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Security Weekly Podcast Network (Audio)

Cybercab, Golden Jackal, Mamba 2FA, Microsoft, iPhone thieves, esims, Aaran Leyland.. - SWN #421

Oct 11, 2024
Aaron Leyland, a former roadie for Motörhead turned cybersecurity contributor, dives into fascinating topics like the CyberCab and Golden Jackal group. He discusses the rising threats in identity security, the importance of employee training, and the implications of a major breach at the Internet Archive, where 31 million passwords were stolen. The conversation is laced with humor, including a quirky take on creativity in rock bands, while raising concerns about Elon's ambitious tech projects and the vulnerabilities in our digital landscape.
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  • Implementing a least-privileged approach to cybersecurity significantly reduces the risks of ransomware and supply chain attacks by restricting executable permissions.
  • The Golden Jackal group's breaches of air-gapped government systems highlight persistent vulnerabilities, emphasizing the critical role of human error in cybersecurity.

Deep dives

ThreatLocker and Cybersecurity Approaches

ThreatLocker implements a least-privileged approach to cybersecurity, blocking all executables unless explicitly authorized by the organization. This strategy aims to mitigate various cyber threats including ransomware, supply chain attacks, and zero-day exploits, thus providing comprehensive protection around the clock. Organizations use this approach to safeguard their data and operations, aligning their security frameworks with established compliance standards. By restricting executable permissions, ThreatLocker effectively limits the avenues through which attackers can penetrate a system.

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