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Three ransomware gangs up their game. The US Postal Inspection Service’s “Internet Covert Operations Program.” GCHQ warns of dependence on Chinese tech. Undersea cable security.

Three ransomware gangs up their game. The US Postal Inspection Service’s “Internet Covert Operations Program.” GCHQ warns of dependence on Chinese tec…

FromCyberWire Daily


Three ransomware gangs up their game. The US Postal Inspection Service’s “Internet Covert Operations Program.” GCHQ warns of dependence on Chinese tec…

FromCyberWire Daily

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Apr 23, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ransomware operators begin timing their releases for more reputational damage. Another gang is equipping its ransomware with scripts to disable defenses, and yet another is now into stock shorting. The US Postal Inspection Service is apparently monitoring social media. GCHQ’s head warns of the dangers of becoming dependent on China’s technology. Johannes Ullrich from SANS on Commodity Malware Targeting Enterprises. Our guest is Etay Maor from Cato with some of the clever ways criminals avoid detection. And it’s not just sharks interested in undersea cables.
For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief:
https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/78
Released:
Apr 23, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode