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May 2024
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Healthcare in the crosshairs.

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About this episode

Ascension healthcare shuts down systems following a cybersecurity event. Updates from RSA Conference. The FDA recalls an insulin pump app. Polish officials blame Russia for recent cyber attacks. IntelBroker claims to have compromised a pair of UK banks. New Mexico’s top cop accuses Meta of failing to protect kids. British Columbia reports "sophisticated cybersecurity incidents" on government networks. Researchers uncover a vulnerability in UPS software affecting critical infrastructure. Zscaler investigates a claimed data breach. On the Learning Layer, host Sam Meisenberg and N2K’s Urban Alliance Intern, David Nguyen, discuss David's AZ-900 exam experience. The Library of Congress stands strong.

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CyberWire Guest

Caleb Barlow, CEO at Cyberbit, is our Man on the Street today. N2K’s Brandon Karpf caught up with Caleb to talk about the 2024 RSA Conference

Learning Layer

On our bonus Learning Layer segment, host Sam Meisenberg and N2K’s Urban Alliance Intern, David Nguyen, discuss David's AZ-900 exam experience, including some remote proctoring issues. David gives tips and strategies for those gearing up for their own exam. 


Selected Reading

Ascension healthcare takes systems offline after cyberattack (Bleeping Computer)

With nation-state threats in mind, nearly 70 software firms agree to Secure by Design pledge (The Record)

CISA starts CVE "vulnrichment" program (Help Net Security)

Cyber director sees potential for a new era in White House office (The Record)

FDA recalls defective iOS app that injured over 200 insulin pump users (The Verge)

Poland says it was targeted by Russian military intelligence hackers (The Record)

IntelBroker Hacker Leaks Alleged HSBC & Barclays Bank Data (Hack Read)

Undercover operation nets arrests as New Mexico's top prosecutor blames Meta for online predators (AP News)

B.C. government hit by ’sophisticated cybersecurity incidents’ (Vancouver Sun)

Cyble detects critical vulnerabilities in CyberPower PowerPanel Business Software used in critical infrastructure (Industrial Cyber)

Zscaler is investigating data breach claims (Industrial Cyber)

Thwarted cyberattack targeted Library of Congress in tandem with October British Library breach (Nextgov/FCW) 


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