Cybersmart Security
Cybersmart Security
Salaudeen Amao
Listen to a helpful take on recent news in cyberspace. In layman terms, Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of the ups and downs as it concerns tech, hacking, information security and cybercrime. The podcast is published every Sunday by midnight and designed to educate you on how to become cybersmart with a 15 minutes long, summary of recent tech related news and cyber events. Subscribe to Cybersmart security on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify Send your questions, comments and suggestions via voice message on the Anchor app or by email to [email protected]
Dangers of Misinformation; to People & country.
In today's bonus episode, a snippet or excerpt from a news review episode published in March 2022 titled Managing Misinformation. In today's bonus episode, a snippet or excerpt from a news review episode published in March 2022 titled Managing Misinformation. The focus is on how it(Misinformation) affects people and it effect on a conflict. Also, an emphasis on how the often untrue information(fake news) is shared and amplified, the more such news positions itself as "the truth". Link: The More Often Something is Repeated, the More True It Becomes: Dealing with Social Media https://isc.sans.edu/diary/The+More+Often+Something+is+Repeated+the+More+True+It+Becomes+Dealing+with+Social+Media/28396 You can find the full episode herein: Managing Misinformation; Toyota, Axis communications and Aon deal with Cyberattacks https://anchor.fm/cybersmart/episodes/Managing-Misinformation-Toyota--Axis-communications-and-Aon-deal-with-Cyberattacks-e1faq2g
Apr 29, 2023
9 min
DC Health Exchange breach Root Cause revealed, Western Digital Hackers Request Ransom,& more.
In this episode, we discuss DC Health Exchange breach that exposed about 56,000 people's Personally identifiable information and Root Cause of the breach, Western Digital Hackers Request Ransom Payment, 4 Infected version business Apps to be wary of & 1 Security Best Practice You should Know when writing codes. The *Cybersecurity News Review series(The Midweek Edition)-CNRs* is a review of selected cybersecurity news from cyberspace and key takeaways or lessons that we can learn from them as individuals or organizations. Thank you for listening. Salahudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both online and offline. New episodes are released every week. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Send your questions, comments, and suggestions via voice message on the Anchor app or email to [email protected]. LINKS: N.B This will be shared later today.
Apr 26, 2023
24 min
E03-Cyber SmartTalk with Michal_Cizek-GoodAccess; First VPN Providers and the Evolution of Remote Access
Welcome to the Cyber SmartTalk, a series brought to you by the host of GetCybersmart Security Cyber News Review. In this episode, Michal Cizek the founder of 1st VPN providers Good Access discusses how security remote accesss helps small business profit in a hypercompetitive space and a variety of other issues such as; The story of the first VPN providers in 2008. The Evolution of Remote Access The One mistake beginners should not make in their learning journey into cybersecurity. Small and Medium-scale businesses reduce cyber risks without less stress and huge costs. Use cases of Retail Vs Business VPN services. Organizational Values' role in enhancing the company's security culture. Culture-Driven Companies. Zero-Trust and Network segmentation: How it really works. The 2 non-technical secrets to protecting your kids from cybercriminals  You can send your questions, comments, and suggestions via voice message on the Anchor app or email to [email protected]. In addition, if you have an expert or colleague that you will like featured in this series, you can send an email with the subject "Persons Name-Podcast Guest Proposal"enclosed with information about the person's profile, links to their previous works or/and interviews, and possible questions or areas they wish to cover during the interview. We will be in touch afterward.   Thank you for listening.
Feb 28, 2023
51 min
NortonlifeLock Password Breach, Fortinet's VPN weaknesses exploited & Europol TakesDown Call Centers
NortonlifeLock Password Breach, Fortinet's VPN weaknesses exploited and Europol Takes Down Call Centers. In this episode, Hackers used stolen credentials to beat Norton password manager, European Police(Europol) clamped down on cyber criminals that scammed Germans of over $2M. And Fortinet's experts warn of weaknesses being exploited in VPN's vulnerabilities. The *Cybersecurity News Review series(The Midweek Edition)-CNRs* is a review of selected cybersecurity news from cyberspace and key takeaways or lessons that we can learn from them as individuals or organizations. Thank you for listening. Salahudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both online and offline. New episodes are released every week. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Send your questions, comments, and suggestions via voice message on the Anchor app or email to [email protected]. LINKS: 1.  NortonLifeLock warns that hackers breached Password Manager accounts  2. Europol takes down call centers that scammed Germans out of €2 million   3. Fortinet Technical Report 
Jan 18, 2023
15 min
Verizon & Health Systems in Data Breach,K-8 Student Learn Cybersecurity Via Games, PoS Malware.
