APT36's cyber blitz on India. [Research Saturday]

Juniper issues an emergency patch for its routers. A compromised helpdesk portal sends out phishing emails. Prudential updates the victim count in their February data breach. Rapid7 finds trojanized software installers in apps from a popular developer in India. Australian authorities arrest a man for running a fake mile-high WiFi network. Florida Man's Violent Bid for Bitcoin Ends Behind Bars. N2K’s CSO Rick Howard for a preview of his latest CSO Perspectives podcast episode on The Current State of Identity and Access Management (IAM). A scholarship scammer gets a one-way ticket home. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CSO Perspectives preview N2K’s CSO Rick Howard for a preview of his latest CSO Perspectives podcast episode on The Current State of Identity and Access Management (IAM): A Rick-the-Toolman episode. N2K CyberWire Pro members can find the full episode here. Rick’s accompanying essay can be found here. If you are not yet an N2K CyberWire Pro member, you can get a preview of the episode here.  Selected Reading Juniper Networks Warns of Critical Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (SecurityWeek) Router maker's support portal hacked, replies with MetaMask phishing (Bleeping Computer) Prudential Financial Data Breach Impacts 2.5 Million (SecurityWeek) Supply Chain Compromise Leads to Trojanized Installers for Notezilla, RecentX, Copywhiz (Rapid7 Blog) Police allege ‘evil twin’ in-flight Wi-Fi used to steal info (The Register) Inside a violent gang’s ruthless crypto-stealing home invasion spree (ARS Technica) Cyber insurance costs finally stabilising, says Howden (Tech Monitor) AI Transcript, Fake School Website: Student’s US Scholarship Scam Exposed on Reddit (Hackread) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at [email protected] to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rick Howard, The CSO, Chief Analyst, and Senior Fellow at N2K CyberWire, discusses the current state of Identity and Access Management (IAM) with CyberWire Hash Table guests Ted Wagner, SAP National Security Services, and Cassio Sampaio Chief Product Officer for Customer Identity, at Okta. References: John Kindervag, 2010. No More Chewy Centers: Introducing The Zero Trust Model Of Information Security [White Paper]. Palo Alto Networks. Kim Key, 2024. Passkeys: What They Are and Why You Need Them ASAP [Explainer]. PCMag. Lance Whitney, 2023. No More Passwords: How to Set Up Apple’s Passkeys for Easy Sign-ins [Explainer]. PCMag. Rick Howard, 2022. Two-factor authentication: A Rick the Toolman episode [Podcast]. CSO Perspectives Podcast - The CyberWire. Rick Howard, 2023. Cybersecurity First Principles: A Reboot of Strategy and Tactics [Book]. Goodreads. Rick Howard, 2023. Cybersecurity First Principles Appendix [Book Page]. N2K CyberWire. Rick Howard, 2023. passkey (noun) [Podcast]. Word Notes Podcast - The CyberWire. Staff, 2023. 2023 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Access Management [Report]. Okta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Communications consultant and podcaster Carole Theriault always loved radio and through her career dabbled in many areas .She landed in a communications and podcasting role where she helps technical firms create audio and digital content. In fact, Carole is the CyberWire's UK Correspondent. She says cybersecurity is good place to go because of the many different avenues available and "you don't even have to be a tech head" (though Carole has quite a technical pedigree). Our thanks to Carole for sharing her story with us.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ismael Valenzuela, Vice President Threat Research & Intelligence, from Blackberry Threat Research and Intelligence team is discussing their work on "Transparent Tribe Targets Indian Government, Defense, and Aerospace Sectors Leveraging Cross-Platform Programming Languages." BlackBerry has identified Transparent Tribe (APT36), a Pakistani-based advanced persistent threat group, targeting India's government, defense, and aerospace sectors from late 2023 to April 2024, using evolving toolkits and exploiting web services like Telegram and Google Drive. Evidence such as time zone settings and spear-phishing emails with Pakistani IP addresses supports their attribution, suggesting alignment with Pakistan's interests. The research can be found here: Transparent Tribe Targets Indian Government, Defense, and Aerospace Sectors Leveraging Cross-Platform Programming Languages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TeamViewer tackles APT29 intrusion. Microsoft widens email breach alerts. Uncovering a malware epidemic. Google's distrust on Entrust. Safeguarding critical systems. FTC vs. MGM. Don’t forget to backup your data. Polyfill's accidental exposé. Our guest is Caitlyn Shim, Director of AWS Cloud Governance, and she recently joined N2K’s Rick Howard at AWS re:Inforce event. They're discussing  cloud governance, the growth and development of AWS, and diversity. And a telecom titan becomes telecom terror. Our 2024 N2K CyberWire Audience Survey is underway, make your voice heard and get in the running for a $100 Amazon gift card. