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Cyber Security Today, Oct. 1, 2021 – Microsoft addresses Azure flaw, advice on configuring VPNs, Eduroam WiFi issue and more

This episode reports on a flaw in Microsoft's Azure Active Directory, free advice on configuring VPNs, an Eduroam WiFi issue, a fake Amnesty International anti-virus tool and more

Cyber Security Today, Sept. 29, 2021 – A new ransomware gang pops up, another open database found, Nobelium has a new hacking tool and...

Today's episode reports on a new ransomware gang, another open database found, a report on poor cloud software application coding, a new threat to Active Directory and more

Cyber Security Today, Sept. 27, 2021 – A new ransomware group found, AlphaBay criminal marketplace is back and updates from Chrome and Apple to...

This episode reports on the discovery of the Vice Society #ransomware gang, the return of the AlphaBay criminal marketplace and updates from Chrome and Apple that need to be installed

Cyber Security Today, Sept. 24, 2021 – A new hacking group discovered, another COVID text scam found, ransomware advice and more

This episode reports on new hacking group targeting hotels and governments, a COVID text scam aimed at Android users and ransomware advice

Cyber Security Today, Sept. 22, 2021 – Epik breach has epic ramifications, misconfigurations by EventBuilder users and phishing attacks on the aviation sector

Today's podcast reports on the theft of data from US web hosting provider Epik, misconfigurations by users of the EventBuilder tool and the discovery of a  phishing campaign against the aviation sector

Ontarians are getting digital ID this fall: All you need to know

Get to know all about the technology and standards that the Ontario government will use to build its digital identity ecosystem

Cyber Security Today, Sept. 20, 2021 – Patch for OMIGOD vulnerability, a list of ransomware exploits and prison for AT&T scammer

Today's episode reports on hackers looking to exploit the OMIGOD vulnerability, a list of ransomware exploits being used by attackers and AT&T scammer sent to prison

Cyber Security Today, Sept. 17, 2021 – Microsoft extends passwordless access, a warning to software developers and how an attack started with a...

This episode reports on Microsoft extending passwordless access for home users, a report on open source code vulnerabilities and how a company was hit by a years-long attack

Cyber Security Today, Sept. 15, 2021 – Huge database of fitness app information found unprotected, attack on Olympus and security patches released

Today's podcast reports on the discovery of an unprotected database of fitness app information, an attack at Olympus and  important security patches released

Cyber Security Today, Sept. 13, 2021 – The REvil ransomware gang is back, a new botnet is discovered and Formbook malware rises

Today's podcast reports on the return of the REvil ransomware gang,  the discovery of a new botnet launching huge DDoS attacks and an increase in Formbook malware

Many employees working from home see cybersecurity as a hindrance: Report

Survey by HP Wolf Security also suggests infosec teams facing an 'uphill battle' trying to secure the enterprise

Cyber Security Today, Sept. 10, 2021 – Microsoft issues Windows warning, Windows log used to hide malware and why you should tighten cloud security

This episode reports on two warnings to Windows administrators,  malware and why CISOs should tighten cloud security

Cyber Security Today, Sept. 8, 2021 – Ransomware gang targets, Confluence servers under attack and a warning to Firebase developers

Today's podcast reports on the kind of companies ransomware gangs are targeting, another reminder to patch Confluence servers and patches available for Netgear hardware and NPM software

Cyber Security Today, Sept. 6, 2021 – Sextortion on the rise

The FBI warns it received more complaints about sex-related blackmail in the first six months of this year than it did in the same period in 2020. We have advice for avoiding being a victim

Cyber Security Today, Sept. 3, 2021 – Accenture stiffens, healthcare institutions hacked and watch for Bluetooth patches

Accenture stiffens, healthcare institutions hacked and watch for Bluetooth patches. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday September 3rd. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing writer on...

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