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Cybersmart SecurityDangers of Misinformation; to People & country.A snippet or excerpt from a news review episode published in March 2022 titled Managing Misinformation
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Managing Misinformation; Toyota, Axis communications and Aon deal with Cyberattacks https://anchor.fm/cybersmart/episodes/Managing-Misinformation-Toyota--Axis-communications-and-Aon-deal-with-Cyberattacks-e1faq2g2023-04-2909 minCybersmart SecurityDC 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 writing codes.
The *Cybersecurity News Review series(The Midweek Edition)-CNRs* is a review of selected cybersecurity news from cyberspace and key takeaways or lessons that we can learn from them as individuals or organizations.
Thank you for listening. Salahudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can...2023-04-2624 minCybersmart SecurityE03-Cyber SmartTalk with Michal_Cizek-GoodAccess; First VPN Providers and the Evolution of Remote AccessWelcome 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 of other issues such as;
The story of the first VPN providers in 2008.
The Evolution of Remote Access
The One mistake beginners should not make in their learning journey into cybersecurity.
Small and Medium-scale businesses reduce cyber risks without less stress and huge costs.
Use cases of Retail...2023-02-2851 minCybersmart SecurityNortonlifeLock Password Breach, Fortinet's VPN weaknesses exploited & Europol TakesDown Call CentersNortonlifeLock 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 experts warn of weaknesses being exploited in VPN's vulnerabilities. The *Cybersecurity News Review series(The Midweek Edition)-CNRs* is a review of selected cybersecurity news from cyberspace and key takeaways or lessons that we can learn from them as individuals or organizations.
Thank you for listening. Salahudeen Amao gives a breakdown...2023-01-1815 minCybersmart SecurityVerizon & 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 from a testing application server.
Lastly, PoS Malware were used to steal data from more than 167,000 credit cards. The *Cybersecurity News Review series(The Midweek Edition)-CNRs* is a review of selected cybersecurity news from cyberspace and key takeaways or lessons that we can learn from them as individuals or organizations.
Thank you for listening. Salahudeen Amao gives...2022-10-2731 minCybersmart SecurityExcerpts-E02 - Cyber SmartTalk with Javvad Malik - The 1st Step To Protecting Our kids From CyberbullyingTo fight cyberbullying, we need to establish a connection with our kids. We must earn their trust and confidence.2022-10-2601 minCybersmart SecurityE02-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 as;
Breaking into the cybersecurity industry the right way
Why Jobs-related attacks always work.
The 1st Step to protecting children from cyberbullying and cyberfraud
What Makes an effective awareness Training
Practical advice on building a strong security culture among employees
The one thing most se...2022-10-1042 minCybersmart SecurityExcerpts-E02 - Cyber SmartTalk with Javvad Malik- The 1 reason Why Fake Job Related Attacks WorksGaining Trust is the bedrock of Social Engineering.2022-10-0902 minCybersmart SecurityCyber 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.2022-08-0427 min
Cybersmart SecurityThe 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 episode, FTC to fine CafePress for cover-up of a massive data breach and Phony Instagram ‘Support Staff’ Emails Hit Insurance Company
This is a review of selected cybersecurity news from cyberspace and key takeaways or lessons that we can learn from them as individuals or organizations.
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Salahudeen Amao gives a brea...2022-03-2126 minCybersmart SecurityManaging Misinformation; Toyota, Axis communications and Aon deal with CyberattacksOn 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 impacted what it called “a limited number of systems.” And Video surveillance systems company Axis Communications said someone was able to use social engineering to get around MFA login protection and hack into the company.
This is a review of selected cybersecurity news from cyberspace and key takeaways or lesson...2022-03-0619 minCybersmart SecurityAttackers up "phishing" game using Docusign to steal Microsoft Outlook Logins, Manufacturing ranked most targeted in 2021A 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 cyberspace and the key takeaways that we can learn from them as individuals or organizations.
