Malware that disables a system in exchange for a ransom, usually by encrypting the system's data until the user pays for the decryption key.
CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/ransomware
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May 2025
Critical Cybersecurity Breaches: OneDrive Default Settings, PowerSchool Ransom, and DOGE Staffer Compromises
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses recent cybersecurity breaches and vulnerabilities. Key topics include a security flaw in the new default setting of Microsoft OneDrive, a ransom incident involving PowerSchool that compromised student data, and the b ... Show More
11m 50s
Aug 8
Cybersecurity Alerts: Black Hat Exposes AI and Firmware Vulnerabilities
In this episode, host Jim Love thanks listeners for their support of his book 'Elisa, A Tale of Quantum Kisses,' which is available for 99 cents on Kindle. The show then dives into pressing cybersecurity issues discussed at Black Hat USA, including vulnerabilities in AI assistant ... Show More
11m 54s
Mar 2025
Cybersecurity Today: Exploited Vulnerabilities and Innovative Threat Mitigations: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: Exploited Vulnerabilities and Innovative Threat Mitigations In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses several pressing cybersecurity issues including the exploitation of a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in OpenAI's Chat ... Show More
8m 10s
Jun 2025
Exposing Cybersecurity Threats: Breaches, Vulnerabilities, and Evolving Malware
In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' host Jim Love discusses several alarming cybersecurity developments. A recent Washington Post breach raises critical questions about Microsoft 365’s enterprise security as foreign government hackers compromised the email accounts of journ ... Show More
14m 28s
Jan 2025
YouTubers Attacked By Malware: Cyber Security Today, Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Cybersecurity Rundown: YouTube Malware, Strava Leaks, UK Ransomware Ban, AWS Exploits & Fortinet Vulnerabilities In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' host Jim Love covers critical cybersecurity topics including YouTubers targeted with malware links, fitness apps leaking mili ... Show More
8m 35s
May 2025
Mark's and Spencer Data Breach, Vulnerable Routers, Fortinet Exploits, and New Ransomware Threats
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers recent cybersecurity incidents including a data breach at Mark's and Spencer, the FBI's alert on outdated routers being exploited, and critical Fortinet vulnerabilities actively used in attacks. Additionally, the episod ... Show More
8m 38s
Mar 2025
New Ransomware As A Service Threats: Cyber Security Today for March 10, 2025
This episode also covers recent ransomware as a service (RaaS) trends, including the rise of SpearWing and Akira groups, advanced ransomware techniques exploiting IoT vulnerabilities, and issues with the ESP32 microcontroller's hidden commands. Additionally, Signal President Mere ... Show More
10m 19s
Aug 16
Exploring the Ransomware Ecosystem with Tammy Harper
In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' the host welcomes Tammy Harper from Flair.io for an in-depth exploration into the ransomware ecosystem. Tammy, a seasoned threat intelligence researcher and certified dark web investigator, shines a light on the complex world of ransomwar ... Show More
1h 13m