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Cybersmart Security
by Salaudeen Amao
Listen to a helpful take on recent news in cyberspace. In layman terms, Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of the ups and downs as it concerns tech, hacking, information security and cybercrime. The podcast is published every Sunday by midnight and designed to educate you on how to become cybersmart with a 15 minutes long, summary of recent tech related news and cyber events. Subscribe to Cybersmart security on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or SpotifySend your questions, comments and suggestions via voice message on the Anchor app or by email to [email protected]
Episodes
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Episode 54-CNRs-Police Disrupts Phishing Rental Platform & Students Turn to Cyberfraud;As 70,000 people allegedly duped in the UK alone
Episode 54: Police Disrupts Phishing Rental Platform & Students Turn to Cyberfraud; 70,000 people allegedly duped in the UK alone. In this episode, I dive into the Global Police operation that disrupted shutdown Phishing Rental Platform. Also, The Guardian reported how students in the UK are...
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CNRs-Episode 53: LG TVs in Remote Attacks,73M AT&T Customers in Data Breach, Facebook Profiles Hijack and More...
CNRs-Episode 53: LG TVs in Remote Attacks,73M AT&T Customers in Data Breach, Facebook Profiles Hijack and More... In this episode, I dive into the possible remote attacks on 90,000 LG Smart TVs, a massive data breach that impacted 73 million AT&T customers, and the clever methods cybercriminals…
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Dangers of Misinformation; to People & country.
In today's bonus episode, a snippet or excerpt from a news review episode published in March 2022 titled Managing Misinformation. In today's bonus episode, a snippet or excerpt from a news review episode published in March 2022 titled Managing Misinformation. The focus is on how…
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DC Health Exchange breach Root Cause revealed, Western Digital Hackers Request Ransom,& more.
In this episode, we discuss DC Health Exchange breach that exposed about 56,000 people's Personally identifiable information and Root Cause of the breach, Western Digital Hackers Request Ransom Payment, 4 Infected version business Apps to be wary of & 1 Security Best Practice You should Know when...
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E03-Cyber SmartTalk with Michal_Cizek-GoodAccess; First VPN Providers and the Evolution of Remote Access
Welcome to the Cyber SmartTalk, a series brought to you by the host of GetCybersmart Security Cyber News Review. In this episode, Michal Cizek the founder of 1st VPN providers Good Access discusses how security remote accesss helps small business profit in a hypercompetitive space and a variety…
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NortonlifeLock Password Breach, Fortinet's VPN weaknesses exploited & Europol TakesDown Call Centers
NortonlifeLock Password Breach, Fortinet's VPN weaknesses exploited and Europol Takes Down Call Centers. In this episode, Hackers used stolen credentials to beat Norton password manager, European Police(Europol) clamped down on cyber criminals that scammed Germans of over $2M. And Fortinet's...
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Verizon & Health Systems in Data Breach,K-8 Student Learn Cybersecurity Via Games, PoS Malware.
Verizon & Health Systems in Data Breach, K-8 Students Learn Cybersecurity Via Games, PoS Malware. In this episode, Verizon Notified customers of Data Breach, As health systems' 3 Million patients' personally identifiable information exposed in data breach due to Meta Pixel. Customers' data stolen...
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Excerpts-E02 - Cyber SmartTalk with Javvad Malik - The 1st Step To Protecting Our kids From Cyberbullying
To fight cyberbullying, we need to establish a connection with our kids. We must earn their trust and confidence.
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E02-Cyber SmartTalk with Javvad Malik-"Building A Strong Security Culture is a Marathon, Not a Sprint"
Welcome to the Cyber SmartTalk, a series brought to you by the host of GetCybersmart Security Cyber News Review. In this episode, Javvad Malik a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience discusses how security helps a business thrive and a variety of other issues such…
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Excerpts-E02 - Cyber SmartTalk with Javvad Malik- The 1 reason Why Fake Job Related Attacks Works
Gaining Trust is the bedrock of Social Engineering.
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Cyber SmartTalk Series S01E01- "Why get Cybersmart"?
Welcome to the Cyber SmartTalk, a series brought to you by the host of GetCybersmart Security Cyber News review Podcasts and S01E01- Why get Cybersmart? A link to the text version of the title will be shared in Podcast notes shortly.
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The Business of Trust: CafePress in data breach cover-up, Phony Instagram mails impact insurance firm and Ubisoft hit by "cyber security incident"
The Business of Trust: CafePress in data breach cover-up, Phony Instagram mails impact insurance firm and Ubisoft hit by "cyber security incident" In today's special 50th episode - I discuss the business of trust and restoring consumers' confidence after a "cyber security incident". Also in this...