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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 every...2022-02-2715 minCybersmart SecurityThree-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.
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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 every week. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Send your questions, comments, and suggestions via voice message on the Anchor app or email to getcybersmart@protonmail.com
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Three-Fifths of Cyb...2022-02-2018 minCybersmart SecurityPuma employee data breach in Kronos cyberattack and Marketing Firm leaves database openPuma 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 bucket unsecured and open. This is a review of recent news in cyberspace and the takeaway and lessons we can learn as individuals or as an organization.
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Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about secu...2022-02-1310 minCybersmart SecurityTelco 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, 000 times. This is a review of recent news in cyberspace and the takeaway and lessons we can learn as individuals or as an organisation.
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Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart bo...2022-02-0614 minCybersmart SecurityCredentials Phishing Campaign Targets Organizations, Microsoft Warns of Consent Phishing attack, Hacker Cracks Crypto Hardware WalletA 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 granting permissions via an app(Upgrade) appearing to be from a verified publisher. And a Hardware Hacker cracked a crypto wallet worth only $50k in 2018
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Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help y...2022-01-3013 minCybersmart SecurityPrivacy Under Threat From German Police, 2FA Bypass and Quick Thinking Saves HospitalA 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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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 every week. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Send your questions, comments, and suggestions via voice me...2022-01-2319 minCybersmart SecurityMorgan Stanley agrees to $60M data breach settlement, FBI warns about Google Voice Authentication ScamsThe 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 surrounds malicious Google Voice activity, where victims are associated with fraudulent virtual phone numbers.
Do not share Google verification code with others.
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Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both...2022-01-1212 minCybersmart SecuritySwiss Text Messaging Firm's COO Departs...Facebook Takes Down Accounts belonging to 7 Cyber Mercenary FirmsSwiss 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 their privacy settings on their accounts.
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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 every week. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Send your questions, comments, and suggestions...2021-12-2011 minCybersmart SecuritySwiss Exec helped Governments track phones, Malicious Free Utility Notepad++ in the wild and Poor OAuth Implementation Leads to Redirection AttacksSwiss 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 implementation of popular OAuth2.0 leads to redirection attacks that bypass most phishing detection solutions and email security solutions. 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 online and offline. Episodes are released...2021-12-1212 minCybersmart Security"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 a phishing email system attack where threat actors are targeting employees in internal phishing attacks using stolen reply-chain emails.
Thank you for listening. Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help y...2021-12-0512 minCybersmart SecurityHeating systems(HVAC) Hacks, GoDaddy Data Breach Impacts 1M, Hikvision cameras Exposed to Remote Code ExecutionHeating 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 every week. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Send your questions, comments, and suggestions via voice message on the Anchor app or email to getcybersmart@protonmail.com
UK Ministry of Justice secures HVAC systems 'protected' by passwordless Wi-Fi after Register tipoff
Hikvision Security Cameras Potentially Exposed to Remote Code E...2021-11-2810 minCybersmart SecurityThe PerSwaysion phishing campaign, a new malware hitting e-commerce sites, & something new about ransomware gangsThe 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. Security researchers found attackers found a vulnerability in a website plug-in and used that to upload a backdoor. This allows sites' code alteration in order to allow interception of payment card data for purchases. Ransomware gangs compete in auction sessions on cybercriminal forums for zero-day vulnerabilities in software applications. Thank you for listening.
...2021-11-2110 minCybersmart SecurityBOTs used to scam 2FA codes, Tesla recalls almost 12k vehicles and phone scams, and Password Spraying Attacks on the riseScammers 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 attacks are on the rise.
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 online and offline. Episodes are released every week. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Send your questions, comments, and suggestions via voice message on t...2021-11-0709 minCybersmart SecurityDeep6 AI in Medical Data breach, 70% of Sampled WiFi Networks Cracked & Outlook Web Access PhishingAnother 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. 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 every week. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Send your questions, comments, and suggestions via voice message on the Anchor app or email t...2021-10-3011 minCybersmart SecurityOlympus has Fallen,Verizon Fake logo,Microsoft Digital Defence Report and Beware of free movie sitesOlympus, 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 so-called free sites offering free downloads of recent blockbuster movies.
