Behind the Shield - August 2023

August 2023 Episode (Recorded on 8.3.2023)

Hot Topics: Cybersecurity labeling for smart devices, New 4-Day disclosure requirement by SEC, Chinese Malware’s Potential Impacts to US, WormGPT, JumpCloud hack linked to North Korea, US’s Data Breach Record

Extras:  Rapid Fire Q&A for the panel; Remembering Kevin Mitnick, 1990s “Most Wanted Computer Outlaw”

Sources:

Topic 1: Patrick #1

Article title: Cybersecurity labeling for smart devices aims to help people choose those less vulnerable to hacking

Source: https://apnews.com/article/cybersecurity-smart-devices-fcc-cyber-trust-mark-74af5829296ba65cddd2b2287b47422a

 

Topic 2: Bob #1

Article title: SEC now requires companies to disclose cyberattacks in 4 days

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sec-now-requires-companies-to-disclose-cyberattacks-in-4-days/

 

Topic 3: Bill #1

Article title: Chinese Malware Could Cut Power To U.S. Military Bases, Businesses And Homes, Report Claims

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2023/07/29/chinese-malware-could-cut-power-to-us-military-bases-businesses-and-homes-report-claims/?sh=397fec1224ae

 

Topic 4: Patrick #2

Article title: WormGPT: New AI Tool Allows Cybercriminals to Launch Sophisticated Cyber Attacks

Source: https://thehackernews.com/2023/07/wormgpt-new-ai-tool-allows.html?m=1

 

Topic 5: Bob #2

Article title: JumpCloud hack linked to North Korea after OPSEC mistake

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jumpcloud-hack-linked-to-north-korea-after-opsec-mistake/

 

Topic 6: Bill #2

Article title: US on Track For Record Number of Data Breaches

Source: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-track-record-number-data/