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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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30:06

Qilin’s Ransomware Takeover: City Pays Up & Telco...

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2025/10/30

In this week's Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre break down three massive cybersecurity stories shaping 2025. Bryan kicks off with Qilin — the ransomware gang behind over 700 global attacks this year. Andre covers a New York city that paid a $150,000 ransom to restore operations after a crippling hit. And Randy unpacks a major ISP email breach in Australia that led to SIM-swaps and stolen data. Packed with sharp insights, humor, and practical advice, this

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45:28

Windows 10 Dies and Hackers Are Ready for It

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2025/10/21

In this week's episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre tackle three major cybersecurity stories that show how the digital landscape is shifting fast, and why business owners, IT pros, and MSPs can't afford to get complacent. Andre kicks things off with the end of an era: Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10, even though nearly 41% of Windows users are still running it. He breaks down what that means for everyday users, how the new

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31:25

Airline Breach Fallout, AI Data Fails, and Ransomware...

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2025/10/14

In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre break down three major cybersecurity stories that show just how messy 2025 has become for data protection. Randy covers the WestJet breach that exposed more than 1.2 million customers, proving even major airlines can't keep turbulence out of their networks. Andre unpacks how the NSW government accidentally uploaded flood victims' personal data to ChatGPT, turning an AI experiment into a privacy nightmare

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37:21

Cyber Chaos 2025: From Airline Breaches to AI...

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2025/10/07

In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre dissect three headline-making cybersecurity incidents that highlight how threats keep evolving—just in different directions. Randy kicks things off with WestJet's massive data breach, where over 1.2 million customers had their information exposed, showing how even major airlines struggle with protecting sensitive data in 2025. Andre dives into a shocking story out of Australia—the NSW

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37:42

Ransomware Evolves: From Volvo’s Supply Chain to Your...

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2025/09/30

In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung and Randy Bryan break down how ransomware keeps evolving and why businesses can't afford to let their guard down. Bryan covers three major stories: a ransomware attack on Volvo's supplier that exposed sensitive employee data, new research showing that 80% of ransomware victims get hit again, and how the Akira ransomware gang is flipping remote management tools against their victims. Randy dives into cyberattacks on global manufacturing,

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32:07

Insider Breach Hits 689K & Airport Chaos from U.S....

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2025/09/23

In this episode of Security Squawk, Bryan and Randy break down two major cyber stories with real-world lessons for IT leaders and MSPs. First, a FinWise Bank insider breach tied to American First Finance exposed data on nearly 689,000 customers—highlighting offboarding failures and insider risk. Then, a ransomware attack on U.S.-based Collins Aerospace disrupted airport check-in systems across Europe, forcing manual backups and long delays. We unpack what happened, why it matters, and the

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31:08

AI Ransomware Is Here — And ShinyHunters Just Leaked...

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2025/09/18

In this week's Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung and Randy Bryan break down two major cybersecurity threats making headlines. First, Bryan covers how artificial intelligence is already supercharging ransomware, making attacks faster, cheaper, and harder to stop. Then Randy dives into the massive ShinyHunters breach that leaked sensitive data from Vietnam's national credit bureau, putting millions at risk worldwide. Tune in for sharp insights, practical advice, and a dose of wit as we connect

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29:41

Jaguar Land Rover Crippled by Cyberattack + CISOs...

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2025/09/10

This week on Security Squawk, Bryan Hornung and Randy Bryan break down two hard-hitting cybersecurity stories. Jaguar Land Rover's production lines grind to a halt after a massive cyberattack, showing how ransomware directly disrupts global manufacturing. Meanwhile, CISOs face mounting pressure to stay silent about breaches, raising serious questions about transparency, accountability, and corporate risk. Tune in for sharp insights, real-world lessons, and a dose of wit as we unpack what these

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34:31

Hackers Weaponize AI While Russia’s Cozy Bear Hijacks...

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2025/09/03

This week on Security Squawk, Randy and Bryan tackle two major cyber stories shaping 2025. First, Anthropic admits hackers are weaponizing its AI tools, giving cybercriminals a terrifying new advantage in building attacks faster than ever. Then, Bryan breaks down how Amazon disrupted a sophisticated campaign by Russia's APT29 (Cozy Bear), which abused Microsoft 365 device code authentication and cloud infrastructure to hijack accounts at scale. We explain how hackers are using AI to supercharge

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43:49

AI Hype, Old-School Cyber Chaos: Ransomware &...

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2025/08/26

While everyone obsesses over AI security, the old-school cyber threats are piling up. In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, hosts Bryan Hornung and Randy Bryan break down four major incidents that prove ransomware, breaches, and network shutdowns aren't going anywhere. We cover: Nevada state offices crippled by a major security incident Farmers Insurance data breach affecting over 1 million people Data I/O ransomware attack shutting down systems Nissan's design studio breach claimed by the

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58:17

Workday Breached, Ransomware Scare Tactics, and the...

