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Enjoy this special encore episode where we are joined by, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President of Cybersecurity Business Development Ann Johnson brings us on her career journey from aspiring lawyer to cybersecurity executive. After pivoting from studying law, Ann started working with computers and found she had a deep technical aptitude for technology and started earning certifications landing in cybersecurity because she found an interest in PKI. At Microsoft, Ann says she solves some of the hardest problems every day. She recommends getting a mentor and finding your area of expertise. She leaves us with three dimensions she hopes to be her legacy: 1. diversity in more than just gender, 2. bringing a human aspect to the industry, and 3. being empathetic to the user experience. We thank Ann for sharing her story with us.

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This week, N2K's very own Brandon Karpf sits down with Kevin Lentz, Team Leader of the Cyber Pacific Project at the Global Disinformation Lab, and they discuss the recent threatcasting report "Cyber Competition in the Indo-Pacific Gray Zone 2035." This report, developed using the Threatcasting Method, examines how the U.S. and Indo-Pacific allies can coordinate their cyber defense efforts in response to future competition with China.

It presents findings, trends, and recommendations based on twenty-five scenarios simulated by a cross-functional group of experts to anticipate and address emerging threats over the next decade.

The research can be found here:

• Cyber Competition in the Indo-Pacific Gray Zone 2035

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Cadet Blizzard is part of Russia’s elite GRU Unit. Apache releases a security update for its open-source ERP system. SonicWall has issued an urgent advisory for a critical vulnerability. Researchers uncover a novel technique exploiting Linux’s Pluggable Authentication Modules. Google’s kCTF team has discloses a critical security vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel’s netfilter component. Predator spyware has resurfaced.  US health care firm Confidant Health exposes 5.3 terabytes of sensitive health information. Dealing with the National Public Data breach. On our Solution Spotlight: Mary Haigh, Global CISO of BAE Systems, speaks with N2K's Simone Petrella about moving beyond the technical to build an effective cybersecurity team. An AI music streaming scheme strikes a sour note. 

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On our Solution Spotlight segment, Mary Haigh, Global CISO of BAE Systems, speaks with N2K President Simone Petrella about moving beyond the technical to build a cybersecurity team.

Russia’s Most Notorious Special Forces Unit Now Has Its Own Cyber Warfare Team (WIRED)

Apache Makes Another Attempt at Patching Exploited RCE in OFBiz (SecurityWeek)

SonicWall Access Control Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild (GB Hackers)

Linux Pluggable Authentication Modules Abused to Create Backdoors (Cyber Security News)

PoC Exploit Released for Linux Kernel Vulnerability that Allows Root Access (Cyber Security News)

Predator spyware resurfaces with signs of activity, Recorded Future says (CyberScoop)

Therapy Sessions Exposed by Mental Health Care Firm’s Unsecured Database (WIRED)

Frustration Trying to Opt-Out After the National Public Data Breach (Security Boulevard)

Musician charged with $10M streaming royalties fraud using AI and bots (Bleeping Computer)

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The DOJ disrupts Russia’s Doppelganger. NSA boasts over 1,000 public and private partners. The FBI warns of North Korean operatives launching “complex and elaborate” social engineering attacks. Iran pays the ransom to sure up their banking system. Cisco has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in its Smart Licensing Utility. A Nigerian man gets five years in prison for Business Email Compromise schemes. Planned Parenthood confirms a cyberattack. Our guests are Sara Siegle and Cam Potts from NSA, Co-Hosts of the new show, No Such Podcast. OnlyFans hackers get more than they bargained for. 

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US Targets Russian Media and Hackers Over Election Meddling (BankInfoSecurity)

NSA Eyes Global Partnerships to Combat Chinese Cyberthreats (BankInfoSecurity)

North Korean scammers prep stealth attacks on crypto outfits (The Register)

Iran pays millions in ransom to end massive cyberattack on banks, officials say (Politico)

DrayTek Vulnerabilities Added to CISA KEV Catalog Exploited in Global Campaign (SecurityWeek)

Critical Cisco Smart Licensing Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Take Over System (Cyber Security News)

Nigerian man sentenced to 5 years for role in BEC operation (CyberScoop)

Planned Parenthood confirms cyberattack as RansomHub claims breach (Bleeping Computer)

Fake OnlyFans cybercrime tool infects hackers with malware (Bleeping Computer)

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Researchers find Yubikeys vulnerable to cloning. Google warns of a serious zero-day Android vulnerability. Zyxel releases patches for multiple vulnerabilities. D-Link urges customers to retire unsupported vulnerable routers. Hackers linked to Russia and Belarus target Latvian websites. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports a sharp rise in Bitcoin ATM-related scams. Dutch authorities fine Clearview AI over thirty million Euros over GDPR violations. Threat actors are misusing the MacroPack red team tool to deploy malware. CISA shies away from influencing content moderation. Our guest is George Barnes, Cyber Practice President at Red Cell Partners and Fmr. Deputy Director of NSA discussing his experience at the agency and now in the VC world. Unauthorized Wi-Fi on a Navy warship Leads to Court-Martial. 