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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...2021-10-1510 minCybersmart SecurityMuch Ado About Legacy Systems, Really? Dumpster Diving and EA; Makers of FIFA21 in 780GB Data BreachIn 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 difference between being a victim of identity theft or blackmail and ensuring useful info from a "dumpster" is never used against us. And Electronic Arts were in a massive data breach that resulted in source code for FIFA 21 and the Frostbite engine stolen by Hackers.
Salaudeen Amao gives...2021-06-1315 minCybersmart SecurityStart Good CyberHygiene Now!; Fix Your Passwords with a Single Tap, $40M Ransom Reportedly Paid, and MoreIn 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 extensions, routine checks, self-auditing and being cautious.
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 every week. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Send your questions, comments and s...2021-05-2313 minCybersmart SecurityWi-Fi Warnings and Anti-Ransomware Day AdviceIn 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 cybercriminals.
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 every week. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Send your questions, comments and suggestions via voice message on the Anchor app or by...2021-05-1514 minCybersmart SecurityWorld Password Day, Malicious Office 365 Apps, and Fake Product ReviewsIn 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 trust that 5-star review you read about a product on Amazon as researchers found a database of documents behind a product reward scam run by vendors on Amazon.
Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can...2021-05-0916 minCybersmart SecurityRansomware Costs, the Risk With Old Version Softwares,New Updates and Gamers Beware of this Fake DirectX12 DownloadIn 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 attempts to harvest a victim's cookies, cryptocurrency wallets, passwords, and more in the background when installed.
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 every week. Follow...2021-05-0114 minCybersmart SecurityMisinformation or April Fool's Joke; Datascrap on Linkedln, Facebook & Clubhouse And Job ScamsOver 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 by "anyone".
April fool's joke by Deliveroo and Volkswagen backfires. Shouldn't inaccurate or untrue information published as a joke by some companies be classified as misinformation rather than a prank?
Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn...2021-04-1819 minCybersmart SecurityThe Trust Layer Conundrum; World Backup Day, LinkedIn to Rival Clubhouse App & Crypto Scam via Apple's App storeAn 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 clubhouse soon.
31st March each year is #WorldBackupDay. This is a reminder to keep a backup of your most important files offsite(SSDs, Drive, USB... ) or via a reliable cloud service.
Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can...2021-04-0320 minCybersmart SecurityTax & Refund Scams, $50m Ransom, Fake Clubhouse App To Avoid and The Power of Compliments & EmpathyHave 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 better respond to a refund claim via calls, SMS or emails and spot the scammy ones. Also mentioned is a fake clubhouse app to avoid.
Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that c...2021-03-2718 minCybersmart SecurityFBI Warns About TrickBot in Emails, Costly Error As Books Worth Up To $3.4m Given For FreeFBI 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 primarily by spearphishing campaigns using tailored emails that contain malicious attachments. In this episode, this malware's capabilities and how to stay a step ahead of it are discussed.
Also, an academic book publisher-Springer Nature had a misconfiguration that allowed anyone to download their books for free, and lastly, a c...2021-03-2013 minCybersmart SecuritySolarwinds Hack Isn't Intern's Fault, New Covid-19 Phishing Scams And Identifying Social Media ScamsSolarwinds 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 reports to the FTC and a new Data Spotlight, about $117m was lost by consumers to scams starting from social media scams in the first 6 months of 2020. Thus it is more pertinent to know ways to identify scams beginning from the social media platforms. I discuss this and more in today's episode.
...2021-03-1317 minCybersmart SecurityFacebook in $650M Privacy Lawsuit Settlement, 400 T-Mobile Users Affected By SIM Swap Fraud & How To Prevent A SIM Swap AttackT-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. Online users are buying company shares via mobile applications; it is thus crucial to ensure that accounts are kept safe from identity theft and other types of attacks.
