DtSR Episode 145 - NewsCast for June 1st, 2015

Apologies to anyone who is having issues downloading this episode!In this episode...The ACLU encourages the government to get into bug bountiesRead the original letter: https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/field_document/aclu_-_iptf_recommendations_submitted.pdfPoints 1 & 2 are at sanePoint 3 makes a hard left into into crazy-townhttp://thehill.com/policy/technology/243265-aclu-says-government-should-offer-rewards-for-finding-security-flaws-on-itsThe massive taxpayer data fraud (not really a breach) is believed to be the work of Russia, says the IRSDoes it really matter?Was this a breach or an abuse of functionality?Would your company have caught this?http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/27/politics/irs-cyber-breach-russia/index.htmlCareFirst says their recent breach affects only about 1.1M peopleHealthcare is clearly in the "bad guys" target zoneQuick to point out what the attackers did not get access toOf course it was a sophisticated cyberattackhttp://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/carefirst-data-breach-affects-11m-people-31187250CNA Financial business unit refusing to pay out claim to Cottage Health SystemClaims hospital "failed to continuously implement procedures and risk controls identified"CNA unit alleges many failures -- but is this fair?http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20150515/NEWS06/150519893Have something to say? Let's hear it.Support the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast