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Security Squawk - The Business of Cybersecurity

Bryan Hornung Reginald Andre & Randy Bryan

Security Squawk is a business podcast dedicated to helping business people fight the war against cyber criminals.

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44:41

Cyber Claims Doubled, Sheriff's Office Wiped, Texas...

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2026/03/31

A ransomware attack walked in through one email, sat silent for two days, then destroyed every computer in an Indiana sheriff's office — and the FBI is still investigating. That's just one of three cybersecurity stories that every business owner needs to hear this week. On this episode of Security Squawk, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre cover: CHUBB'S 2026 CYBER CLAIMS REPORT — The average cyber insurance claim for large businesses nearly DOUBLED in one year, jumping from

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46:50

4.8M Cybersecurity Jobs Unfilled + 31% of Businesses...

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2026/03/24

31% of businesses that had backup solutions still failed to restore their data during a ransomware attack according to At-Bay's analysis of 186 real insurance claims. And if you think your business is safe because someone "set up backups," you need to watch this. Meanwhile, there are 4.8 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally right now and 61% of midsize businesses have zero dedicated security staff on payroll. Bryan Hornung and Reginald Andre break down exactly how bad the staffing gap has

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46:43

DigitalMint Negotiator Was the Attacker | Stryker...

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2026/03/17

A ransomware negotiator at DigitalMint secretly ran the attacks he was being paid to stop and then negotiated ransoms on behalf of the companies he'd just hit. This week on Security Squawk, we break down $75 million in extorted ransoms, an Iranian hacker group that destroyed 80,000 Stryker devices in three hours without using any malware, and a new Ponemon Institute survey showing 77% of industrial companies got breached in the past year. DigitalMint: Angelo Martino, a ransomware negotiator at

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41:37

Cognizant TriZetto 3.4M Patient Breach, AkzoNobel...

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2026/03/10

A hacker used an AI chatbot to break into 10 government agencies and steal records on 195 million people — without writing a single line of code. Meanwhile, Cognizant's TriZetto healthcare billing platform sat silently compromised for over a year while 3.4 million patients' data walked out the door. This week on Security Squawk, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre break down four stories that will change how you think about cybersecurity risk in 2026. COGNIZANT TRIZETTO + UMMC

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31:03

Vendor Failures, Ransomware Leverage, and Legacy Data...

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2026/03/03

This week's Security Squawk episode isn't about phishing. It's about structural weakness. Three separate incidents. Three different industries. One uncomfortable pattern: the systems organizations trust most are expanding risk quietly — and in some cases, architecturally. First, a lawsuit that should make every board member pay attention. Marquis Software Solutions, a fintech serving 74 U.S. banks, is suing SonicWall. The allegation centers on SonicWall's cloud backup system, where firewall

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42:00

Hospital Shutdown, Ransomware Surge, Fortinet Failures

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2026/02/24

Hospital Shutdown, Ransomware Surge, Fortinet Failures A hospital doesn't cancel chemotherapy appointments because of a “technical issue.” They cancel them because they've lost operational control. This week, the University of Mississippi Medical Center shut down its entire network after a ransomware attack disrupted systems — including Epic. Clinics closed. Elective procedures paused. Outpatient services halted. Emergency operations activated. Leadership described the shutdown as

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36:04

From FanDuel Fraud to Google AI Abuse The Real Risk...

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2026/02/17

Google has confirmed that state-backed threat actors are operationally using Gemini across the intrusion lifecycle — not experimentally, but strategically. In this episode of Security Squawk, we break down how AI is being integrated into reconnaissance, phishing refinement, vulnerability research, and even dynamic malware generation. According to Google's Threat Intelligence Group, multiple clusters — including DPRK-linked actors — are using Gemini to synthesize OSINT, map

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43:59

SolarWinds, BridgePay, and the Ransomware Shift No...

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2026/02/10

In this episode of Security Squawk, Bryan Hornung, Reginald Ande, & Randy Bryan break down three stories that should change how executives think about cyber risk. This is not about tools, alerts, or vendor promises. It is about operational dependency, leadership accountability, and financial exposure when systems fail. Story one focuses on active exploitation of SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerabilities being used as an entry point for ransomware staging. Researchers are seeing attackers move

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30:58

Ransomware Turns Violent, AI Agents Leak Data,...

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2026/02/03

Cyber risk is escalating fast, and most business leaders are still operating with outdated assumptions. This episode of Security Squawk confronts that reality head on. Ransomware is no longer limited to encrypted files and downtime calculations. Threat actors are escalating pressure tactics into the physical world, including intimidation and direct threats against employees and executives. That shift fundamentally changes the risk profile for organizations. Once physical safety enters the equation,

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41:21

Big Brands Exposed And Why Silence After Breaches...

