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TCW Episode 27: Security Review of April 2024


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In this week's episode, we talk about the cybersecurity  that stood out in the month of April 2024 with our new co-host Angella Nabbanja.

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Patch Tuesday 

https://www.crowdstrike.com/blog/patch-tuesday-analysis-april-2024/

 

Godfather banking Trojan 

https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/godfather-banking-trojan-spawns-1k-samples-57-countries

 

GroupIB report on Godfather banking trojan

https://www.group-ib.com/media-center/press-releases/godfather-trojan/

 

The Bee Keeper

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15314262/

 

Ministry of Defense payroll data exposed 

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-confirms-ministry-of-defence-payroll-data-exposed-in-data-breach/#google_vignette

 

Josephine’s Recommendation

Kaspersky Blog: Offers an in-depth explanation of mobile banking Trojans and how to protect against them, including the risks for Android users and the dangers posed by malicious apps. 

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Special Publication 800-124B: Mobile Device Security This comprehensive guide from NIST outlines best practices for securing mobile devices, including protection against malware like Trojans.

Avast - How to Protect Yourself from Mobile Malware This informative article by Avast provides a user-friendly breakdown of mobile malware threats and offers practical steps to stay safe. 

Cybersecurity Threatscape of African Countries 2022–2023: Explores the main cybersecurity challenges in the African region and suggests ways to build a resilient and secure digital environment. 

Angella's recommendation 

https://www.cshub.com/

Deogratius’s recommendation 

https://www.scmagazine.com/perspective/rsac-2024-session-speakers-explore-practical-applications-of-ai

 

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The cyber weeklyBy Deogratius Okello, Josephine Olok and Angella Nabbanja