Cybersecurity Today: GitHub Attacks & Microsoft's November Patch Tuesday Updates

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love highlights critical cybersecurity updates. The episode covers malicious attacks on GitHub projects, including an orchestrated attempt to frame Texas-based security researcher Mike Bell, and the associated impact on open-source repositories. Additionally, Microsoft's November Patch Tuesday is discussed in detail, with over 90 security issues disclosed, including four critical zero-day vulnerabilities. The episode also addresses a new ransomware strain exploiting vulnerabilities in Veeam backup software, and the disruptions caused by Microsoft's flawed Exchange Server security update. Stay informed on the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:29 Cybersecurity Headlines 00:46 GitHub Malicious Code Attack 03:24 Microsoft November Patch Tuesday 05:17 Veeam Backup Software Vulnerability 07:02 Microsoft Exchange Server Update Issues 08:47 Conclusion and Sign-Off