Antivirus Under Siege: Trust and Transition

Episode 282: Exploiting Trust in Cybersecurity Practices In episode 282 of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kallett discuss several cybersecurity topics. They highlight a phishing attack outlined by Microsoft, where cybercriminals leverage file-hosting services like OneDrive and Dropbox to exploit trust and compromise identities. The episode also explores concerns about AI systems, like Grammarly sharing company confidential info, and emphasizes the growing need for well-defined governance policies. They touch on a cyberattack affecting American Water’s billing systems and the potential implications for OT systems. The final discussion surrounds Kaspersky’s decision to replace its software on US systems with Ultra AV, raising alarms over cyber responsibilities and government influence over IT.

Links:

• https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/10/08/file-hosting-services-misused-for-identity-phishing/
• https://www.tenable.com/blog/cybersecurity-snapshot-employees-are-oversharing-work-info-with-ai-tools-cybersecurity
• https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2024/10/07/american_water_cyberattack/
• https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/24/ultraav_kaspersky_antivirus/