EPISODE · Feb 21, 2025 · 27 MIN
The political shake-up at the FBI.
from CyberWire Daily · host N2K Networks
The Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director. The SEC rebrands its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit. Microsoft's quantum chip signals an urgent need for post-quantum security. Chat log leaks reveal the inner workings of BlackBasta. CISA advisories highlight Craft CMS and ICS devices. Researchers release proof-of-concepts for Ivanti Endpoint Manager vulnerabilities. Warby Parker gets a $1.5 million HIPAA fine. Our guest is Steve Schmidt, Amazon CSO, with a behind the scenes look at securing a major event. Researchers explore the massive, mysterious YouTube wormhole. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Our guest is Steve Schmidt, Amazon CSO, talking about integrating physical and logical security measures. Learn more: "Securing a city-sized event: How Amazon integrates physical and logical security at re:Invent." Selected Reading Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts (AP) SEC rebrands cryptocurrency unit to focus on emerging technologies (CyberScoop) Microsoft’s Quantum Chip Breakthrough Accelerates Threat to Encryption (Infosecurity Magazine) BlackBasta Ransomware Chatlogs Leaked Online (Infosecurity Magazine) CISA Warns of Attacks Exploiting Craft CMS Vulnerability (SecurityWeek) CISA Releases 7 ICS Advisories Detailing Vulnerabilities & Exploits (Cyber Security News) Ivanti endpoint manager can become endpoint ravager (The Register) Feds Fine Eyeglass Retailer $1.5M for HIPAA Lapses in Hacks (GovInfo Security) How a computer that 'drunk dials' videos is exposing YouTube's secrets (BBC) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at [email protected] to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director. The SEC rebrands its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit. Microsoft's quantum chip signals an urgent need for post-quantum security. Chat log leaks reveal the inner workings of BlackBasta. CISA advisories highlight Craft CMS and ICS devices. Researchers release proof-of-concepts for Ivanti Endpoint Manager vulnerabilities. Warby Parker gets a $1.5 million HIPAA fine. Our guest is Steve Schmidt, Amazon CSO, with a behind the scenes look at securing a major event. Researchers explore the massive, mysterious YouTube wormhole. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Our guest is Steve Schmidt, Amazon CSO, talking about integrating physical and logical security measures. Learn more: "Securing a city-sized event: How Amazon integrates physical and logical security at re:Invent." Selected Reading Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts (AP) SEC rebrands cryptocurrency unit to focus on emerging technologies (CyberScoop) Microsoft’s Quantum Chip Breakthrough Accelerates Threat to Encryption (Infosecurity Magazine) BlackBasta Ransomware Chatlogs Leaked Online (Infosecurity Magazine) CISA Warns of Attacks Exploiting Craft CMS Vulnerability (SecurityWeek) CISA Releases 7 ICS Advisories Detailing Vulnerabilities & Exploits (Cyber Security News) Ivanti endpoint manager can become endpoint ravager (The Register) Feds Fine Eyeglass Retailer $1.5M for HIPAA Lapses in Hacks (GovInfo Security) How a computer that 'drunk dials' videos is exposing YouTube's secrets (BBC) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at [email protected] to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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