In episode 23, I talk about protecting yourself from SIM swap attacks and keeping your crypto safe. I also comment on...2021-03-0617 minCybersmart SecurityFake Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms,Sim-Swapping,Novel Phishing Tactic Via Malformed URLs and 5 Ways To Begin Fullproof Privacy ProtectionIf 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 delved into the recent charges brought against 3 North Koreans arrested for globally related cyberattacks that include fake Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms used to fool unsuspecting users to download malicious applications. How to ensure your mobile number is not ported to another sim by impersonators is also addressed.
Salaudeen Ama...2021-02-2721 minCybersmart SecurityWhy 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 hackers, surveillance by governments and more won't go away anytime soon. This is quite crucial in 2021 as attackers are finding crafty methods to get your data.
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In this episode, you will learn the 5 reasons why you should take privacy protection seriously. Before that, I talk about the SolarWinds hack and...2021-02-1816 minCybersmart SecurityRemote Attacks;Beware of Fake Office 365 updates, Vishing Campaigns And The Rise In SMS-based Phishing ServicesBeing 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 as vishing. Also, security authorities in the UK and Ukraine have arrested creators of phishing toolkits called SMS bandit and U-Admin. these toolkits have features that can intercept OTP and multifactor authentication codes.
Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in the cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that c...2021-02-1314 minCybersmart SecurityData-sharing Policies-WhatsApp,Telegram&Signal&The 1 Reason You Are Prone To Threats&Attacks in 2021Data-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 of your WhatsApp account and the difference or similarities amongst the 3 messaging platform. How best to weigh the reasons to use a messaging app? Also there is a brief explanation on the One major reason we are prone to attacks regardless of our personality, reputation or the defences we put in place to protect ourselves...2021-02-0117 minCybersmart SecurityDoing Things Right;FTC on Zoom's Unfair Practices,Muslim Pro,Salaat First&The Location Data QuestionFederal 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 behave in adhering to terms & offering service as advertised such that they will protect their consumers' interests and at the same time, keep their reputation intact. And the implication of doing otherwise. Hence the need to do the right things by their consumers and the regulatory authorities. LINKS: 1. Zooming in on Zoom’s unf...2021-01-1619 minCybersmart SecurityPrivacy, Data Protection: Why DP Regulators are Vital Now & Ways To Stay A Smart Holiday ShopperFrom 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 businesses to treat data security as a priority?
Also, learn ways to outsmart scammers as you shop for gift for friends, family, acquaintances and colleagues during the holiday period.
State Slaps Supermarket Co-Op with HIPAA Settlement https://www.databreachtoday.com/state-slaps-supermarket-co-op-hipaa-settlement-a-15307
Marriott data breach fine slashed to £18.4 million by UK...2020-11-1722 minCybersmart SecurityDue Diligence, Are SMS Security Codes For 2FA Still Reliable? British Airways Fined €20MDue 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 so you don't get scammed. At times people are just Wolves in sheep clothing. Always do due diligence. BA were Fined 20M for keeping Customers' credit card details in plaintext sìnce 2015. All these and more in this week's episode.
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https://k...2020-10-3027 minCybersmart SecurityIf In Doubt,Don't Give It Out:Former Cisco Employee Pleads Guilty&Hackers Pose As Journalist-Part 2In 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.
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Unauthorized Access Led to Deletion of 16,000 WebEx Teams Accounts in the Fall of 2018- https://www.ju...2020-09-1116 minCybersmart SecurityIf In Doubt, Don't Give It Out:Tesla Saved From Ransom Attempt By Russian Hacker-Part 1Are 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 Podcast.
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Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown on recent news in the cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both online and offline. Episodes are released every Wednesday. . . Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Subscribe on your podcast app.
