Talkin’ About Infosec News – 6/28/2021
Summary
This article is a recap of the "Talkin' About Infosec News" episode from June 28, 2021. Key topics discussed include the remote wiping of WD My Book NAS devices and hackers using fake call centers to trick victims into installing ransomware.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The article covers incidents of data loss and successful ransomware attacks, which are detrimental to cybersecurity defenders.
Defender Context
This news recap highlights two significant security threats: a widespread attack on WD My Book NAS devices leading to data loss, and a social engineering tactic employing fake call centers to deploy ransomware. Defenders should be aware of these attack vectors and ensure proper security configurations and user education are in place.