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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.

How Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security Protects Against Evolving Threats

To stay ahead of cyberattacks, it’s important to understand how threats are evolving - especially in areas like mobile devices where you tend to have less visibility into risk. Watch this 2-minute video to learn what mobile threats you should be most concerned about, what makes you vulnerable to mobile attacks, and how Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security leverages telemetry from over 300 million mobile apps, 220 million devices, and billions of web items to detect and respond to mobile threats.

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.

Secure your data with FIPS compliance in Endpoint Central

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, security is not just a priority; it’s an imperative. We’re excited to announce a significant enhancement to Endpoint Central that will take your data security to a whole new level—Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) compliance. In this blog, we’ll explore what FIPS compliance is, why it matters, and how it can benefit your organization.

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.