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Jul 1, 2024 15 min

The U.S. Bans Kaspersky Antivirus, WordPress Plugin Supply Chain Attacks

from Shared Security Podcast Hosted by Tom Eston, Scott Wright

In episode 336 of the Shared Security Podcast, we discuss the Biden administration's recent ban on Kaspersky antivirus software in the U.S. due to security concerns linked to its Russian origins. We also highlight the importance of keeping all software updated, using recent examples of supply chain attacks that have compromised several popular WordPress plugins. Join hosts Tom Eston and Scott Wright as they examine these key cybersecurity issues and emphasize proactive security measures. Plus, find out why co-host Kevin Johnson is missing this week and get the latest updates from Aware Much, sponsored by ClickArmor.

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  1. 0:00 The U.S. Bans Kaspersky Antivirus, WordPress Plugin Supply Chain Attacks
  2. 0:22 Introduction and Episode Overview
  3. 2:03 Biden Administration Bans Kaspersky Antivirus
  4. 5:06 Global Impact and Historical Context
  5. 7:44 Aware Much: WordPress Supply Chain Attacks
  6. 12:48 ClickArmor Cybersecurity Training
  7. 14:11 Conclusion and Recent Community Engagement

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