Cyber Security Headlines Episource Breach, Predatory Sparrow strikes again, Swiss banks data leak
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Jun 19, 2025 Over 5 million individuals were impacted by a significant breach at Episource. The notorious Predatory Sparrow group has struck again, this time targeting Iran's crypto exchange. Additionally, there's a troubling data leak involving Swiss banks. The podcast also covers a major vulnerability found in Linux distributions and highlights federal efforts to recover cryptocurrencies linked to scams. Engaging insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity are woven throughout, emphasizing the need for proactive measures.
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Episource Breach Impact
- Episource breach impacted over 5.4 million people with sensitive healthcare data stolen.
- The breach included Social Security numbers and medical records, urging victims to monitor for fraud.
Predatory Sparrow's Iranian Crypto Heist
- Predatory Sparrow stole over $90 million from Iran's largest crypto exchange, Nobitex.
- The group threatened to release source code and internal information after the attack.
Swiss Banks Data Leak
- Swiss banks UBS and Paquette suffered a data leak via an external supplier, Chain IQ.
- The breach involved employee data and internal phone lines but spared client information.