Cyber Security Today: Navigating Novel Phishing Campaigns and Ransomware Tactics

Join host Jim Love and the Cyber Security Today panel featuring Terry Cutler of Cyology Labs, David Shipley of Beauceron Security, and cybersecurity executive John Pinard. In this episode, they delve into pressing cybersecurity challenges such as novel phishing tactics using corrupted Word documents, the importance of robust offboarding processes in light of breaches at major companies like Disney, and the ramifications of a major ransomware attack on the City of Hamilton. Topics also include the recurring issue of session cookie theft, the implications of third-party cybersecurity risk as seen in the Blue Yonder ransomware attack impacting Starbucks, and the rise of hacktivism. Tune in for valuable insights and discussions aimed at improving cybersecurity measures in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

00:00 Introduction and Panelist Introductions
00:40 David Shipley's Cyber Risk Talk
02:39 Novel Phishing Campaign Discussion
06:08 Fileless Malware and Human Error
10:44 Offboarding and Internal Audits
19:48 Vendor Responsibility and Ransomware
27:06 City of Hamilton Cyber Attack
28:19 Keynote Talks and Cybersecurity Challenges
29:30 The Reality of Cyber Attacks
29:46 Ransomware and Business Email Compromise
31:21 Cyber Insurance and Its Pitfalls
32:44 Andrew Tate Hack and Hacktivism
36:04 Chinese State-Sponsored Hacks
41:26 Canadian Cybersecurity Issues
44:53 Session Cookies and Two-Factor Authentication
49:45 AI in Software Development
56:42 Concluding Thoughts and Final Remarks