August 9, 2024 Cybersecurity Insights: Malvertising, Phishing Trends, and North Korean Hackers
In this weekend edition of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love brings together experts Terry Cutler from Cyology Labs, David Shipley from Beauceron Security, and Greg Monson from Trustwave.
The panel explores the latest trends in cybersecurity, including a deep dive into a report on ‘Malvertising,’ the use of social media advertising to distribute malware.
They also discuss a significant rise in phishing attempts and the challenges of detecting them, revealing a worrying leakage rate of up to 50%.
The panel delves into a fascinating and concerning trend: North Korean hackers being hired as remote workers to infiltrate companies.
Finally, they analyze the recent Delta lawsuit against CrowdStrike and Microsoft’s involvement in the case.
Tune in for expert insights, practical advice, and the latest updates in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.
This is a link to the Trustwave report, referred to by the panel
00:00 Introduction and Panelist Introductions
01:27 Malvertising: A New Cyber Threat
04:13 The Rise of Alternative Communication Channels
07:39 Corporate Dangers of Facebook Account Takeovers
12:04 North Korean Hackers in Remote Work
20:11 Navigating Reference Checks and Hiring Challenges
20:27 The Intricacies of the Prisoner Swap
21:49 CrowdStrike’s Legal Battle with Delta
24:24 The IT Professional’s Dilemma
30:25 Phishing Email Statistics and Security Measures
35:59 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics