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Our guest is George Barnes, Cyber Practice President and Partner at Red Cell Partners and judge at the 2024 DataTribe Challenge, discussing his experience on both sides, having been at NSA and now in the VC world. Submit your startup to potentially be selected to be part of a startup competition like no other by September 27, 2024.

YubiKeys are vulnerable to cloning attacks thanks to newly discovered side channel (Ars Technica)

Google Issues Android Under Attack Warning As 0-Day Threat Hits Users (Forbes)

Zyxel Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Networking Devices (SecurityWeek)

D-Link says it is not fixing four RCE flaws in DIR-846W routers (Bleeping Computer)

Hackers linked to Russia and Belarus increasingly target Latvian websites, officials say (The Record)

New FTC Data Shows Massive Increase in Losses to Bitcoin ATM Scams (FTC)

Dutch DPA imposes a fine on Clearview because of illegal data collection for facial recognition | Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)

Red Teaming Tool Abused for Malware Deployment (Infosecurity Magazine)

CISA moves away from trying to influence content moderation decisions on election disinformation (CyberScoop)

How Navy chiefs conspired to get themselves illegal warship Wi-Fi (Navy Times)

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Brazil blocks access to X/Twitter. Transport for London has been hit with a cyberattack. Threat actors have poisoned GlobalProtect VPN software to deliver WikiLoader. “Voldemort” is a significant international cyber-espionage campaign. Researchers uncover an SQL injection flaw with implications for airport security. Three men plead guilty to running an MFA bypass service. The FTC has filed a complaint against security camera firm Verkada. CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 36,000. The cybersecurity implications of a second Trump term. On our Industry Insights segment, guest Caroline Wong, Chief Strategy Officer at Cobalt, discusses application security and artificial intelligence.  A Washington startup claims to revolutionize political lobbying with AI.

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On our Industry Insights segment, guest Caroline Wong, Chief Strategy Officer at Cobalt, discusses application security and artificial intelligence. You can find out more from Cobalt’s The State of Pentesting Report 2024 here. 

Brazil Suspends Access to Elon Musk's X, Including via VPNs (GovInfo Security)

Cyberattack hits agency responsible for London’s transport network (The Record)

Hacking Poisoning GlobalProtect VPN To Deliver WikiLoader Malware On Windows (Cyber Security News)

Scores of Organizations Hit By Novel Voldemort Malware (Infosecurity Magazine)

Researchers find SQL injection to bypass airport TSA security checks (Bleeping Computer)

Three Plead Guilty to Running MFA Bypass Site (Infosecurity Magazine)

Verkada to Pay $2.95 Million Over FTC Probe Into Security Camera Hacking (SecurityWeek)

Business services giant CBIZ discloses customer data breach (Bleeping Computer)

Who would be the cyber pros in a second Trump term? (CyberScoop)

Convicted fraudsters launch AI lobbying firm using fake names (Politico)

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Enjoy this encore episode with Vice President of Security and Support Operations of Alert Logic Tom Gorup shares how his career path led him from tactics learned in Army infantry using machine guns and claymores to cybersecurity replacing the artillery with antivirus and firewalls. Tom built a security automation solution called the Grunt (in recollection of his role in the Army) that automated firewall blocks. He credits his experience in battle-planning for his expertise in applying strategic thinking to work in cybersecurity, noting that communication is key in both scenarios. Tom advises that those looking into a new career shouldn't shy away from failure as failure is just another opportunity to learn. We thank Tom for sharing his story with us.

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In this Special Edition podcast, N2K's Executive Editor Brandon Karpf speaks with Danielle Ruderman, Senior Manager for Wordwide Security Specialists at AWS, and Adam Mikeal, CISO at Texas A&M, about CISO Circles, security challenges faced in higher education, and fostering the culture of security.

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Tim Peck, a Senior Threat Researcher at Securonix, is discussing their work on "Threat actors behind the DEV#POPPER campaign have retooled and are continuing to target software developers via social engineering." The DEV#POPPER campaign continues to evolve, now targeting developers with malware capable of operating on Linux, Windows, and macOS systems.

The threat actors, believed to be North Korean, employ sophisticated social engineering tactics, such as fake job interviews, to deliver stealthy malware that gathers sensitive information, including browser credentials and system data.

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• Research Update: Threat Actors Behind the DEV#POPPER Campaign Have Retooled and are Continuing to Target Software Developers via Social Engineering

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