Verizon & Health Systems in Data Breach, K-8 Students Learn Cybersecurity Via Games, PoS Malware. In this episode, Verizon Notified customers of Data Breach, As health systems' 3 Million patients' personally identifiable information exposed in data breach due to Meta Pixel. Customers' data stolen from a testing application server. Lastly, PoS Malware were used to steal data from more than 167,000 credit cards. The *Cybersecurity News Review series(The Midweek Edition)-CNRs* is a review of selected cybersecurity news from cyberspace and key takeaways or lessons that we can learn from them as individuals or organizations. Thank you for listening. Salahudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both online and offline. Episodes are released every week. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Send your questions, comments, and suggestions via voice message on the Anchor app or email to [email protected]. LINKS: 1. Verizon notifies prepaid customers their accounts were breached https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/verizon-notifies-prepaid-customers-their-accounts-were-breached/ 2. Two PoS Malware used to steal data from more than 167,000 credit cards https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/137608/malware/pos-malware-stolen-card-data.html 3. Payment terminal malware steals $3.3m worth of credit card numbers – so far https://www.theregister.com/2022/10/24/pos_malware_campaign_steals_33m/. 4. K-8 students learn cybersecurity through Gamification https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98514-k-8-students-learn-cybersecurity-through-gamification
Oct 26, 2022
31 min
Excerpts-E02 - Cyber SmartTalk with Javvad Malik - The 1st Step To Protecting Our kids From Cyberbullying
To fight cyberbullying, we need to establish a connection with our kids. We must earn their trust and confidence.
Oct 26, 2022
1 min
E02-Cyber SmartTalk with Javvad Malik-"Building A Strong Security Culture is a Marathon, Not a Sprint"
Welcome to the Cyber SmartTalk, a series brought to you by the host of GetCybersmart Security Cyber News Review.  In this episode, Javvad Malik a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience discusses how security helps a business thrive and a variety of other issues such as; Breaking into the cybersecurity industry the right way Why Jobs-related attacks always work. The 1st Step to protecting children from cyberbullying and cyberfraud What Makes an effective awareness Training  Practical advice on building a strong security culture among employees The one thing most security professionals overlook You can send your questions, comments, and suggestions via voice message on the Anchor app or email to [email protected].  In addition, if you have an expert or colleague that you will like featured in this series, you can send an email with the subject "Persons Name-Podcast Guest Proposal"enclosed with information about the person's profile, links to their previous works or/and interviews, and possible questions or areas they wish to cover during the interview. We will be in touch afterward. Thank you for listening. 
Oct 9, 2022
42 min
Excerpts-E02 - Cyber SmartTalk with Javvad Malik- The 1 reason Why Fake Job Related Attacks Works
Oct 9, 2022
2 min
Cyber SmartTalk Series S01E01- "Why get Cybersmart"?
Welcome to the Cyber SmartTalk, a series brought to you by the host of GetCybersmart Security Cyber News review Podcasts and S01E01- Why get Cybersmart? A link to the text version of the title will be shared in Podcast notes shortly.
Aug 4, 2022
27 min
The Business of Trust: CafePress in data breach cover-up, Phony Instagram mails impact insurance firm and Ubisoft hit by "cyber security incident"
The Business of Trust: CafePress in data breach cover-up, Phony Instagram mails impact insurance firm and Ubisoft hit by "cyber security incident" In today's special 50th episode - I discuss the business of trust and restoring consumers' confidence after a "cyber security incident". Also in this episode, FTC to fine CafePress for cover-up of a massive data breach and Phony Instagram ‘Support Staff’ Emails Hit Insurance Company This is a review of selected cybersecurity news from cyberspace and key takeaways or lessons that we can learn from them as individuals or organizations. Thank you for listening. Salahudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both online and offline. Episodes are released every week. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Send your questions, comments, and suggestions via voice message on the Anchor app or email to [email protected]. LINKS: 1. FTC to fine CafePress for cover-up of massive data breach https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-to-fine-cafepress-for-cover-up-of-massive-data-breach/ 2. Phony Instagram ‘Support Staff’ Emails Hit Insurance Company https://threatpost.com/phony-instagram-support-staff-emails-hit-insurance-company/178929/ 3. Ubisoft Cyber Security Incident Update https://news.ubisoft.com/en-gb/article/3tSsBh25mhHhlbGSy1xbRw/ubisoft-cyber-security-incident-update On the Business of Trust 4. The Target breach of (2013), two years later https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-target-breach-two-years-later/ 5. Uber argument that data theft wouldn’t be a risk to users is a warning, says consumer group https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/uber-argument-that-data-theft-wouldnt-be-a-risk-to-users-is-a-warning-says-consumer-group/402711
Mar 21, 2022
26 min
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