CyberWire Daily

Ransom demands and medical data for sale.

Mar 31, 2025
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Jake Braun
Jake Braun, former White House Principal Deputy National Cyber Director and current Executive Director of the Cyber Policy Initiative at the University of Chicago, joins to discuss pressing cyber threats. They delve into the recent Oracle Health data breach, highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare. The conversation shifts to the unique cybersecurity challenges in space, advocating for its designation as critical infrastructure. They also touch on the innovative tactics used by cybercriminals like the Lazarus Group and offer insights into strengthening defenses for startups.
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INSIGHT

Space as Critical Infrastructure

  • Space is critical infrastructure, even without formal government designation.
  • This impacts resource allocation and regulations for space-related entities.
ADVICE

Official Designation Impact

  • Designating space as critical infrastructure can increase government scrutiny.
  • However, it also unlocks resources like threat intelligence sharing and cybersecurity assessments.
ANECDOTE

VSAT Modem Exploit

  • Hackers demonstrated exploiting VSAT satellite modems with software-defined radios.
  • This highlights vulnerabilities in space infrastructure, even with limited resources.
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