With Howard away and today's episode of Hashtag Trending being all about security stories, I took the liberty of doing a cross posting. Hope we'll have Howard back next week.

In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers significant cybersecurity news. Microsoft faces criticism for mishandling a reported MSHTML browser engine vulnerability, and Disney investigates a hack by 'Null Bulge,' a group accusing the company of unethical AI use. Additionally, Kaspersky Labs announces its exit from the U.S. market due to government sanctions. The episode also discusses the FBI's swift unlocking of a shooter's phone, indicating advanced law enforcement capabilities. Tune in for these updates and more.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:43 Microsoft's Vulnerability Disclosure Controversy
02:28 Disney Hacked: Internal Messages Leaked
03:42 Kaspersky Exits the U.S. Market
04:59 FBI Cracks Encrypted Phones
06:54 Conclusion and Upcoming Shows

A new ransomware group that has been discovered is highlighted in this edition

This episode features an interview with a cybersecurity and privacy lawyer about responding to cyber attacks

Navigating Ransomware Response: Insights from Cybersecurity Expert Imran Ahmad

In this episode features an interview between Howard Solomon and Imran Ahmad, a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, discussing effective strategies for managing ransomware attacks. Ahmad, with his extensive background in cybersecurity law, shares practical advice on incident response, the importance of having a structured plan, and the dynamic nature of cyber threats. He elucidates the common pitfalls companies face, the role of communication, and the legal nuances of dealing with cyber incidents. Ahmad also touches on the increasing sophistication of attackers, including the use of AI, and the balance organizations must strike between cybersecurity investments and other business priorities.

00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:26 Meet Imran Ahmad: Cybersecurity Expert
01:37 The Reality of Ransomware Attacks
04:05 Elements of a Good Ransomware Response Plan
07:07 Inside the Incident Response Room
11:49 Legal and Communication Challenges
20:11 Government Policies and Ransomware Payments
22:29 Why Organizations Struggle with Cyber Preparedness
24:02 Conclusion and Farewell

A report on business email compromise attacks is highlighted in this edition

This episode reports on some of the new ways threat actors are bypassing phishing defences

This episode reports on new reports on vulnerabilities and software supply chain security

This episode features a discussion on the latest MOVEit vulnerability, a report on recruiting cybersecurity pros and how an API coding error is being blamed for a large cyber breach in Australia

Are attacks cybercrime or hiding espionage? Researchers investigate in this episode