Talkin’ About Infosec News – 10/28/2021
Summary
This episode of "Talkin' About Infosec News" discusses several security incidents, including a revenge hack by a fired IT admin against a school, a governor's threat to prosecute a newspaper for reporting a security vulnerability, and hackers draining thousands of Coinbase user cryptocurrency accounts. The hosts likely provide analysis and commentary on these events.
IFF Assessment
The article discusses multiple cybersecurity incidents involving data wiping, cryptocurrency theft, and attempts to suppress reporting on vulnerabilities, all of which represent threats to defenders.
Defender Context
This news roundup highlights diverse threats including insider threats, the weaponization of information and security vulnerabilities, and sophisticated financial cybercrime targeting cryptocurrency users. Defenders should stay aware of these evolving tactics to better prepare their organizations.