New malware, new threats.
New malware, new threats.  
Podcast: CyberWire Daily
Published On: Fri Jan 19 2024
Description: Microsoft warns of an Iranian cyberespionage group. The CyberSafety Review Board receives critical reviews of its own. VMWare warns of active product exploitation. Tax info gets leaked in accounting firm breach. Kansas State University reports a cyber incident. CISA adds Citrix Netscaler vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Councils in the UK suffer online disruptions. Cyber insurance can be a double edged sword. More email security breaches lead to firings. In our Solution Spotlight, N2K President Simone Petrella speaks with Michelle Amante of the Partnership for Public Service With an update on the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative. And it’s shields up for Generation Z. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On the Solution Spotlight, N2K President Simone Petrella speaks with Michelle Amante of the Partnership for Public Service sharing an update on the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative and how federal agencies and early career existing talent that may be interested in the program’s offerings. Selected Reading Microsoft: Iranian hackers target researchers with new MediaPl malware (Bleeping Computer) Cyber Safety Review Board needs stronger authorities, more independence, experts say (Cyberscoop) VMware vCenter Server Vulnerability Exploited in Wild (SecurityWeek) ELO accounting data breach sparks tax fraud (Cybernews) Cyber attacks on Kent councils disrupt online services (BBC) Kansas State University suffered a serious cybersecurity incident (SecurityAffairs) CISA urges urgent patching of two actively exploited Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities (Malwarebytes) Cyber Insurance in the Age of Ransomware: Protection or Provocation? (SOCRadar) Four-in-ten employees sacked over email security breaches as firms tackle “truly staggering” increase in attacks (IT Pro) Think boomers are most vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks? Wrong. It's actually Gen Z (CBC) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2024 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices