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Feb 12, 2025

CertByte: Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

On this edition of CertByte, we discuss a question from N2K’s Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) practice test. As your news-to-knowledge partner, N2K will advance your career while bringing you the industry news and trends that help you stay a step ahead. Through our bi-weekly episodes of CertByte on the CyberWire Daily podcast, and these companion articles, we aim to support your certification journey and fast-track your career growth in IT, cybersecurity, and project management. As your host, I’ll share a practice question from N2K’s suite of industry-leading content and a study tip (or study “bit” as I like to call it) to increase your confidence and readiness on exam day.

Daily Briefing

Feb 12, 2025

Fortinet discloses critical vulnerability exploited since June.

Officials investigate how TSMC chips ended up in Huawei products. Embargo ransomware gang deploys new toolkit.

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Dec 10, 2024

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Caveat

Oct 24, 2024

US reveals new rules to protect US bulk data. EU antitrust chief nominee signals greater Big Tech crackdowns.

US reveals new rules to protect US bulk data. EU antitrust chief nominee signals greater Big Tech crackdowns.

Threat Vector

Oct 24, 2024

How Cybercriminals Leverage Disruption for Maximum Impact

In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Wendi Whitmore, Senior Vice President of Unit 42, to discuss the increasing speed and sophistication of cyber attacks. Wendi shares her extensive expertise, highlighting the evolving threat landscape, where cybercriminals focus on disrupting businesses and leveraging end-consumer pressure to extract higher ransoms. The conversation covers critical topics such as AI-driven attacks, ransomware trends, and the growing role of operational resilience. Wendi offers practical advice for organizations to adapt their defenses and reduce downtime, safeguarding their operations. This episode is packed with insights that help cybersecurity professionals stay ahead of modern threats.

Hacking Humans

Oct 24, 2024

Spiritual healers or master con artists?

Maria Varmazis, host of N2K's daily space show T-Minus, joins Dave and Joe to share the story of how ESET Research revealed that Telekopye, a scam toolkit used by cybercriminals, has expanded its operations from online marketplaces to accommodation booking platforms like Booking.com and Airbnb. Joe’s story is on the elaborate "blessing scam" targeting older Chinese women, where scammers pose as spiritual healers to swindle victims out of their valuables by convincing them their loved ones are in danger—a criminal act spanning across the UK, US, Australia, and Canada, leaving families desperate to catch the perpetrators. Dave follows the story of a new rule passed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to make subscription cancellations easier with a simple "click to cancel" process. Our catch of the day comes from Reddit where a user was contacted via text message claiming that they were mixed up in a romance scam.

Caveat

Oct 24, 2024

The Golden State's AI gamble.

This week, Ben Yelin is joined by Eoin Hinchy, Tines Co-Founder and CEO, sharing his perspective about straddling EU and US regulations as the AI guardrail conversation boils over. Ben's story looks into the doctrine of preemption and how it might impact efforts to regulate data privacy. While Dave look's at a major grocery chain getting pushback on its facial recognition program.

CyberWire Daily

Oct 23, 2024

NotLockBit takes a bite out of macOS.

NotLockBit mimics its namesake while targeting macOS. Symantec uncovers popular mobile apps with hardcoded credentials. Avast releases a Mallox ransomware decryptor. Akira ransomware reverts to tactics tried and true. Lawmakers ask the DOJ to prosecute tax prep firms for privacy violations. The SEC levies fines for misleading disclosures following the SolarWinds breach. Software liability remains a sticky issue. Updated guidance reiterates the feds’ commitment to the Traffic Light Protocol. A task force has cybersecurity recommendations for the next U.S. president. Today’s guest is Jérôme Segura, Sr. Director of Research at Malwarebytes, sharing their work on "Scammers advertise fake AppleCare+ service via GitHub repos." Warrantless surveillance, powered by your favorite apps.

Business

Oct 23, 2024

Sophos to acquire Secureworks for $859 million. Socket secures $40 million in Series B funding.

Sophos to acquire Secureworks for $859 million. Socket secures $40 million in Series B funding.

Daily Briefing

Oct 23, 2024

NotLockBit ransomware targets macOS.

Popular mobile apps contain hardcoded credentials. SEC fines tech companies for downplaying SolarWinds breach.

Microsoft Threat Intelligence

Oct 23, 2024

Vanilla Tempest: The Threat Actor Behind Recent Hospital Ransomware Attacks

In this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, host Sherrod DeGrippo is joined by security researchers Anna and Keivan to discuss two prominent threat actors: Vanilla Tempest and Peach Sandstorm.

Marketing

Oct 23, 2024

The Art of Tech Podcasting: Insights from IT Pro’s Podcasters Rory Bathgate and Jane McCallion

Today’s episode feels like a stroll through a cute British seaside town—full of charm, surprises, and a little podcast mischief! We’re joined by the voices behind the IT Pro Podcast—Rory Bathgate, Features & Multimedia Editor, and Jane McCallion, Managing Editor, to chat about all things tech, journalism, and podcasting. These two aren’t just tech experts; they have that unique podcaster vibe that makes every story more interesting. Rory and Jane will discuss the intersection of technology and journalism, discussing how tech affects reporting and content creation. They touch on the challenges and benefits of podcasting, including audience engagement and the technical side of producing episodes. The conversation also covers social media’s role in news dissemination and the importance of podcasts in educating listeners on tech advancements. They also share their perspectives on new technologies like AI and cybersecurity, especially the need for ethical journalism in tech. This episode isn’t just for tech enthusiasts and storytellers—it’s also a great listen for anyone considering starting a podcast. You'll get everything from behind-the-scenes laughs to insights on tech reporting—with that signature British cheekiness and humor.

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