This week on The Security Squawk cybersecurity podcast, we’re diving deep into a cybercrime spree hitting across the nation! First up, Baltimore finds itself $1.5 million lighter after cybercriminals pull off identity theft under the FBI’s watchful eye. Then, we unpack the ransomware nightmare hitting close to home in Texas, as the State Bar warns thousands about compromised data.
But it doesn’t stop there—Minnesota’s Sioux Tribe faces operational chaos at Jackpot Junction Casino due to ransomware attackers holding their systems hostage. Meanwhile, cybercriminals shift tactics from encryption to pure extortion, signaling a dangerous new frontier in cyber threats.
We’ll also expose the shocking truth about how hackers are increasingly using legitimate logins to bypass traditional security, discuss why plug-and-play antivirus solutions are falling short, and explore the fallout from massive breaches at the Port of Seattle and Nationwide Recovery Service, which left tens of thousands vulnerable.
Join us as we dissect these alarming trends, break down what went wrong, and give you actionable insights to keep your business and data safe from the evolving cyber threat landscape.