Visa crackdown against spyware swindlers.

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🗓️ 23 April 2024

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The State Department puts visa restrictions on spyware developers. UnitedHealth says its recent breach could affect tens of millions of Americans. LockBit leaks data allegedly stolen from the DC government. Microsoft says APT28 has hatched a GooseEgg. The White House and HHS update HIPAA rules to protect private medical data. Keyboard apps prove vulnerable. A New Hampshire hospital suffers a data breach. Microsoft’s DRM may be vulnerable to compromise. On our Industry Voices segment, Ian Leatherman, Security Strategist at Microsoft, discusses raising the bar for security in the software supply chain. GoogleTeller just can’t keep quiet. 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 our Industry Voices segment, Ian Leatherman, Security Strategist at Microsoft, discusses raising the bar for security in the software supply chain. Selected Reading U.S. Gov imposed Visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to commercial spyware activity (Security Affairs) UnitedHealth Group Previews Massive Change Healthcare Breach (GovInfo Security) Ransomware Gang Leaks Data Allegedly Stolen From Government Contractor (SecurityWeek) Russian APT28 Group in New “GooseEgg” Hacking Campaign (Infosecurity Magazine) HHS strengthens privacy protections for reproductive health patients and providers (The Record) The not-so-silent type: Vulnerabilities across keyboard apps reveal keystrokes to network eavesdroppers (The Citizen Lab) Records of almost 2,800 CMC patients vulnerable in 'data security incident': hospital | Crime (Union Leader) Microsoft DRM Hack Could Allow Movie Downloads From Popular Streaming Services (SecurityWeek) The creepy sound of online trackers (Axbom) 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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1:03.7	Search your first call to discover how SRM can help your business. The State Department puts visa restrictions on spyware developers.
1:28.0	United Health says its recent breach could affect tens of millions of Americans.
1:33.0	Lockbit leaks data allegedly stolen from the D.C. government.
1:36.9	Microsoft says APT 28 has hatched a goose egg.
1:40.8	The White House and HHS update HIPAA rules to protect private medical data.
1:45.8	Keyboard apps prove vulnerable.
1:47.6	A New Hampshire hospital suffers a data breach.
1:50.3	Microsoft's DRM may be vulnerable to compromise.
1:53.6	On our industry voices segment, Ian Leatherman,
1:56.3	security strategist at Microsoft,
1:58.2	discusses raising the bar for security in the software supply chain.
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