Speakeasy Security

Businesses have been clamoring to understand how cybersecurity insurance works and we explain everything this week with our special guest. Rehana Moosa is the founder of a forensic accounting firm and joins us to clarify what cybersecurity insurance is. Are ransom payments for ransomware attacks covered by cyber insurance? What factors contribute to how much a cyber insurance premium will cost? Don’t miss this episode as cover the ins and outs of cybersecurity insurance and forensic accounting.

Links

Rehana Moosa Forensics: www.RMForensics.ca

Cybersecurity insurance overview: https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-insurance

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Apple recently announced it will begin reporting Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) to law enforcement with the latest iOS 15 update. The new system aims to identify images using a process called hashing, which turns images into numbers. On this episode, we discuss how Apple’s new system will work and how this bold step in combating Child Sexual Abuse is being received by privacy-sensitive users around the world.

Links:

Apple to combat Child Sexual Abuse Material:  https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/05/apple-will-report-child-sexual-abuse-images-on-icloud-to-law.html 

 National Center for Missing Exploited Children (NCMEC): Home (missingkids.org) 

 Internet Watch Foundation (IWF): Homepage | Internet Watch Foundation (iwf.org.uk) 

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APTs are said to be the most menacing cyber attacks in existence. Designed to be stealthy, gain access to corporate networks and steal secrets, APTs can cause crippling damage to businesses and governments alike. APT stands for Advanced Persistent Threats and this week we dive deep into the nature of these threats for our audience.  From exploiting vulnerabilities to exfiltrating data, we explore how these threats, and the teams of attackers behind them, can gain access to corporate and government secrets. Buckle up for this one!  

Links: 

What is an APT - https://www.cioinsight.com/security/apt-attack/ 

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Stalkerware is monitoring software which enables a remote user to track the activities of another user’s device. With stalkerware appearing in news headlines around the world, this week we discuss what this dangerous software is, how it spies on its victims, and how you can detect it on your device. We also discuss the privacy implications of stalkerware and share helpful resources for victims seeking help. 

Links 

What is spyware? https://www.bbc.com/news/av/technology-57894917 

Stalkerware surges in 2021 https://www.zdnet.com/article/stalkerware-adoption-rates-surge-over-2020-hundreds-of-vulnerabilities-found/ 

NCSA Stalkerware tip sheet  https://staysafeonline.org/resource/stalkerware-tip-sheet/  

National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/  

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With Bitcoin leading the downward spiral of crypto currency values, Ranson and Tony take a look at the factors which have contributed to the rollercoaster ride in the crypto market. In recent weeks, crypto mining has come under increasing scrutiny amidst revelations of its massive energy consumption and negative impact on the environment and China is taking significant measures to curb crypto mining and have already shutdown a number mining regions within the country. Our hosts also examine the role Tesla played in the valuation of bitcoin and look to one country in seeking to make bitcoin legal tender.

Links:  

China’s focus on cryptocurrency:  https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/22/china-crypto-crackdown-wipes-nearly-300-billion-off-market-btc-slides.html 

El Salvador wants bitcoin to become legal tender: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57507386 

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Last week McDonald’s and Electronic Arts revealed they were the latest victims of cyberattacks and they likely won’t be the last. Especially after a massive leak of 8.4 billion passwords on the Dark Web. With a whopping $350 million in ransomware payments in 2019, this year is already poised to surpass that.  What does hacking a video game maker and the largest fast-food burger chain have in common? What are the criminals after? What can businesses do now so they don’t end up in the headlines. Find out on this week’s episode of Speakeasy Security. 

Links:
Colonial Hack/Passwords and Old VPN account: https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/colonial-pipeline-hack-connected-to-password-leak-of-8-4-billion-accounts-attackers-got-in-via-an-old-vpn-account/ 

McDonalds: https://www.reuters.com/technology/mcdonalds-hit-by-data-breach-south-korea-taiwan-wsj-2021-06-11/  

EA: https://www.vice.com/en/article/wx5xpx/hackers-steal-data-electronic-arts-ea-fifa-source-code 

ESET Cybersecurity Awareness Training: https://www.eset.com/us/cybertraining/ 

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The attacks on government entities and critical infrastructure, including the recent Colonial Pipeline attack, are increasing in scope and sophistication. Cybercriminals are becoming more brazen in their approach to disrupting economies and continue to conduct supply chain attacks, causing massive amounts of damage. This week our hosts talk to Andy Garth, ESET’s Government Affairs lead, and Robert Lipovský, senior malware researcher at ESET, join the podcast to discuss the latest attacks on Governments and the newly release ESET Government Threat Report. From cyberespionage to ransomware, you don’t want to miss what our guests have to say about the recent wave of attacks.

Links: 

ESET Government Threat Report: https://www.welivesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ESET_Industry_Report_Government.pdf 

Kr00k: Billions of Wi-Fi devices affected: https://www.welivesecurity.com/2020/02/26/krook-serious-vulnerability-affected-encryption-billion-wifi-devices/ 

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Thinking about end-to-end encryption can give the average person a headache. Our hosts Tony and Ranson break down how it works and why this technology is critical to protecting your information. However, with this level of secrecy, criminals are leveraging end-to-end encryption to hide from law enforcement. What is being done to protect your privacy while not weakening encryption? Tune in to this episode to find out.

Links: 

What is encryption and how does it work? - https://www.welivesecurity.com/videos/what-is-encryption-and-how-does-it-work/  

Should encryption be curbed to combat child abuse? -  https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57050689 

End-to-end encryption explained - https://www.businessinsider.com/end-to-end-encryption 

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This week on Speakeasy Security, Tony and Ranson dive headfirst into the Bitcoin craze. Our hosts explain what Bitcoin is, how they are made, and why crypto currencies provide an unprecedented level of anonymity.  With one Bitcoin transaction consuming more energy than the average home, our hosts also explore the massive carbon footprint left from Bitcoin mining. Whether you’re interested in learning the differences between Bitcoin and physical (fiat) currency or if you would simply like to know how to protect your crypto currency wallet, join us for another exciting episode of Speakeasy Security.   

Links: 

BBC – Crypto firm Coinbase valued at more than oil giant BP - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56750102 

Bitcoin Energy consumption index https://digiconomist.net/bitcoin-energy-consumption/  

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This week on Speakeasy Security, Tony and Ranson discuss how a cybercriminal can take advantage of the personal information contained in real estate listing photos. All too often, home sellers do not depersonalize their home before listing which can lead to a headache later on. From visible account details and personally identifiable information to pictures of family members and pet names, anyone selling a property should take inventory of not only what photos will be posted but what is contained within them.  Join us for this exciting episode as we explain how to keep this information private and secure.

Links: 

BBC – House tour exposes owners personal data - https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56718046 

 The American Genius – Privacy issues and real estate listing photos – https://theamericangenius.com/housing/editorials/privacy-issues-and-real-estate-listing-photos-how-to-get-yours-removed/ 

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