Cyber Attacks Evolve: Ransomware Debate, UK School Protection, and ESET Partner Breach

10/21/24 • 38 min

Security Squawk - The Business of Cybersecurity

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the latest cybersecurity threats and strategies. We'll cover the ongoing debate about ransomware payments, the UK's innovative approach to protecting schools with PDNS, and the recent breach of an ESET partner leading to attacks on Israeli organizations. We'll also follow up on the National Public data breach and the repeated attacks on the Internet Archive. Learn how these developments could impact your organization and what steps you can take to enhance your cybersecurity posture. Don't miss this crucial episode of Security Squawk!

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Hacking the Future: Ransomware, AI Misuse, and New Cyber Tactics!

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The shocking hack of the Internet Archive and its implications for digital history.

A new wave of malware attacks using phone calls to exploit employee systems.

OpenAI's confirmation that threat actors are leveraging ChatGPT to create sophisticated malware.

The ransomware attack on Axis Health System, where hackers demanded a staggering $1.6 million.

Casio's data breach, exposing sensitive information of employees and customers.

Insights into how a single employee's mistake led to a ransomware attack in Fulton County, Georgia.

Highlights from Microsoft's Digital Defense Report 2024, revealing current cybersecurity threats.

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In this episode of Security Squawk, we dive deep into the alarming rise of data breaches that bypass ransomware altogether. As cybercriminals evolve their tactics, organizations are left vulnerable to silent intrusions that compromise sensitive information without a ransom demand.

Join us as we explore recent high-profile cases, including the shocking breach affecting 800,000 individuals at Landmark Insurance and the cunning new tactics employed by the Black Basta ransomware group posing as IT support on Microsoft Teams.

We'll also follow up on previous stories, including the delayed disclosures from Henry Schein and the massive data theft impacting UnitedHealth.

Tune in to discover how these trends are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and what businesses can do to safeguard their data against this emerging threat. Don't miss out—your data might depend on it!