTRT, CyRP (Pepperdine), GRCP, SSAP, ITIL4-F, GISF, PECB) and Forrest Barth (SOC Analyst, CISSP, CMNO, Security+).

    Resources:
    -https://www.wired.com/story/western-digital-hard-drives-erased-amazon-wickr-security-news/
    -https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adata-suffers-700-gb-data-leak-in-ragnar-locker-ransomware-attack/
    -https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/mercedes-benz-leak-card-social/?_hsmi=78978938&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8Lx8gtVf-hD-nYqAd5kWnyxJlhznvuHl3iJ_buqkGpGF7qUpLRqVnSMezNKlsNQL4zCGIJKrqwmD50cW4PKZybZybTNXyTtde0ev6YGZTSXCgmT4A
    -https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-warns-of-continued-attacks-by-the-nobelium-hacking-group
    -https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/occasional-papers/cyber-insurance-and-cyber-security-challenge
    -https://www.cisa.gov/BadPractices
    -https://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/559426-cyber-agency-says-solarwinds-hack-could-have-been-deterred-by-simple?rl=1
    -https://gcn.com/articles/2021/06/18/water-utility-cybersecurity.aspx
    -https://therecord.media/google-to-require-2fa-and-a-physical-address-from-android-app-devs/?utm_campaign=cyber-daily&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=137018509&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--O6xBVQIyAK27AR79zu6qPT1V-z38F36WeaOfiqDLE4quhRb9T8s0PAQi7oMzJBwXq1yBZb1jcf9jCQE4Lcnc58TougwUhThIZL4VYR8Oh1_EJf5s&utm_content=137018509&utm_source=hs_email

    31 min
  • Volkswagen and Fujifilm - Breaches Galore! | SecurityMetrics News

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    Join Heff and Forrest as they cover the plethora of breaches in the news this week! More malware, more ransomware, and even more lessons learned!

    Watch to learn more about additional stories:

    • RFID tags now in car tires.
    • Anonymous send message to Elon Musk.
    • DHL phishing email case study.


    Hosted by Matthew Heffelfinger (Director of SIEM Operations, GSTRT, CyRP (Pepperdine), GRCP, SSAP, ITIL4-F, GISF, PECB) and Forrest Barth (SOC Analyst, CISSP, CMNO, Security+).

    Resources: 
    - https://docs.apwg.org/reports/apwg_trends_report_q1_2021.pdf
    - https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/11/volkswagen-says-a-vendors-security-lapse-exposed-3-3-million-drivers-details/
    - https://www.foxnews.com/us/cox-media-tv-news-hack
    - https://www.zdnet.com/article/lax-security-around-url-shortener-exposed-pii-of-us-retailer-carters-customer-base/
    - https://krebsonsecurity.com/
    - https://yac.news/blogs/news/anonymous-sends-message-to-elon-musk
    - https://www.automotive-iq.com/chassis-systems/articles/radio-frequency-identification-rfid-is-coming-to-a-tire-near-you

    35 min
  • Amazon Sidewalk Gives Users ONE WEEK to Opt Out of Mass Wireless Sharing | SecurityMetrics News 12

    Tune in this week as Heff and Forrest discuss Amazon Sidewalk and their short notice to allow users to opt of of their wireless sharing.

    Watch to learn more about additional stories:

    • How safe are browser extensions?
    • JBS meat plant breach.
    • US banks give green light to use facial recognition technology


    Hosted by Matthew Heffelfinger (Director of SIEM Operations, GSTRT, CyRP (Pepperdine), GRCP, SSAP, ITIL4-F, GISF, PECB) and Forrest Barth (SOC Analyst, CISSP, CMNO, Security+).

    32 min

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