Nov 25 2024
Video Episode: https://youtu.be/sBkirh8aLIs
In today’s episode, we explore recent cyber threats, including the innovative attack methods used by the Russian hacker group Forest Blizzard to breach US organizations by exploiting less secure Wi-Fi networks. We also discuss Meta’s removal of over 2 million accounts linked to pig butchering scams and Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature for Windows Insiders amidst ongoing service outages affecting Microsoft 365. Stay informed about the latest in cybersecurity and digital safety as organizations strive to protect their systems.
Links to articles mentioned in this episode:
1. https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/25/enterprise-wi-fi-compromised/
2. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/meta-removes-over-2-million-accounts-pushing-pig-butchering-scams/
3. https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/25/microsoft-windows-insiders-try-out-windows-recall/
4. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-outage-impacts-exchange-online-teams-sharepoint/
Music: https://youtu.be/B4gk5tWMvyY?si=q_JjohozMBH7XPNe
1. What are today’s top cybersecurity news stories?
2. How did Russian hackers breach a US organization via Wi-Fi?
3. What is the “Neares Neighbor Attack” method used by cyber attackers?
4. What measures is Meta taking against pig butchering scams?
5. How many accounts has Meta removed related to scams in 2024?
6. What new features are in Microsoft’s Windows Recall for Insiders?
7. How does Microsoft ensure the security of the Recall feature?
8. What caused the Microsoft 365 outage impacting multiple services?
9. What are the latest updates on Microsoft 365 service recovery efforts?
10. How does pig butchering differ from other online scams?
GRU, Volexity, Nearest Neighbor Attack, Wi-Fi vulnerabilities, Meta, pig butchering, scams, law enforcement, Recall, Microsoft, encryption, privacy, Microsoft 365, outage, Exchange Online, Teams,