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Tesla employee foregoes $1M...2020-09-1118 minCybersmart SecurityPrivacy: College Tracks Students via Corona App & Ex-Uber Chief In Data Breach Cover-Up—Part 2To 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 and the authorities in an incident that occurred in 2016. About 57m customers were not informed of the incident at the time... LINKS:....Ex-Uber chief security officer charged, accused of covering up theft of personal info from databases by hackers
Say it ain't Joe?—https://www.theregister.com/2020/08/20/uber_sul...2020-08-2617 minCybersmart SecuritySecurity: Agencies(FBI & CISA) Warn About "Vishing" & Why You Should Plant Your Flag —Part 1Security 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 required due to current unusual times. Why you have to get an online presence to safeguard your offline lives. Remember to take the pain to activate all security settings provided by your financial, identity and telecommunications services, 2FA, MFA, one-Passwords and physical security keys. Google disclosed in July 2018 that they have been using security keys...2020-08-2620 minCybersmart SecurityThe Human Factor: Garmin Pays Ransom, Twitter Hack And "Phone-Spear-Phishing"Humans are the weakest link to break into any secured system. What does the recent hacks and ransomware mean for you as an individual or your business? Understanding how social engineering tactics works is no longer an option it is important now than ever before. Take a listen to this podcast to know more...........LINKS:.. 1. The Twitter mega-hack. What you need to know
https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/featured/twitter-mega-hack-what-you-need-to-know/
... 2...Twitter says a “phone spear phishing” attack helped hackers – what’s that?- https://grahamcluley.com/twitter-phone-spear-phishing/
....3.... Twitter hack – three suspects charged in the US https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/08/01/twitter-hack-three-suspects-charged-in-the-us/
...4...Garmin Surren...2020-08-1016 minCybersmart SecurityOnly the Paranoid Survive,Are you?;Child Predator"Extortionists"Cyber Spies, 2 Diff. Corona App&MoreIn this episode: How Paranoid are you about your security? Are you communicating with your wards or kids and providing them the right education on how to use social media on the Internet? Cyber Spies used LinkedIn platform to hack into 2 European defence firms and more are discussed in this episode.
Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown on recent news in the cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both online and offline. Episodes are released every Wednesday. . . Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Subscribe on your podcast app.
LINKS2020-06-2138 minCybersmart SecurityTycoon:Java-Based Ransomware,Fake BlackLivesMatter Vote Campaign Spreads Trickbot,CEO Apologise&MoreTycoon-Java-Based Ransomware,Fake BlackLivesMatter vote campaign spreads Trickbot, Brave CEO Apologises for adding affiliate links to URL & NASA cyber incidents hit 368% increase and Microsoft release June 130 security patches...... —Researchers say Tycoon ransomware, which has targeted institutions(educational and business), has a few traits they haven't seen before. Targets Windows & Linux. —A campaign asking you to vote anonymously about #BlackLivesMatter is spreading the information-stealing malware called Trickbot. —Microsoft have released its June 2020 batch of software security updates that patches about 130 newly discovered vulnerabilities. One of these vulnerabilities affects virtually all supported Windows versions–from Windows 7 to Windows Server 2019.
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And more about NASA And...2020-06-1139 minCybersmart SecuritySecurity Is Not Final, Failure Can Be Quite Fatal.—Unusual Photo Is Bricking Phones...Cisco Release Patch. An Unusual Photo is Bricking Phones...Cisco have released Patches for their Nexus Switches.—Cisco are asking organisations, busineses & users to install these updates to prevent a possible distributed denial of service(DDoS) due to the vulnerabilities.
Some popular brands have been affected by a photo, bricking phones when used as the background image. This image is causing irregular behaviors to smartphones. This occurs when you set it has a background image.
Mobile Phishing on the Rise—The rate of Phishing has increased in mobile in 2020 especially during the pandemic. Be cyber aware...2020-06-0426 minCybersmart SecuritySignal IM Introduce PINs For Secured Recovery,Why Sec...Awareness Matters&EasyJet Faces 18B LawsuitsSignal IM Introduces PINs For Secured Recovery Of Accounts,Why Basic Training & Security Awareness Matters & EasyJet Faces €18B In Lawsuits Over Data Breach.
