Chinese hackers hit US agencies, Ring locks out police, Boston Scientific feels cyber pain
Summary
Host Sarah Lane covers a China-sponsored hack targeting US agencies and a new Ring encryption feature that limits police access to footage. The episode also details a global cyberattack on Boston Scientific, Iranian-linked Tortoiseshell malware expansion, and Android malware hijacking car head units. Additionally, the NSA is hosting a hacker reunion to recruit elite cyber talent, while a critical zero-click flaw in the Avada WordPress theme demands urgent patching.
Topics discussed
China contractor hack hits US agencies
Ring introduces user-controlled video encryption
Boston Scientific cyber attack disrupts operations
Tortoiseshell group expands malware toolkit
Sponsor: ThreatDown for SMB security
Executive order on foreign grid equipment
Android malware hijacks car head units
NSA hosts hacker reunion to rebuild cyber unit
Critical Avada WordPress theme vulnerability
Closing remarks and feedback invitation
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