Talkin’ About Infosec News – 6/28/2021
Summary
This podcast episode from Black Hills Information Security discusses recent infosec news from June 28, 2021. Key topics covered include WD My Book NAS devices being remotely wiped worldwide and hackers using fake call centers to trick victims into installing ransomware.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The article discusses a ransomware campaign and the remote wiping of NAS devices, which are negative events for defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of active ransomware campaigns that leverage social engineering tactics like fake call centers. Additionally, the remote wiping of NAS devices highlights the importance of securing network-attached storage and ensuring proper backups are in place and tested.