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2025/08/19

In this week's Security Squawk Podcast, hosts Bryan Hornung and Randy Bryan deliver an unfiltered breakdown of the week's most pressing cybersecurity headlines. We're talking about the Workday breach that exposed Salesforce customer data without a single file encrypted—just stolen credentials and surgical precision. Next up, we expose how Akira ransomware is turning cybercrime into marketing warfare, publicly naming and shaming victims in a bold bid to force ransom payouts. Finally, we tackle

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28:34

Luxury Brands, City Chaos & Security Nightmare: Are...

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2025/08/05

In this episode of Security Squawk Podcast, hosts Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre tackle major cybersecurity events impacting high-profile targets. First, luxury fashion giant Chanel falls victim to a devastating cyberattack, compromising customer data. Next, the city of St. Paul grapples with widespread tech disruptions linked to a cybersecurity incident, revealing municipal vulnerabilities. Finally, an urgent investigation into an SSL vulnerability by cybersecurity hardware provider

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31:05

Millions Exposed by Co op Hack and Scattered Spider...

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2025/07/29

This week on the Security Squawk Podcast, we're diving into three major cybersecurity incidents that highlight just how vulnerable even the most well-known organizations still are in 2025. First up, we cover the massive data breach at Co-op, where all 6.5 million members had their personal information stolen. That's right—every single member. We unpack what went wrong, how the breach was discovered, and the long-term fallout for one of the UK's largest retail cooperatives. Then, we turn our

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25:24

How Dell, Weak Passwords and Ransomware Are Still...

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2025/07/22

Another week, another round of cyber fails making headlines. In this episode of Security Squawk, we break down how some of the biggest names in tech and business are still getting owned by basic mistakes. This week: Dell's breach exposes critical platforms to extortion groups ️ A 158-year-old company destroyed by one weak password Ransomware still targeting hospitals while reports claim it is in decline If you think big brands have it figured out, think again. Stay informed and stay protected.

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39:42

Ransomware Is Out of Control in 2025 and It’s Only...

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2025/07/15

Ransomware attacks are exploding in 2025, and cybercriminals are getting bolder — and richer. In this episode of Security Squawk, we break down the latest schemes, lawsuits, and trends you need to know: Interlock ransomware's new ‘FileFix' malware trick Krispy Kreme sued for exposing employee data Ransomware attacks nearly double in 2025 Hackers getting 80% payouts to keep the attacks rolling If you own a business, manage IT, or care about protecting your data, you can't afford to

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44:26

Ingram Micro Ransomware Chaos and the AI...

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2025/07/15

A massive ransomware attack hits Ingram Micro — what happened, who's behind it, and what it means for your business. We also dive into the terrifying rise of AI-powered cyberattacks and the dangerous gap between innovation and data protection. In this episode: Ingram Micro ransomware attack breakdown AI cybercrime stats that will shock you Is AI innovation outpacing cybersecurity? Let's debate Tune in now and stay one step ahead of the threats. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up

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40:46

Massive Breaches & Airline Targets: Aflac, Hawaiian,...

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2025/07/01

Today on the Security Squawk Podcast: We're diving into a high-impact lineup of cyber threats and breaches shaking up industries from healthcare to aviation: Aflac Breach – Social Security numbers, health claims, and personal data compromised. ✈️ FBI Alert: 'Scattered Spider' cybercrime gang now targeting major U.S. airlines. Hawaiian Airlines hit by a cyberattack—what it means for travelers. ️ Hungryroot Breach – Over 1.1 million user records reportedly up for sale on the dark

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41:41

Ransomware Hits Insurers, Health Records Leaked,...

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2025/06/23

Cybercriminals are getting bolder—and smarter.This week, the Security Squawk crew tackles some of the most concerning stories in cyber news: a ransomware gang is now telling victims to call their lawyers, insurers like Aflac are struggling with ongoing ransomware outages, and healthcare data for over 50 million people has been exposed. We each bring a real-world case that highlights just how chaotic—and dangerous—the threat landscape has become. Topics this week: Qilin

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40:23

Ransomware with No Mercy, Power Grid Hacked, and...

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2025/06/16

What if paying the ransom guaranteed you'd still lose everything?In this week's Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan, Reginald, and Randy break down one of the most disturbing ransomware developments yet—Anubis ransomware, which encrypts your data and wipes it out regardless of payment. There's no negotiation. No way back. We also dive into: Nova Scotia Power breach – A cyberattack hits a major utility provider. Is our infrastructure truly ready for what's coming? Israel-Iran cyber war

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52:28

Your Data Isn’t Safe: AT&T Leak, AI Dangers & Cyber...

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2025/06/11

From the confirmed AT&T breach leaking 80+ million Social Security numbers to AI tools being labeled a “data breach time bomb,” the threats are getting smarter, faster, and more destructive. On this episode of Security Squawk, Bryan, Randy, and Andre break down the nonstop cyber carnage sweeping the U.S., with businesses, hospitals, and government agencies all taking hits.In this episode: AT&T's massive customer data leak finally confirmed AI's dangerous role in future data

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