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Guest Caitlyn Shim, Director of AWS Cloud Governance, joined N2K’s Rick Howard at AWS re:Inforce event recently in Philadelphia, PA. They spoke about cloud governance, the growth and development of AWS, and diversity. Caitlyn was part of the Women of Amazon Security Panel at the event. You can read more about Caitlyn and her colleagues as they discuss their diverse paths into security and offer advice for those looking to enter the field  here.  Selected Reading TeamViewer investigating intrusion of corporate IT environment (The Record) Microsoft reveals further emails compromised by Russian hack (Engadget) Chicago Children's Hospital Says 791,000 Impacted by Ransomware Attack (SecurityWeek) Unfurling Hemlock: New threat group uses cluster bomb campaign to distribute malware (Outpost 24) Google to block sites using Entrust certificates in bombshell move (The Stack)  US House Subcommittee examines critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, role of cyber insurance in resilience efforts (Industrial Cyber)  FTC Defends Investigation Into Cyberattack on MGM as Casino Giant Seeks to Block Probe (The National Law Journal) This is why you need backups: A cyber attack on an Indonesian data center caused havoc for public services – and its forcing a national rethink on data security (ITPro) Polyfill.io, BootCDN, Bootcss, Staticfile attack traced to 1 operator (Bleeping Computer)  ISP Sends Malware to Thousands of Customers to Stop Using File-Sharing Services (Cybersecurity News)   Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at [email protected] to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Solution Spotlight, guest Seeyew Mo, Assistant National Cyber Director, Office of the National Cyber Director at the White House, shares the nuances of the White House's skills-based approach (and how it's not only about hiring) with N2K President Simone Petrella. Seeyew shares a progress report on the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy nearly one year out. For more information, you can visit the press release: National Cyber Director Encourages Adoption of Skill-Based Hiring to Connect Americans to Good-Paying Cyber Jobs. The progress report Seeyew and Simone discuss can be found here: National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy: Initial Stages of Implementation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arkansas sues Temu over privacy issues. Polyfil returns and says they were wronged. An NYPD database was found vulnerable to manipulation. Google slays the DRAGONBRIDGE. Malwarebytes flags a new Mac stealer campaign. Patch your gas chromatographs. Microsoft warns of an AI jailbreak called Skeleton Key.  CISA tracks exploited vulnerabilities in GeoServer, the Linux kernel, and Roundcube Webmail.  In our  'Threat Vector' segment, host David Moulton speaks with Jim Foote, CEO of First Ascent Biomedical, about his transition from Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to leading a biotech company utilizing AI to personalize cancer treatments. Metallica is not hawking metal crypto.  Our 2024 N2K CyberWire Audience Survey is underway, make your voice heard and get in the running for a $100 Amazon gift card. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. Threat Vector Segment In this segment of the Palo Alto Networks podcast 'Threat Vector,' host David Moulton speaks with Jim Foote, CEO of First Ascent Biomedical, about his transition from Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to leading a biotech company utilizing AI to personalize cancer treatments. They discuss how Foote's personal experience with his son's cancer diagnosis drove him to apply cybersecurity principles in developing an innovative approach, called Functional Precision Medicine, which tailors cancer treatment to individual patients. The conversation also covers the role of mentorship, the importance of interdisciplinary skills, and the transformative potential of AI in both cybersecurity and medical fields. You can listen to the full episode here.  Selected Reading Arkansas AG lawsuit claims Temu’s shopping app is ‘dangerous malware’ (The Verge) Polyfill claims it has been 'defamed', returns after domain shut down (Bleeping Computer) NYPD officer database had security flaws that could have let hackers covertly modify officer data (City & State New York) Google TAG: New efforts to disrupt DRAGONBRIDGE spam activity (Google) ‘Poseidon’ Mac stealer distributed via Google ads (Malwarebytes) Gas Chromatograph Hacking Could Have Serious Impact: Security Firm (SecurityWeek) Microsoft warns of novel jailbreak affecting many generative AI models (CSO Online) CISA Warns of Exploited GeoServer, Linux Kernel, and Roundcube Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek) Metallica’s X account hacked to promote crypto token (Cointelegraph) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at [email protected] to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria Varmazis, N2K host of T-Minus Space Daily, talks with WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm and N2K's Simone Petrella, Dr. Heather Monthie, and Jeff Welgan about the 2024 Cyber Talent Study. N2K and WiCyS have come together under a common mission to attract, retain, and advance more women in cybersecurity. Together, we strive to support women throughout their career journey, and secure the future of our industry.   