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Managing Misinformation; Toyota, Axis communications and Aon deal with Cyberattacks
On today's theme - I discuss the subject of misinformation. How do you manage misinformation from cyberspace, especially on social media? Toyota was forced to shut down production at 14 plants in Japan after a cyberattack on a third-party company. Insurance company Aon said a cyber incident...
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Attackers up "phishing" game using Docusign to steal Microsoft Outlook Logins, Manufacturing ranked most targeted in 2021
A phishing campaign directed at a major US payment company used DocuSign and a compromised third-party's email domain to scale past email security measures. Also IBM Threat report stated that 1 in 3 cyber-attacks were against the manufacturing sector in 2021. A review of cybersecurity news from...
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Three-Fifth of Cyberattacks in 2021 were malware-free,FBI warns on increased BEC scams via virtual Meetings,CISA releases list...
This is a review of recent news from cyberspace and the takeaway and lessons we can learn as individuals or as an organization. Thank you for listening. Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both...
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Puma employee data breach in Kronos cyberattack and Marketing Firm leaves database open
Puma employee data breach in Kronos cyberattack and Marketing Firm leave database open A cyberattack in form of a ransomware attack against Kronos workforce management system last December has affected Puma through a data breach. Also, a marketing firm left a vast database held in an Amazon S3...
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Telco Fined €9M,Data Breach exposes PII of Airport Workers & Malicious 2FA app found on Google Play.
A Telco firm based in Greece has been fined €9M for leaking sensitive customer data back in a 2020 cyberattack, Data Breach exposes the personally identifiable information of airport security workers & malicious 2FA app titled "2FA Authenticator" found on Google Play after it was downloaded 10…
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Credentials Phishing Campaign Targets Organizations, Microsoft Warns of Consent Phishing attack, Hacker Cracks Crypto Hardware Wallet
A review of selected cybersecurity news from cyberspace and the key takeaways that we can learn from them as individuals or organizations. Over 100 people were affected by a credential phishing campaign. Microsoft has issued a warning that Office 365 users are getting emails to trick them into...
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Privacy Under Threat From German Police, 2FA Bypass and Quick Thinking Saves Hospital
A review of cybersecurity news from the cyberspace including Privacy under threat after misuse of Covid contact tracing App by German Police,Box 2FA bypass opens user accounts to attack, $34.6M withdrawn in crypto.com 2FA bypass & Quick Thinking saves Florida hospital from a ransomware attack....
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Morgan Stanley agrees to $60M data breach settlement, FBI warns about Google Voice Authentication Scams
The US bank and financial services giant has agreed to $60M settelement to resolve a lawsuit following two data exposure incidents involving approximately 15 million current and former clients. Also, The FBI has been getting reports of people getting targeted in different locations as it…
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Swiss Text Messaging Firm's COO Departs...Facebook Takes Down Accounts belonging to 7 Cyber Mercenary Firms
Swiss Text Messaging Firm's COO Departs amidst Surveillance Allegation, Facebook Takes Down Accounts belonging to 7 "Cyber-Mercenary" Firms Facebook and Social Media Users are strongly advised to take a privacy checkup, be cautious when accepting or interacting with unknown people, and review…
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Swiss Exec helped Governments track phones, Malicious Free Utility Notepad++ in the wild and Poor OAuth Implementation Leads to Redirection Attacks
Swiss Company, Mitto AG is said to have operated a service that ultimately helped governments secretly surveil and track mobile phones. A hacking group known as Strongpity has made an infected version of the Notepad++ text editor app that installs malware on a victim's computer. Poor…
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"Zinc" group posed as Samsung Recruiters, DNA Testing Firm In Data Breach of 2M, IKEA employees under Phishing Email attacks
North Korean linked Zinc hacker group sent fake job offers to employees at South Korean security companies that sell anti-malware solutions and more. A DNA testing Firm in Ohio has disclosed a data breach where Hackers have had access to 2.1M people's CVV code, account passwords. IKEA is fighting…
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Heating systems(HVAC) Hacks, GoDaddy Data Breach Impacts 1M, Hikvision cameras Exposed to Remote Code Execution
Heating systems(HVAC) Hacks, GoDaddy Data Breach Impacts 1M, Hikvision cameras Exposed to Remote Code Execution Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both online and offline. Episodes are released...
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The PerSwaysion phishing campaign, a new malware hitting e-commerce sites, & something new about ransomware gangs
The PerSwaysion phishing campaign, a new malware hitting e-commerce sites, & something new about ransomware gangs A kit, named PerSwaysion, can give cybercriminals a way to launch a phishing campaign relatively easily and with little up-front effort. A new malware is hitting e-commerce sites....
