Cyber Security Today: Navigating Novel Phishing Campaigns and Ransomware Tactics
Join host Jim Love and the Cyber Security Today panel featuring Terry Cutler of Cyology Labs, David Shipley of Beauceron Security, and cybersecurity executive John Pinard. In this episode, they delve into pressing cybersecurity challenges such as novel phishing tactics using corrupted Word documents, the importance of robust offboarding processes in light of breaches at major companies like Disney, and the ramifications of a major ransomware attack on the City of Hamilton. Topics also include the recurring issue of session cookie theft, the implications of third-party cybersecurity risk as seen in the Blue Yonder ransomware attack impacting Starbucks, and the rise of hacktivism. Tune in for valuable insights and discussions aimed at improving cybersecurity measures in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
00:00 Introduction and Panelist Introductions 00:40 David Shipley's Cyber Risk Talk 02:39 Novel Phishing Campaign Discussion 06:08 Fileless Malware and Human Error 10:44 Offboarding and Internal Audits 19:48 Vendor Responsibility and Ransomware 27:06 City of Hamilton Cyber Attack 28:19 Keynote Talks and Cybersecurity Challenges 29:30 The Reality of Cyber Attacks 29:46 Ransomware and Business Email Compromise 31:21 Cyber Insurance and Its Pitfalls 32:44 Andrew Tate Hack and Hacktivism 36:04 Chinese State-Sponsored Hacks 41:26 Canadian Cybersecurity Issues 44:53 Session Cookies and Two-Factor Authentication 49:45 AI in Software Development 56:42 Concluding Thoughts and Final Remarks