This groundbreaking report leverages skills data from the professional members of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), and offers valuable insights into cybersecurity competencies within the industry. The Cyber Talent Study establishes a new benchmark for understanding the capabilities and potential of women in cybersecurity, and can be used to inform both individual training needs and organizational strategies for career advancement and skills enhancement.  Resources: Landing page: WiCyS Partners with N2K to deepen understanding of cyber competencies within the industry. Study Launch article: WiCyS Partners with N2K Networks for Pioneering Cyber Talent Study. Key Takeaways: Outstanding Performance: WiCyS members have demonstrated exceptional performance across several key areas of the NICE Framework, underscoring the importance of WiCyS’s training and development programs. Strategic Insights: Analysis revealed remarkable strengths and areas for development, providing WiCyS with actionable data to tailor future programs and initiatives and ensure its members remain at the forefront of cybersecurity excellence. Actionable Insights for Cybersecurity Workforce Development: The study revealed critical areas for targeted development to enhance cybersecurity workforce readiness. This insight empowers WiCyS to tailor its programs specifically to meet the diverse needs of its members, ensuring all participants are prepared to take on significant roles and lead in the cybersecurity industry. Leadership Readiness Among WiCyS Members: The study highlights that WiCyS members are highly skilled and uniquely prepared for leadership roles within the cybersecurity industry. Proven Expertise in Critical Cybersecurity Domains: The data show the outstanding capabilities of WiCyS members within the cybersecurity landscape. Excelling in nearly every N2K Functional Area mapped to the NICE Framework, WiCyS members have shown they not only meet but exceed the standards in key domains. You can access the final report of the 2024 Cyber Talent Study here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LockBit drops files that may or may not be from the Federal Reserve. Progress Software patches additional flaws in MOVEit file transfer software. A popular polyfil open source library has been compromised. DHS starts staffing up its AI Corps. Legislation has been introduced to evaluate the manual operations of critical infrastructure during cyber attacks. Researchers discover a new e-skimmer targeting CMS platforms. A breach at Neiman Marchus affects nearly 65,000 people. South African health services grapple with ransomware amidst a monkeypox outbreak.  Medusa is back. On the Learning Layer, Sam and Joe discuss the CISSP's CAT format and how to walk into test day with confidence. The VA works to clear the backlog caused by the ransomware attack onChange Healthcare. Our 2024 N2K CyberWire Audience Survey is underway, make your voice heard and get in the running for a $100 Amazon gift card. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On our Learning Layer segment, host Sam Meisenberg and Joe Carrigan continue their discussion of Joe's ISC2 CISSP certification journey using N2K’s comprehensive CISSP training course, which includes a simulated Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) final exam. Sam and Joe discuss the CISSP's CAT format and how to walk into test day with confidence. Good luck Joe! Selected Reading Lockbit Leaks Files for Evolve Bank & Trust in Its Alleged ‘Federal Reserve’ Data Dump (Metacurity) Progress Software warns of new vulnerabilities in MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Gateway (Cyber Daily) Polyfill supply chain attack hits 100K+ sites (Sansec) Exclusive: DHS hires first 10 AI Corps members (Axios) US House bill seeks to assess manual operations of critical infrastructure during cyber attacks (Industrial Cyber) Caesar Cipher Skimmer targets popular CMS used by e-stores (Security Affairs) Neiman Marcus confirms breach. Is the customer data already for sale? (Malwarebytes) South Africa’s national health lab hit with ransomware attack amid mpox outbreak (The Record) New Medusa malware variants target Android users in seven countries (Bleeping Computer) After Crippling Ransomware Attack, VA Is Still Dealing with Fallout, Trying to Pay Providers (Military.com) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at [email protected] to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices