December 21, 2023 - The latest episode of the "CyberHub Podcast", hosted by James Azar, delves into a range of pressing cybersecurity issues just days before Christmas. The podcast covers the Black Cat gang's response to FBI actions, the UN's struggles with cybersecurity, and significant security updates across various platforms.
Key Highlights:
1. Black Cat Gang's Retaliation: The notorious Black Cat gang, responsible for over a thousand cyberattacks and earning around $300 million, vows retaliation after the FBI seized their assets and decryption keys. The gang's resilience and potential support from Russian entities were discussed, highlighting the ongoing cyber threat landscape.
2. UN's Cybersecurity Challenges: Azar's two-part series on Substack explores the United Nations' relevance in today's world, particularly its failures in maintaining world order and addressing cybersecurity issues. The series critically examines the UN's efforts to propose a cybercrime treaty.
3. NSA's 2023 Cybersecurity Report: The National Security Agency (NSA) released a comprehensive report detailing its cybersecurity efforts in 2023. The report includes the blocking of 10 billion malicious domains and identification of 1.3 million vulnerabilities, showcasing the scale of cyber threats and the NSA's response.
4. Wiper Malware in Phishing Emails: A sophisticated phishing campaign using emails in flawless Hebrew is targeting Israeli networks with wiper malware, disguised as a warning about a zero-day vulnerability in F5 Big IP devices.
5. Google Chrome's Eighth Zero-Day: Google addressed its eighth zero-day vulnerability of the year, urging users to update to the latest Chrome version to avoid potential exploits.
6. SolarWinds Hackers' New Targets: The threat group behind the SolarWinds attack, Noblium, is reportedly preparing for new supply chain attacks, exploiting vulnerabilities in JetBrains Team City servers.
7. ESET & Ivanti High Severity Vulnerability: ESET & Ivanti patched a significant vulnerability in its security products that could lead to browsers trusting untrustworthy websites, highlighting the importance of timely software updates.
8. Holiday Break Reminder: As the holiday season approaches, Azar reminds listeners to stay vigilant about cybersecurity and ensure all systems are updated before taking time off.
Listeners are encouraged to subscribe to the podcast and check out the detailed articles on Azar's Substack for more in-depth analysis. The next episode will air on Tuesday December 26th, 2023 at 9AM EST after the Christmas break.
Show Notes and Story Links:
https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/blackcat-unseizes-sites-fbi-revenge-attacks
https://www.securityweek.com/nsa-blocked-10-billion-connections-to-malicious-and-suspicious-domains/
https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cyber-actors-solarwinds-new-campaign/702681/
https://www.securityweek.com/ivanti-patches-dozen-critical-vulnerabilities-in-avalanche-mdm-product/
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