Cyber Coast to Coast Podcast

USDoD hacker arrested, Gov't fed up with ransomware, TrickMo malware

Scott, Craig and special guest Cameron DiGangi discuss USDoD hacker arrested, Government fed up with ransomware and TrickMo malware on Android devices.
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/10/brazil-arrests-usdod-hacker-in-fbi-infragard-breach/
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/18/that-must-end-government-urges-new-thinking-on-ransomware-payments.html
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickmo-malware-steals-android-pins-using-fake-lock-screen/
 
https://online.fliphtml5.com/pkkbx/ctjf/#p=51
 
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US Gov contractor breach, New SEC cyberattack rules, 4th Amendment is not for sale act

Parents are using AirTags to keep track of their kids, but it could stop them from learning important habitshttps://www.insider.com/why-parents-using-airtags-track-kids-2023-5
 
8 million people hit by data breach at US govt contractor Maximushttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/8-million-people-hit-by-data-breach-at-us-govt-contractor-maximus/
 
New SEC Rules Require U.S. Companies to Reveal Cyber Attacks Within 4 Dayshttps://thehackernews.com/2023/07/new-sec-rules-require-us-companies-to.html
 
Putting a price on privacy: Ending police data purchaseshttps://thehill.com/opinion/technology/552105-putting-a-price-on-privacy-ending-police-data-purchases/
 

Tax data sharing, typo misdirects millions of emails, cybersecurity labeling program

Man uses an Apple AirTag to track down stolen motorcycle to Chicago alleyhttps://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-uses-an-apple-airtag-to-track-down-stolen-motorcycle-to-chicago-alley/3189405/
 
Tax preparers shared personal data with Meta, Google: Senate reporthttps://thehill.com/policy/technology/4093026-tax-preparers-shared-personal-data-with-meta-google-senate-report/
 
Typo directs millions of US military emails to Mali by mistakehttps://cybernews.com/news/typo-us-military-emails-mali/
 
White House Unveils Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Deviceshttps://www.securityweek.com/white-house-unveils-cybersecurity-labeling-program-for-smart-devices/
 
Kevin Mitnick Interviewed at 2017 Cyber Investing Summit
https://youtu.be/juy8xL5gM2Y?t=37
 

Ransomware double extortion, ChatGPT hacks and TSMC supplier hacked

8Base ransomware gang escalates double extortion attacks in Junehttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/8base-ransomware-gang-escalates-double-extortion-attacks-in-june/
Over 100,000 Stolen ChatGPT Account Credentials Sold on Dark Web Marketplaceshttps://thehackernews.com/2023/06/over-100000-stolen-chatgpt-account.html
 
Over 100,000 Stolen ChatGPT Account Credentials Sold on Dark Web Marketplaceshttps://thehackernews.com/2023/06/over-100000-stolen-chatgpt-account.html

Ransomware shuts down Dallas, ChatGPT attacks on the rise, Apple and Google working together to stop stalking

City of Dallas shut down IT services after ransomware attackhttps://securityaffairs.com/145723/cyber-crime/city-of-dallas-ransomware-attack.html
 
ChatGPT-Themed Scam Attacks Are on the Risehttps://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/chatgpt-scam-attacks-increasing/
 
Apple and Google are working together to limit AirTag stalking
https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/2/23707920/apple-google-airtag-stalking-bluetooth-tracker-alert-standard
This episode is sponsored by www.darkcryptonite.com
 

World Cup apps warning, food benefits stolen by skimmers, 5G security breaches are rule and not exception

European authorities warned FIFA World Cup attendees against downloading the official tournament app named Hayya as well as the healthcare app Ehteraz. The two apps may collect location data without permission.
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/euro-authorities-world-cup-fans/
Nonprofit organization is suing the state of Massachusetts on behalf of thousands of low-income families who were collectively robbed of more than a $1 million in food assistance benefits by card skimming devices secretly installed at cash machines and grocery store checkout lanes across the state.
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/11/lawsuit-seeks-food-benefits-stolen-by-skimmers/
Nokia has stated that contrary to popular belief, 5G technology will make cyberattacks more common. Four years after 5G technology was widely released, 7 in 10 companies are reporting cyberattacks.
https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/5g-security-breaches/636693/
This episode is sponsored by www.darkcryptonite.com

Twitter users scammed, Vodafone hacked, Dropbox data leaked on GitHub

Twitter Verified Status Users Flooded with Scams
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/twitter-verified-status-users/
 
Vodafone Italy discloses data breach after reseller hacked
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vodafone-italy-discloses-data-breach-after-reseller-hacked/
 
Dropbox discloses unauthorized access to 130 GitHub source code repositories
https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/137975/hacking/dropbox-account-hacked-2fa-jpg.html
 
This episode is sponsored by www.DarkCryponite.com
 
 

Crypto thieves costing victims, NSA cyber specialist spying, obscene Apple News headlines

Scott and Craig discuss the following headlines:Crypto-Thieves Cost Victims 53 Times What They Make
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cryptothieves-cost-victims-53/
 
NSA Cyber Specialist, Army Doctor Charged in US Spying Cases
https://www.securityweek.com/nsa-cyber-specialist-army-doctor-charged-us-spying-cases
Fast Company shuts website after hack sends 'obscene' Apple News notifications
https://www.reuters.com/technology/fast-companys-website-shuts-after-apple-news-feed-hacked-2022-09-28/
 
This episode is sponsored by Dark Cryptonite. www.DarkCryptonite.com
 
 

Black Basta ransomware, GPS tracker security bugs, Russian hackers trick Ukranians

Scott and Craig discuss building materials giant Knauf hit by Black Basta ransomware gang, Unpatched GPS Tracker Bugs Could Let Attackers Disrupt Vehicles Remotely, Russian Hackers Tricked Ukrainians with Fake "DoS Android Apps to Target Russia” and Cyber Tip of the Week involving Crypto scams via PayPal. This episode is sponsored by www.DarkCryptonite.com
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/building-materials-giant-knauf-hit-by-black-basta-ransomware-gang/
https://thehackernews.com/2022/07/unpatched-gps-tracker-bugs-could-let.html
https://thehackernews.com/2022/07/russian-hackers-tricked-ukrainians-with.html

TikTok data harvest, Android malware, 99-year-old scammed for $600k

This week, Scott and Craig discuss "Leaked Audio From 80 Internal TikTok Meetings Shows That US User Data Has Been Repeatedly Accessed From China", "new Android malware has been downloaded over 3 million times and still found on the Google Play Store" and "Florida waitress cons 99-year-old for nearly $600k to spend on vacations" as well as the cyber tip of the week. This episode is sponsored by www.DarkCryptonite.com
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emilybakerwhite/tiktok-tapes-us-user-data-china-bytedance-access
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-malware-on-google-play-installed-3-million-times/
https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-waitress-cons-99-year-old-for-nearly-600k-to-spend-on-vacations-deputies/
https://youtu.be/_g3KI5yi6Fw