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UnavailableDtSR Episode 187 - NewsCast for March 29th, 2016
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DtSR Episode 187 - NewsCast for March 29th, 2016

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DtSR Episode 187 - NewsCast for March 29th, 2016

FromBackpacking Light Magazine Podcasts

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Mar 29, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode...

BadLock bug (which now has a website, a graphic, and more hype than Bieber) is out there

Is the bug really worth all this hype?
Is this anything more than a PR stunt, and a big marketing opportunity?
Everyone has an opinion, but one thing is for certain, this bug is making big waves
http://www.wired.com/2016/03/hype-around-mysterious-badlock-bug-raises-criticism/


Your wireless mouse is probably a security risk... seriously.

RF-based mice typically don't use encryption or mutual authentication
Some do (all of my Microsoft & Logitech mice tell me they mutually authenticate & encrypt... I think)
How far up, or down, your risk register is this one; and how much should it matter to enterprise?
http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2016/03/23/Your-Wireless-Mouse-May-Be-Exposing-You-Cyber-Hackers


Your Node.js package manager could be an entry point for worms?

Now that everything has functionality over our endpoints...
Dependencies seem to be (at least partially) to blame here (who's surprised?)
http://news.softpedia.com/news/node-js-package-manager-vulnerable-to-malicious-worm-packages-502216.shtml


Ransomware is getting nastier (and more effective)

Remember it's just a business model, so they actually are pretty good at unlocking, support, etc once you pay up
What happens when a hospital system gets locked/encrypted -- real lives are at stake here!
Enterprise advice? Backup, test, and take it all offline regularly so you can recover
This is only going to get worse. Much, much worse.
http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/experts-corner/hospital-hit-with-ransomware-contagion-declares-internal-emergency
http://www.healthitoutcomes.com/doc/backup-recovery-system-control-ransomware-attack-0001
http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/ransomware-wreak-havoc-2016-icit-study-says



 
Released:
Mar 29, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Follow the Wh1t3 Rabbit ... attention technology and business leaders! The "Down the Security Rabbithole" podcast is not your ordinary security podcast, primarily because we take a business perspective on the colorful and fast-paced world of information security. Bringing useful commentary on relevant events in the information security community, filtered through a no-nonsense business first approach, this is a podcast that helps you get the sane perspective on hacks, risks, threats and technology that you need to help make decisions in your daily life and in your organization.