In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley reports from Fredericton, New Brunswick, amidst severe forest fires. The main story covers a data breach in Canada’s House of Commons involving parliamentary employee information, attributed to a recent Microsoft vulnerability. The episode also discusses Fortinet’s recent high-severity vulnerability patches and Microsoft's reminder of Windows 10 support ending in October 2025. Additionally, there’s rare good news as researchers gain insights into the iMac 3.0 malware after a source code leak. The episode encourages vigilance, patching, and awareness of upcoming support changes while offering contact information and solicitation for audience engagement.

00:00 Introduction and Headlines
00:35 Canada's House of Commons Data Breach
03:48 Fortinet Vulnerabilities and Patches
05:49 Windows 10 End of Life Announcement
07:17 Malware Source Code Leak Insights
09:08 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' the host welcomes Tammy Harper from Flair.io for an in-depth exploration into the ransomware ecosystem. Tammy, a seasoned threat intelligence researcher and certified dark web investigator, shines a light on the complex world of ransomware, its history, business models, and the various threat actor groups involved. The discussion covers initial access brokers, notable ransomware groups like Conti and LockBit, and modern shifts in the ransomware landscape fueled by AI and affiliate models. This episode offers a comprehensive guide for understanding how ransomware operates and the tactics used by cybercriminals, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in cybersecurity.

00:00 Introduction
00:50 Meet Tammy Harper: Expert in Ransomware
01:59 Understanding the Ransomware Ecosystem
03:26 Ransomware Business Models and Initial Access Brokers
06:39 Double and Triple Extortion Explained
10:50 The Evolution of Ransomware
15:43 The Role of Cryptocurrency in Ransomware
19:22 The Rise and Fall of Conti
25:56 Tools of the Trade: EMOTET, ICEDID, and TrickBot
33:35 LockBit and the Ransomware Cartel
36:37 The National Hazard Agency and Ba Lord
38:13 LockBit Training Materials
40:23 Ransomware Negotiations
40:54 Ransom Chat Project
41:58 Conti vs. LockBit Negotiation Tactics
47:30 Modern Ransomware Groups
51:18 Medusa and Other Emerging Groups
01:04:52 Initial Access Market
01:09:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Cyber Crime Crackdown: $300 Million in Crypto Frozen, FBI Accounts Hacked, and Critical Microsoft Patches Released

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers major recent events in cybercrime and cybersecurity. Over $300 million in cryptocurrency tied to cybercrime has been frozen through coordinated efforts by the private sector and law enforcement in the US and Canada. Cyber criminals are selling active FBI and other law enforcement email accounts for as low as $40, posing significant risks of impersonation and fraud. Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday addresses over 100 vulnerabilities, including critical flaws in various services and applications. Nova Scotia Power faces criticism for seeking to hide details about a major cybersecurity breach that affected 280,000 customers, with regulators emphasizing the need for public accountability. Jim signs off by encouraging listeners to support and provide feedback for the show.

00:00 Cybercrime Crypto Crackdown
02:34 FBI Email Accounts for Sale
04:05 Microsoft Patch Tuesday Updates
06:16 Nova Scotia Power Cybersecurity Breach
07:43 Show Wrap-Up and Listener Engagement