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🗓️ 26 April 2024

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Healthcare providers report breaches affecting millions. PlugX malware is found in over 170 countries. Hackers exploit an old vulnerability to launch Cobalt Strike. A popular Wordpress plugin is under active exploitation. Developing nations may serve as a test bed for malware developers. German authorities question Microsoft over Russian hacks. CISA celebrates the success of their ransomware warning program. Our guest is Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at CISA, discussing open source software. Password trends are a mixed bag. 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 Our guest is Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at CISA, discussing open source software. Selected Reading Kaiser Permanente data breach may have impacted 13.4 million patients (Security Affairs) LA County Health Services: Patients' data exposed in phishing attack (Bleeping Computer) China-linked PlugX malware infections found in more than 170 countries (The Record) Hackers Exploit Old Microsoft Office 0-day to Deliver Cobalt Strike (GB Hackers) Critical WordPress Automatic Plugin Vulnerability Exploited to Inject Backdoors (SecurityWeek) Cybercriminals are using developing nations as test beds for ransomware attacks (TechSpot) Microsoft Questioned by German Lawmakers About Russian Hack (GovInfo Security) More than 800 vulnerabilities resolved through CISA ransomware notification pilot (The Record) Most people still rely on memory or pen and paper for password management (Help Net Security) 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 [email protected] to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc.

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0:00.0	You're listening to the CyberWire Network, powered by N2K.
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1:03.7	Search your first call to discover how SRM can help your business. Health care providers report breaches affecting millions.
1:27.0	Plug X malware is founded over 170 countries.
1:31.0	Hackers exploit an old vulnerability to launch Kobold's strike.
1:34.7	A popular WordPress plugin is under active exploitation.
1:38.6	Developing nations may serve as a testbed for malware developers. German authorities question Microsoft over Russian hacks.
1:45.0	SISA celebrates the success of their Ransomware Warning Program.
1:49.0	Our guest is Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cyber cybersecurity at CISA, discussing open source software.
1:56.8	And password trends are a mixed bag. It's Friday, April 26, 2024. I'm Dave Bitner, and this is your cyberwire intel briefing. Happy Friday it is great to have you here with us.
2:27.0	Kaiser Permanente, a major U.S. health care provider, reported a security breach affecting 13.4 million individuals.
2:39.0	The breach involves sharing patient data, including names and IP addresses, with third-party companies,
2:45.8	like Google, Microsoft, and X Twitter for advertising purposes.
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