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BOTs used to scam 2FA codes, Tesla recalls almost 12k vehicles and phone scams, and Password Spraying Attacks on the rise
Scammers are exploiting automated bots to steal Multi-factor authentication codes or one-time passwords(OTP) to allow cash transfers. Tesla recalls almost 12k vehicles due to software errors in its beta version that can cause activation of emergency brakes. Also, phone scams and password Spraying...
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Deep6 AI in Medical Data breach, 70% of Sampled WiFi Networks Cracked & Outlook Web Access Phishing
Another Medical Data Processing Firm involved data Breach. A Security researcher cracked 70% of sampled WiFi networks goes on to explain why phone numbers are bad WiFi passwords and Beware of phishing sites disguising as outlook Web access to get stolen credentials. Thank you for listening....
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Olympus has Fallen,Verizon Fake logo,Microsoft Digital Defence Report and Beware of free movie sites
Olympus, medical imaging firm suspends data systems in the US Canada and Latin America due to cyber attacks. In Microsoft's second annual digital defense report, the company provides insight into the changing cyber-crime landscape. Ranging from phishing to ransomware as a service. Also, beware of...
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Much Ado About Legacy Systems, Really? Dumpster Diving and EA; Makers of FIFA21 in 780GB Data Breach
In this episode, the task of protecting legacy systems by organizations are discussed. Dumpster diving is a popular term in cybersecurity today. Learning how to treat data differently is crucial, whether in transit, at rest or when data is considered obsolete. Also, how we treat trash can be the...
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Start Good CyberHygiene Now!; Fix Your Passwords with a Single Tap, $40M Ransom Reportedly Paid, and More
In this episode, Start good cyber-hygiene now; the need to fix bad passwords with a password manager such as Chrome's built-in manager. The average cost of ransomware has increased, and beware of fake browser extensions. Good cyber hygiene includes user practices such as inspecting file…
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Wi-Fi Warnings and Anti-Ransomware Day Advice
In this episode, the recent flaws discovered in WiFi devices and products and the basic hygiene to observe for WiFi connections. Anti-Ransomware Day and why it is important to understand how ransomware works to keep our data and business safe from disruption and not fall for malicious...
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World Password Day, Malicious Office 365 Apps, and Fake Product Reviews
In this episode, how we are still very much reliant on passwords in 2021, Google plans to enforce the use of two-factor authentication for everyone who has a google account. Also, a breakdown of how Attackers Distribute Malicious Apps via Office 365 apps are discussed. Lastly, Why you should not...
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Ransomware Costs, the Risk With Old Version Softwares,New Updates and Gamers Beware of this Fake DirectX12 Download
In this episode, the cost of ransomware has doubled over a year, the risk with using old version software(or end of life operating system like Windows 7). Update your Mac now. Also, beware of a fake Microsoft DirectX12 installer in the Wild. This malware is an information-stealing malware that...
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Misinformation or April Fool's Joke; Datascrap on Linkedln, Facebook & Clubhouse And Job Scams
Over half a billion Facebook and Linkedin user profiles were recently leaked online or put up for sale by cybercriminals. Also, about 1.3M Clubhouse user profilers were posted on a hacker forum. This may have been due to data scraping, which is allowed by Clubhouse API or app and can be accessed…
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The Trust Layer Conundrum; World Backup Day, LinkedIn to Rival Clubhouse App & Crypto Scam via Apple's App store
An iPhone user lost 17.1 bitcoin worth $600,000 due to downloading a fake app on Apple's "trusted" app store. Are technology giants really doing a lot more and not just the minimum to instil trust in the services they provide to us? I discuss the trust layer conundrum and Linkedin's plan to rival...
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Tax & Refund Scams, $50m Ransom, Fake Clubhouse App To Avoid and The Power of Compliments & Empathy
Have you ever got carried away by compliments to the extent that you may have shared very personal information or that of someone else that you never intended initially? Scammers are exploiting the power of empathy to gain the trust of their victims. In this episode, I talk about how we can…
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FBI Warns About TrickBot in Emails, Costly Error As Books Worth Up To $3.4m Given For Free
FBI Warns About TrickBot in Emails, Costly Error As Books Worth Up To $3.4m Given For Free Earlier this week, the Federal Bureau of Investigations(FBI) mentioned in an alert that cybercrime actors are tricking victims via a traffic infringement phishing scheme. The TrickBot malware spread…
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Solarwinds Hack Isn't Intern's Fault, New Covid-19 Phishing Scams And Identifying Social Media Scams
Solarwinds Hack Isn't Intern's Fault, New Covid-19 Phishing Scams And Identifying Social Media Scams. Cybercriminals are once again using the Covid-19 pandemic as a smokescreen for their phishing scams. These scammers rely on the naivety of victims to gain maximum damage. According to people’s...
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Facebook in $650M Privacy Lawsuit Settlement, 400 T-Mobile Users Affected By SIM Swap Fraud & How To Prevent A SIM Swap Attack
T-Mobile is in the news again for the fifth time in four years for a data breach; this time, 400 users were victims of a SIM Swap Fraud. The recent attacks via SIM swap fraud have brought Wireless carriers under the spotlight. In 2021, more companies are embracing cryptocurrencies investments....
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Fake Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms,Sim-Swapping,Novel Phishing Tactic Via Malformed URLs and 5 Ways To Begin Fullproof Privacy Protection
If you know why you should take privacy protection seriously, then taking proactive actions towards achieving foolproof security against the bad guys is the next step. In this episode, I discussed 5 ways you can start to have a sense of control over everything that connects to you. Before that, I...
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Why Are Security Firms Vulnerable Too And 5 Reasons To Take Privacy Protection Seriously
"I have nothing to hide." A common phrase I read on the internet or hear in conversations at the moment. Are you kidding me? That is far from the truth. In fact, you have more to lose. The issues regarding data breaches, information security, privacy intrusions by cybercriminals or unethical...
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Remote Attacks;Beware of Fake Office 365 updates, Vishing Campaigns And The Rise In SMS-based Phishing Services
Being Cyber aware is more important now than ever before as phishing related attacks are up by over 300%. Hackers are creating phishing toolkits to harvest login credentials to gain remote access to corporate networks. The FBI has warned businesses of increased phishing voice call otherwise known...
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Data-sharing Policies-WhatsApp,Telegram&Signal&The 1 Reason You Are Prone To Threats&Attacks in 2021
Data-sharing Policies-WhatsApp,Telegram&Signal&The 1 Reason You Are Prone To Threats&Attacks even in 2021. Should you really leave WhatsApp for an alternative like Signal and Telegram due to Facebook's data sharing policy plans? In this episode, I talk about how you can strengthen the protection…
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Doing Things Right;FTC on Zoom's Unfair Practices,Muslim Pro,Salaat First&The Location Data Question
Federal Trade Commission-FTC settlement with Zoom requires Zoom to ensure they keep the personal information of users secured and privacy protected. Also 2 Muslim Prayer apps have shared data with partners who in turn sold this location data to U.S Military. In this episode; How should companies...
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Privacy, Data Protection: Why DP Regulators are Vital Now & Ways To Stay A Smart Holiday Shopper
From British Airways & Marriott International in the UK to a Supermarket Co-op in the US Fined with HIPAA Settlement for violations of privacy and security rules, the rate of violations and data breaches is on the rise. Are these fines & the roles played by regulators serving as a wake up call...
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Due Diligence, Are SMS Security Codes For 2FA Still Reliable? British Airways Fined €20M
Due Diligence, Are SMS Security Codes For 2FA Still Reliable? British Airways Fined €20M ..... Do you exercise a bit of care before entering into a contract or agreement? Investigating and checking the details of a business deal or investment in a business idea is important now than ever before…
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If In Doubt,Don't Give It Out:Former Cisco Employee Pleads Guilty&Hackers Pose As Journalist-Part 2
In part two, former cisco employee pleads guilty to damaging cisco's network for deleting about 16,000 Webex teams Accounts And Iranian Hackers Pose as Journalists to Trick Victims Into Installing Malware. .... Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown on recent news in the cyberspace. Learn something…
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If In Doubt, Don't Give It Out:Tesla Saved From Ransom Attempt By Russian Hacker-Part 1
Are you so naive that you are willing to forget the company's policies because of new friendship out of the blue? Learn from this employee who forgoes a $1M in bribe to stop a cyberattack on Tesla's computer network. And more recent news are discussed in this episode of GetCybersmart Security...
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Privacy: College Tracks Students via Corona App & Ex-Uber Chief In Data Breach Cover-Up—Part 2
To what extent will you accept extreme measures to protect you from a virus? Are you prepared to sacrifice your privacy for your health? A school asked her students to use a coronavirus App without an opt-out option. A former Über Executive is accused of not disclosing a data breach to customers...
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Security: Agencies(FBI & CISA) Warn About "Vishing" & Why You Should Plant Your Flag —Part 1
Security Agencies have issued a joint alert and advisory to businesses and users regarding voice phishing attacks. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the impact of COVID-19 on those Working remotely. Corporate VPNs are at risk especially in the event that in person authentication is not...
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Listen to a helpful take on recent news in cyberspace. In layman terms, Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of the ups and downs as it concerns tech, hacking, information security and cybercrime. The podcast is published every Sunday by midnight and designed to educate you on how to become cybersmart with a 15 minutes long, summary of recent tech related news and cyber events. Subscribe to Cybersmart security on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or SpotifySend your questions, comments and suggestions via voice message on the Anchor app or by email to [email protected]
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