Cyber Security Headlines Outlook outage continues, Iranian APT activity, Russian ransomware arrest
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Jul 11, 2025 Microsoft's Outlook faces a significant outage, impacting millions while investigations continue. Increased cyber threats arise from Iranian APT groups targeting U.S. industries. A Russian basketball player is arrested for ties to a ransomware plot against American entities. The podcast also touches on cybersecurity compliance innovations and troubling vulnerabilities in the automotive sector. Additionally, NVIDIA's pivotal role in AI advancements is discussed, along with career opportunities in cybersecurity training.
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Outlook Outage Due to Authentication Glitch
- A major Outlook outage affected millions globally starting July 9th, impacting all connection methods.
- Microsoft traced the problem to an authentication glitch and reported extended fix time.
Iranian APTs Target U.S. Infrastructure
- Iranian APT attacks on U.S. industries doubled in late spring, targeting transportation and manufacturing.
- The group Muddy Water was most active, known for attacks in Middle Eastern infrastructure.
Basketball Pro Arrested Over Ransomware
- Russian basketball pro Daniel Kasatkin was arrested in France for alleged ransomware group ties.
- He reportedly negotiated ransom payments, though the group remains unnamed.