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Signal, a non-profit organization interested in providing secured messaging platform for use have announced the introduction of secure PINs to be used for recovery of accounts. You are advised to use long Passphrase.
Why businesses must take training and security awareness seriously. And EasyJet facing the 18 billion pounds in Lawsuits filed against them over the data breach. A data breach they disclosed to customers after 5 months the incident was recorded.
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Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown on recent ne...2020-05-2821 minCybersmart SecurityEasyJet Data Breach Affect 9M, WolfRAT Targets Messaging Apps& 6 ways To Protect Your Gaming KidsEasyJet Data Breach Affects 9M Passengers, Messaging Apps under Threat from New Android Malware called WolfRAT & 6 ways parents can protect their online gaming kids.... Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown on recent news in the cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both online and offline. Episodes are released every Tuesday.
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Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Subscribe on your podcast app.2020-05-2126 minCybersmart SecurityPassword Day, WhatsApp Accounts Hacks on the rise & Cyber-Attacks on the Straitz of Hormuz Ports.Learn about password Day and the mistakes you should avoid while creating passwords. And the possibility of a passwordless future. Bad guys prey on the naivety of their victims/targets to hijack WhatsApp accounts. Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown on recent news in the cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both online and offline. Episodes are released every Tuesday.
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1. A passwordless future: How security keys and biometrics are taking over
https://www.techrepublic.com/google-amp/article/a-passwordless-future-how-security-keys-and-biometrics-are-taking-over/
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2. Two-factor authentication: A cheat...2020-05-1420 minCybersmart SecurityBEC Attacks Targets Equity Firms,'Mass Surveillance'? GoDaddy hit by Data Breach & 7 Swift ActionsHackers takes almost $1.3 million from 3 British Equity Firms. Is the plan to use Thermal Cameras in a post-Covid-19 period at game venues not an intrusion of personal privacy? And 7 actions any organisation like GoDaddy should take in the event of a data breach. These action will aid the recovery of all stakeholders involved and reduce the impact of the incident. Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown on recent news in the cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both online and offline. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Subscribe on...2020-05-0724 minCybersmart Security2FA or 2SV? Creative Phone Scams? 160k Nintendo & 450 WHO Accounts hacked Microsoft Teams PatchedWhy you should activate 2FA or 2SV on your accounts now? Microsoft have patched vulnerability that would have allowed the bad guys to take over your Team's Microsoft Teams' accounts. About 25000 email addresses of prominent organisations such as WHO, were published. You can fall for this creative Phone Scams that involves ATM cards, spoofing and call phishing. Scammers will spoof caller IDs when calling both the bank and the target/victim. And how to protect yourself from this art of social engineering.2020-04-2939 minCybersmart SecurityFake Eyeballs?TIktok at risk to MITM,"free trial" apps are sneaky.18M Hoax emails blocked—21-04-2020Bot network named ICEBUCKET impersonates human eyes in 30 countries. Google warn developers about free trial apps, TIktok uses HTTP instead of HTTPS. and 100M phishing emails identified by Google daily.2020-04-2225 minCybersmart SecurityCOVID-19: Google and Apple partners for a medical cause, Hacks and scams on the rise.—16-04-2020Contact tracking Devices to trace possible contacts with COVID-19 will be available soon. More exploitation of the coronavirus situation by hackers and Scammers and how to stay safe.2020-04-2222 minCybersmart SecurityIntroduction and Cyber Awareness In A Pandemic.-07-04-2020In this first episode, Salaudeen Amao gives an introduction on how the Cybersmart Security podcast will benefit its listeners and also give general Cyber Awareness advice against becoming a victim to scams during the Coronavirus pandemic.2020-04-2208 minCybersmart SecurityCybersmart Security (Trailer)2020-04-2200 min