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2026/01/27

This episode of Security Squawk breaks down a familiar and dangerous pattern in cybersecurity. Major brands are losing data. Attackers are moving fast. And companies are still relying on silence and delay as a response strategy. We cover hackers auctioning stolen source code from a major retailer, an unprotected database exposing millions of Gmail and Instagram records, ransomware claims involving Nike and Under Armour, and a gas station breach that exposed Social Security numbers. This is not about

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35:50

Ireland Cyberattack Exposes a Bigger Truth &...

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2026/01/21

Cybersecurity failures are no longer just IT problems. They are legal, financial, and leadership failures. In this episode of Security Squawk, we break down how a ransomware attack on Ireland's Office of the Ombudsman delayed justice for citizens and what that incident reveals about preparedness, accountability, and real-world consequences of cyber risk. We start with the Ireland cyberattack that forced a key public watchdog agency to halt case processing for months. This was not a minor disruption

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35:04

Three Breaches, Same Problem Government Data Exposure...

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2026/01/13

Today on Security Squawk we are breaking down three different incidents that all point to the same underlying issue. Basic security failures with real consequences. An Oregon state agency exposes personal information tied to environmental complaints. Nissan suffers a ransomware incident that leaks nearly 900 gigabytes of internal data. And an Illinois government agency exposes sensitive information connected to more than 700,000 individuals. Randy Bryan, Reginald Andre, and Bryan Hornung walk

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33:33

University Breach Hits 3.5M | Legacy Medical Devices...

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2026/01/09

University of Phoenix confirms a massive data breach affecting almost 3.5 million current and former students, staff, and partners after attackers exploited a zero-day in Oracle E-Business Suite. We break down the implications for identity theft risk and breach response. Next, Andre explains why most existing medical devices would fail the FDA's new cybersecurity standards and how healthcare organizations can manage legacy device risk in critical environments. Finally, Bryan breaks down a cloud

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62:03

Our Cyber Predictions and 2025 Proved Us Right (Mostly)

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2025/12/22

In this annual Security Squawk tradition, we do two things most people avoid: accountability and predictions. First, we break down the top cyber-attacks of 2025 and translate them into what actually matters for business owners, IT pros, and MSPs. Then we grade our predictions from last year using real outcomes. No excuses. No hand waving. No “well technically.” Why does this episode matter? Because 2025 made one thing painfully clear. Most cyber damage does not come from genius hackers

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38:05

America’s Hidden Cyber War Is Already Here

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2025/12/17

Cyber attacks are no longer a future problem or a Silicon Valley issue. They are happening right now across the United States, quietly and relentlessly, targeting local governments, public agencies, schools, police departments, fire services, and critical infrastructure that most people rely on every day. In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, we break down the uncomfortable truth about the current cyber threat landscape and why much of it is flying under the radar. We start with a major

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38:24

Cybercrime Economy Exposed. Billions Paid. Banks...

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2025/12/09

This episode breaks down the true scale of the cybercrime economy. Randy covers the Marquis vendor breach that exposed data across more than 74 banks and credit unions and highlights the ongoing weakness in third-party risk. Andre examines the FinCEN report showing over 2 billion in ransomware payments last year and reveals how organized these criminal groups have become. Bryan closes with a deep dive into the US Treasury's decade long analysis of 4.5 billion in ransom payments, showing how

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33:55

Emergency Alerts Hacked, Retailers Paying Up, And...

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2025/12/02

This episode breaks down three major cybersecurity stories that reveal exactly where businesses are exposed and how fast the threat landscape is shifting. We analyze how a ransomware group hijacked an emergency alert system to trigger fake national warnings, why more than half of retailers are still paying ransoms despite stronger defenses, and what security leaders should expect heading into 2026. You will learn the real weaknesses behind these incidents, why attackers continue to outpace outdated

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30:06

Ransomware Reality Check: Inside “The Gentlemen” Gang

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2025/11/25

In this Security Squawk episode, Brian Horning from Xact IT is joined by guests to unpack three real ransomware incidents, the rapid rise of “The Gentlemen” gang, and how attackers bypass basic security by turning off tools like Windows Defender. You'll learn why relying only on built-in protections creates dangerous blind spots, what layered security with EDR, SOC monitoring, and log retention looks like, and the practical steps business leaders can take now to harden their defenses and

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26:24

How a Food App, a Tech Giant and a State Attorney...

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2025/11/20

In this episode of Security Squawk, we dig into three major cyber incidents — the DoorDash data breach exposing users' contact info, the Logitech zero-day and data-theft campaign tied to Clop, and the ransomware attack on the Pennsylvania AG office. We break down how each attack played out, what it means for MSPs and business owners, and how you can protect your organisation when the threat spectrum keeps shifting.

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31:01

Healthcare Hit Again and Nevada Falls to One Employee...

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2025/11/13

In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre break down three major cybersecurity failures hitting government, media, and healthcare. We expose how a single employee action triggered a Nevada ransomware attack, why stolen Slack credentials led to a major Nikkei data leak, and how new NHS and Doctor Alliance breaches highlight the growing crisis in healthcare security. This episode is packed with insights for business leaders, MSPs, and IT pros who

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