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
Audio reference link: https://watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.d6a9f744-47b0-ac70-aa56-b31fd0f58482&territory=US&ref_=share_ios_season&r=web
Nov 20
Lost iPhone, found trouble.
This week, our hosts Dave Bittner, Joe Carrigan, and Maria Varmazis (also host of the T-Minus ... Show More
55m 59s
Oct 16
Satellite Internet Data Is Discovered To Be Unencrypted And Easy To Intercept
This episode of Cybersecurity Today, hosted by Jim Love, covers several critical topics in the realm of cybersecurity. Researchers found that unencrypted data from satellites is accessible with cheap equipment, leading to potential eavesdropping on sensitive information worldwide ... Show More
10m 44s
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
Jun 2025
Exposing Cybersecurity Threats: Breaches, Vulnerabilities, and Evolving Malware
<p>In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' host Jim Love discusses several alarming cybersecurity developments.</p> <p>A recent Washington Post breach raises critical questions about Microsoft 365's enterprise security as foreign government hackers compromised the email account ... Show More
14m 28s