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CloudCast Cybersecurity Headlines for January 15, 2025

CloudCast Cybersecurity Headlines for January 15, 2025

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 From the Skyhigh Studios at Skyhigh Security, I’m Scott Schlee, it’s Wednesday, January 15, 2025, and these are your cybersecurity headlines. Headlines this week: US Treasury Department Reports A Significant Data BreachChina Protests US Sanctions Over Cyber ActivitiesBayview Asset Management Agrees to a $20 Million SettlementApple Proposes a $95 Million Siri Privacy SettlementSophisticated AI-Driven Phishing Scams Are Targeting Email UsersMyanmar Enacts a Cybersecurity Law Enforcing Internet CensorshipUS Cybersecurity Experts Predict Increased Post-Election Cyber AttacksFormer US Federal Officials Recommend Cybersecurity Policies for the Upcoming Trump AdministrationProject 2025’s Proposed Changes and Their Potential Impact on US Election SecurityAnd Concerns Over Quantum Computing’s Impact on Cybersecurity Before diving into this week’s headlines, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the devastating wildfires currently impacting California. Our thoughts are with everyone affected, including those who have lost homes, loved ones, or are facing displacement. As always, we encourage listeners to support relief efforts if they’re able. Please visit Charity Navigator for a list of trusted organizations offering support. Thank you again for listening to Skyhigh Cloudcast. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on your favorite platform so you never miss an update. If you like the show, please leave us a review. It helps others find the podcast. For more information about Skyhigh Security or CloudCast, please visit skyhighsecurity.com. Sources: US Treasury Department Breach: US NewsChina Protests US Sanctions Over Cyber Activities: US NewsBayview Asset Management’s $20 Million Settlement: WSJApple’s $95 Million Siri Privacy Settlement: VoxAI-Driven Phishing Scams Targeting Email Users: New York PostMyanmar’s Cybersecurity Law Enforces Internet Censorship: AP NewsUS Cybersecurity Experts Predict Increased Cyber Attacks Post-Election: The AustralianQuantum Computing’s Impact on Cybersecurity: The TimesFormer Officials Recommend Cybersecurity Policies for Next Administration: POLITICOProject 2025’s Potential Impact on US Election Security: WIRED ———– CloudCast is hosted by Skyhigh Security’s very own Digital Experience Manager, Scott Schlee. Scott’s engaging demeanor and wit, backed by over 20 years in digital media production and web development, has led to successful collaborations with top-tier brands. His experience includes hosting and producing a wide range of podcasts and videos. Scott has been recognized for his outstanding work, including an award-winning digital short and a Webby Awards nomination for Viral Marketing (Branded). Beyond his professional achievements, Scott’s personal journey as a decade-long pancreatic cancer survivor has led him to share his story with the U.S. Congress and other organizations as an advocate for increased cancer research funding. Transcript From the Skyhigh Studios at Skyhigh Security, I’m Scott Schlee, and these are your cybersecurity headlines for the week of January 6th, 2025. The U.S. Treasury Department reported a significant cyber incident attributed to Chinese state-backed hackers. Attackers remotely accessed employee workstations and unclassified documents, raising concerns about the security of federal systems. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) stated there is no indication that other federal agencies were affected. The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group for its alleged involvement in hacking incidents targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. China condemned the sanctions, denying the allegations and accusing the U.S. of defamation. This development underscores escalating cyber tensions between the two nations. Bayview Asset Management agreed to a $20 million settlement following a 2021 data breach that exposed personal information of 5.8 million customers. The firm faced criticism for inadequate cybersecurity measures and lack of cooperation with regulatory investigations. As part of the settlement, Bayview will enhance its cybersecurity protocols and undergo independent assessments. Apple proposed a $95 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging unlawful surveillance through Siri. The lawsuit followed revelations that Siri had inadvertently recorded private conversations. Affected users between 2014 and 2024 may be eligible for compensation, highlighting ongoing concerns about digital privacy and device eavesdropping. Cybersecurity experts warned Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail users about sophisticated phishing scams utilizing artificial intelligence. These AI-generated emails are highly personalized, making them difficult to distinguish from legitimate correspondence. Users are advised to verify email senders, avoid clicking on suspicious links, and implement two-factor authentication to enhance security. ...
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