Risk & Repeat

Hosted by Robert Wright

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The seemingly endless stream of cyberattacks and data breaches have put enterprises and the information security industry on their heels. TechTarget SearchSecurity editors Rob Wright and Peter Loshin travel through this dark world of hacks, vulnerabilities and repeated infosec failings to discuss why we’ve arrived at this point, and what can be done to improve things.

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March 7, 2024

Risk & Repeat: Alphv/BlackCat's chaotic exit (scam)

This podcast episode discusses the possible exit scam of ransomware-as-a-service gang Alphv/BlackCat, as well as the chaotic months the gang had leading up to its closure.

February 27, 2024

Risk & Repeat: LockBit resurfaces after takedown

LockBit returns just days after an international law enforcement operation infiltrated the ransomware gang's network and seized infrastructure, source code and decryption keys.

November 1, 2023

Risk & Repeat: Breaking down SEC charges against SolarWinds

This episode covers the SEC charges against SolarWinds and CISO Timothy Brown for allegedly hiding known cybersecurity risks prior to the 2020 supply chain attack it suffered.

October 26, 2023

Risk & Repeat: Okta under fire after support system breach

This podcast episode covers a security breach suffered by identity vendor Okta involving its customer support systems, which has sparked criticism from customers.

October 12, 2023

Risk & Repeat: Rapid Reset and the future of DDoS attacks

This podcast episode covers the record-breaking DDoS attack Rapid Reset, why it stands out among other DDoS campaigns and whether it will be widely replicated in the future.

September 19, 2023

Risk & Repeat: MGM, Caesars casino hacks disrupt Las Vegas

This podcast episode compares the cyber attacks suffered by casino giants MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment in recent weeks and the fallout from them.

September 12, 2023

Risk & Repeat: Big questions remain on Storm-0558 attacks

Microsoft revealed that Storm-0558 threat actors stole a consumer signing key from its corporate network, but many questions about the breach and subsequent attacks remain.

August 30, 2023

Risk & Repeat: Digging into Microsoft security criticisms

Executives, researchers and former employees told TechTarget Editorial about issues with Microsoft security practices, including patch bypasses, poor transparency and more.

August 17, 2023

Risk & Repeat: Highlights from Black Hat USA 2023

Black Hat USA 2023 in Las Vegas covered several trends, such as generative AI and cloud security issues, as well as new vulnerabilities, including the Downfall flaw in Intel chips.

August 3, 2023

Risk & Repeat: Microsoft takes heat over Storm-0558 attacks

The Storm-0558 attacks have raised questions about Microsoft's response to a cloud flaw and a stolen MSA key that was used to compromise customer email accounts.