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The Daily Decrypt

The Digital Security Collective

The Daily Decrypt is a podcast hosted by the Digital Security Collective where we strip down the complex world of cybersecurity into bite-sized, digestible nuggets of wisdom. With a sprinkle of humor, a dash of education, and a commitment to high-quality production, we"re here to transform how you understand and interact with the cyber universe.

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Bengal Cat Enthusiasts Targeted in Australia, Google...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/11/07

Video Episode: https://youtu.be/SryXt8EZLBUIn today’s episode, we explore the recent Gootloader campaign targeting Bengal cat enthusiasts in Australia, detailing how SEO poisoning has been utilized to distribute malicious payloads disguised as legitimate content. Additionally, we cover new Australian laws imposing hefty fines on banks and social media companies for failing to protect consumers from scams, alongside Germany’s draft legislation aimed at safeguarding security researchers

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The Rise of Linux Malware, Exploited Vulnerabilities,...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/10/04

Video Episode: https://youtu.be/lEaBTx6FvCIIn today’s episode, we dive into the alarming rise of Linux malware “perfctl,” which has stealthily targeted millions of servers for cryptomining over the past three years. We discuss the critical CVE-2024-29824 vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager, exploited for unauthorized SQL injection, and the ongoing threats posed by the North Korean APT group Stonefly, known for their intricate cybercrime tactics. Additionally, we explore the

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Cybersecurity News: Sextortion’s Impacts on Youth and...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/09/10

In today's episode, we explore the alarming rise of sextortion and its devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities. We discuss recent cases involving Nigerian brothers sentenced for their role in the tragic death of a Michigan teenager, the emergence of sadistic sextortion targeting children in Australia, and new scams using personal information to exploit victims. Together, we shine a light on this critical issue, emphasize the importance of online safety, and share resources for

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NPD and FlightAware Data Leaks Affect Billions –...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/08/20

In today's episode, we explore the critical challenges to AI adoption revealed by CISOs, including data privacy concerns, insufficient staff skills, and misaligned organizational priorities, as highlighted in a new survey by Tines. We also discuss how security leaders can address these blockers by leveraging automation, strategic alignment, and continuous training. Additionally, we delve into the rise of malware such as FakeBat, recent data breaches affecting FlightAware and National Public Data,

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EDRKillShifter: Ransomware’s New Weapon Threatens...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/08/15

In today's episode, we explore the latest cybersecurity issues, including Sophos' discovery of the new EDRKillShifter utility used in RansomHub ransomware attacks, vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Azure Health Bot Service, and the implications of the recent CrowdStrike outage. We also discuss the White House's $11M plan to enhance open-source security, emphasizing the importance of robust protective measures and collaboration. Tune in to stay informed on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats

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VMware ESXi Auth Bypass, EchoSpoofing Phishing,...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/07/30

In today's episode, we uncover the CrowdStrike outage's silver linings, delve into Microsoft’s warning about VMware ESXi authentication bypass exploits, expose the Proofpoint email routing flaw used in massive spoofed phishing campaigns, and explore the creation of 3,000 fake GitHub accounts by Stargazer Goblin for malware distribution.00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Ransomware gangs exploit VMware ESXi 03:02 - Proofpoint Flaw Exploited for EchoSpoofing Phishing Campaign 05:12 - Stargazer Goblin

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AI Watching CCTV in Paris Olympics, Google’s Email...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/07/29

In today's episode, we delve into a security flaw in WhatsApp for Windows that allows Python and PHP scripts to execute without warning, a new malicious PyPI package targeting macOS for stealing Google Cloud credentials, and how cybercriminals bypassed Google's email verification to exploit Google Workspace accounts. Additionally, we explore the controversial use of AI surveillance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, examining its possible long-term impacts on privacy and security. Stay tuned as we unpack

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Cyber News: KnowBe4 Hires North Korean Spy,...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/07/25

In today's episode, we discuss Google Chrome's new download warnings for risky password-protected archives, the incident involving KnowBe4 mistakenly hiring a North Korean hacker leading to an infostealer attack, and CrowdStrike's software crash attributed to an undetected error in their testing infrastructure.Video Episode: https://youtu.be/G5tlyuMPFVw 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - CrowdStrike Testing Errors 04:17 - KnowBe4 Hires North Korean Spy 06:19 - Chrome's New AI-Powered Download

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WUKY: Two-factor authentication could have prevented...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/07/19

Show NotesIn this episode of WUKY News, host Clay Wallace sits down with cybersecurity expert Colin to discuss a recent breach affecting AT&T customers. Earlier this year, cybercriminals accessed metadata from AT&T customers, detailing the numbers they interacted with, the frequency of texts, and call durations. Although the breach did not include message content or personal information, it highlights significant vulnerabilities in cloud security. AT&T recently informed customers

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CyberSecurity News: Trump Allies Draft AI ‘Manhattan...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/07/18

In today's episode, we discuss Kaspersky's exit from the U.S. market and their six-month free security software offer amidst regulatory challenges, Trump's allies drafting an AI-focused executive order for potential military tech advancements, and North Korean hackers updating their BeaverTail malware to target macOS users. For more details, visit the original articles at the following

