• The X Attack - More Information Surfaces: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, March 12, 2024

  • Mar 12 2025
  • Length: 14 mins
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The X Attack - More Information Surfaces: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, March 12, 2024

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  • Cybersecurity Today: From DDoS Attacks to Developer Sabotage

    In today's episode, host Jim Love discusses several major cybersecurity incidents: the pro-Palestinian group Dark Storm's claimed DDoS attack on X Twitter and its implications; the impact of budget cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency on the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; the recovery of $23 million from the Ripple wallet hack allegedly linked to the LastPass breach; New York State's lawsuit against Allstate Insurance for inadequate data security and resultant breaches compromising 200,000 individuals' data; and finally, the conviction of a developer who sabotaged his employer's systems post-termination. The episode underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and responsible handling of personnel changes.

    00:00 Pro-Palestinian Group Claims Credit for Twitter Outage
    02:51 US Cybersecurity Agency Faces Devastating Cuts
    04:23 US Authorities Recover $23 Million from Cryptocurrency Hack
    06:31 New York Sues Allstate Over Data Breaches
    09:12 Developer Sentenced for Malicious Code Sabotage
    11:34 Support the Podcast
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