CyberWire Daily Hackers strike LiteSpeed cache again.
Aug 23, 2024
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin. Halliburton faces a confirmed cyberattack, while the Velvet Ant group targets Cisco appliances. The Qilin ransomware is stealing credentials from Google Chrome. Notably, a telecom company pays a hefty fine related to deepfakes. Meanwhile, NIST unveils new standards for post-quantum cryptography to tackle future risks. A phishing simulation at UCSC inadvertently causes panic over a fake Ebola virus scenario, raising concerns about sensitive topics in awareness exercises.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Navigating Security Risks in the Digital Age
05:58 • 8min
NIST's Response to Quantum Computing: New Standards for Post-Quantum Cryptography
14:12 • 3min
Advancements in Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards
16:52 • 5min
Phishing Simulation Causes Unintended Panic on Campus
21:46 • 4min