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The 443 Podcast - Episode 276 - Androxgh0st Analysis

This week on the podcast, we review a CISA and FBI joint advisory on the Androxgh0st malware. Before that we cover recent Volt Typhoon activity targeting SMB routers exposed on the internet. We end the episode with a fun research blog post about a series of flaws in an Indian insurance provider. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

5 Cybersecurity Resolutions for Small Businesses in the New Year

Small businesses are not immune to cyberattacks. Many cybercriminals target smaller-size organizations because they often operate on a lower cybersecurity budget and have less infrastructure to protect the company’s data, making them easier to attack. This targeting by cybercriminals is widespread, as demonstrated by an ITRC study which reveals that 73% of small businesses state they have encountered cybersecurity problems over last year.

The 443 Podcast - Episode 275 - NIST Tackles Adversarial AI

This week on the podcast, we review NIST's new publication that defines a taxonomy for how we talk about Adversarial Machine Learning. Before that, we cover a recent discovery of threat actors retaining access to Google accounts even through a password reset. We round out the episode with an account compromise that lead to a surge in Bitcoin price before finishing with a discussion of Living-off-Trusted Sites (LoTS) attacks that leverage GitHub.

There was a cyberattack every 39 seconds in 2023

Cyberattacks continue to be a cause for concern for businesses. Although great strides have been made to combat this issue, the ability of threat actors to adapt, combined with other factors such as the rise in remote working or the increase in the number of devices with Internet access, means that cybercrime persists. According to a study by Cybersecurity Ventures, a cyberattack took place every 39 seconds in 2023, which translates into over 2,200 cases per day.

Introducing WatchGuard MDR for Our Partner Community and Their Customers

We've always been at the forefront of delivering enterprise-grade security services, and today, we're improving our game even further. We're delighted to launch our newest WatchGuard MDR (Detection and Response) solution. WatchGuard MDR is a managed security service designed exclusively for our partners, enabling them to address the rising demand for 24/7 managed detection and response to sophisticated threats.

The 443 Podcast - Episode 274 - RIPE for the Taking

This week, we cover a password compromise that lead to a mobile telco in Spain losing control of their IP address space. We also give a quick update on the Lapsus$ ringleader's court case before discussing a recently discovered macOS backdoor malware that evades most endpoint protection. We end the episode by covering Microsoft's research into a malware installation method that bypasses many security protections.

Getting the most out of Total Identity Security

Data theft is one of the main concerns for organizations in terms of cybersecurity. Despite the advances made in protection and action protocols, there have been numerous cases in recent months of corporate and third-party data being compromised, putting organizations’ businesses and their customers' privacy at risk.