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Russian AI Disinformation, ViperSoftX eBook Malware,...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/07/11

In today's episode, we delve into how AI-enhanced software Meliorator was used to spread Russian disinformation on X (formerly Twitter), as detailed by the US Justice Department (DoJ). We also discuss the ViperSoftX malware disguising as eBooks on torrents, uncovered by Trellix security researchers, and examine how the new EstateRansomware group exploited a Veeam Backup Software vulnerability to launch attacks. Lastly, we cover Check Point and Morphisec's findings on zero-day vulnerabilities

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New Ransomware Group Eldorado, Ghostscript RCE...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/07/09

In today's episode, we explore a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the Ghostscript library (CVE-2024-29510) exploited in the wild (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rce-bug-in-widely-used-ghostscript-library-now-exploited-in-attacks/), the significant impact of the CDK Global cyberattack on Sonic Automotive's sales and operations (https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/sonic-automotive-sales-decline-cdk-attack/720722/), and the rise of the Eldorado ransomware-as-a-service

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Fake AI Image Generators, Taylor Swift Ticketmaster...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/07/08

In today's episode, we delve into the recent extortion attempt on Ticketmaster involving leaked Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets by ShinyHunters, and the subsequent response from Ticketmaster (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-leak-alleged-taylor-swift-tickets-amp-up-ticketmaster-extortion/). We also explore Cloudflare's detailed analysis and mitigation actions related to a BGP hijacking incident affecting its DNS resolver service, 1.1.1.1

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Fake Crypto Recovery Firms, WordPress Plugins...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/06/26

In today's episode, we discuss the FBI's latest warning about fake law firms scamming crypto victims: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-fake-law-firms-targeting-crypto-scam-victims/. Also, we cover Julian Assange's release from a U.K. prison and subsequent move to Australia: https://apnews.com/article/assange-plea-deal-wikileaks-justice-department-d329ba4614dbfa77b5eb968d07fd9bd0. Lastly, we delve into compromised WordPress plugins creating rogue admin accounts and

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CronUp GitHub Extortions, DuckDuckGo AI Privacy,...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/06/07

In today's episode, we discuss the recent Gitloker attacks affecting GitHub repositories, extorting users by wiping repos and demanding communication via Telegram. We also cover DuckDuckGo's new AI Chat service offering anonymous access to chatbots like OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 Turbo and Meta's Llama 3, and how the Muhstik botnet is exploiting a critical Apache RocketMQ flaw to enhance its DDoS capabilities. Check out the full stories here:

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Fake Browser Updates, Atlassian RCE Exploit,...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/06/04

In today's episode, we discuss fake browser updates distributing BitRAT and Lumma Stealer via Discord (https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/beware-fake-browser-updates-deliver.html), a malicious npm package targeting Gulp users with a RAT (https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/researchers-uncover-rat-dropping-npm.html), and the high-severity Atlassian Confluence RCE vulnerability (CVE-2024-21683) for which a PoC is now available (https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/06/03/cve-2024-21683-poc/). Tune in to

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Linux Vulnerability Exploits, Ticketmaster Breach,...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/06/03

In today's episode, we cover the critical Linux vulnerability CVE-2024-1086 being actively exploited and urge users to patch immediately (https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/federal-agency-warns-critical-linux-vulnerability-being-actively-exploited/). We also discuss the Ticketmaster data breach by the ShinyHunters group, impacting 560 million customers and demanding a £400,000 ransom

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Cuttlefish Catches Cloud Credendtials, Call Center...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/05/03

In today's episode, Microsoft reveals the "Dirty Stream" attack impacting Android apps, recognizing vulnerabilities in apps with over four billion installations like Xiaomi's File Manager and WPS Office. Meanwhile, a new SOHO router malware named Cuttlefish targets cloud accounts and enterprise resources, allowing criminals to steal credentials and establish persistent access to cloud ecosystems. Law enforcement shuts down 12 fraudulent call centers in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and

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CyberSecurity News: Expensive AWS S3 Bucket, No MFA...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/05/02

In today's episode, we discuss how a developer nearly faced a $1,300 bill due to a poorly named AWS S3 storage bucket, attracting unauthorized access (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/04/aws-s3-storage-bucket-with-unlucky-name-nearly-cost-developer-1300/). We also delve into the repercussions faced by Change Healthcare after a ransomware attack due to compromised credentials and lack of MFA

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Dating App Verification Scam, China’s DNS...

The Daily Decrypt ·

2024/04/30

In today's episode, we dive into the sophisticated DNS activities of the China-linked threat actor known as Muddling Meerkat, who manipulates internet traffic and abuse DNS open resolvers. This cyber espionage endeavor has global implications as explained by Infoblox in an article at The Hacker News (https://thehackernews.com/2024/04/china-linked-muddling-meerkat-hijacks.html). Also, we discuss the FBI's warning about fake verification schemes targeting dating app users, uncovering the scam

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