In this week's episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre break down three major cybersecurity incidents that show how no industry is immune — from universities and government contractors to the British Library itself. We dig into a 1.2 million-record donor data breach, a ransomware-driven shutdown, and the growing supply-chain risk for MSPs and IT providers. Tune in for sharp analysis, real-world lessons, and actionable advice to protect your business from being the next victim. Cybersecurity podcast, data breach, ransomware, MSP, vendor risk, university breach, British Library, Conduent, IT security trends ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/65161790...

In this week's Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre break down three massive cybersecurity stories shaping 2025. Bryan kicks off with Qilin — the ransomware gang behind over 700 global attacks this year. Andre covers a New York city that paid a $150,000 ransom to restore operations after a crippling hit. And Randy unpacks a major ISP email breach in Australia that led to SIM-swaps and stolen data. Packed with sharp insights, humor, and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen for MSPs, IT pros, and business owners looking to stay ahead of 2025's top threats.In this week's Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre break down three massive cybersecurity stories shaping 2025. Bryan kicks off with Qilin — the ransomware gang behind over 700 global attacks this year. Andre covers a New York city that paid a $150,000 ransom to restore operations after a crippling hit. And Randy unpacks a major ISP email breach in Australia that led to SIM-swaps and stolen data. Packed with sharp insights, humor, and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen for MSPs, IT pros, and business owners looking to stay ahead of 2025's top threats. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/65161790...

In this week's episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre tackle three major cybersecurity stories that show how the digital landscape is shifting fast, and why business owners, IT pros, and MSPs can't afford to get complacent. Andre kicks things off with the end of an era: Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10, even though nearly 41% of Windows users are still running it. He breaks down what that means for everyday users, how the new Extended Security Updates (ESU) program works, and why delaying an upgrade could leave your business wide open to attacks. Next, Randy dives into a ransomware attack that hit a key platform in the $4.3 trillion municipal bond market, disrupting critical financial infrastructure and proving that ransomware isn't just targeting small towns and hospitals anymore. It's going after the systems that keep entire economies running. He explains what went wrong, how it connects to larger threat trends, and what public-sector organizations can learn from it. Then Bryan closes out the show by unpacking Microsoft's 2025 Digital Defense Report, which offers a massive view into the global threat landscape. Microsoft processes over 100 trillion security signals every day, and the report highlights what's working, what's failing, and where the next wave of cyber threats is coming from. Bryan shares key stats, actionable takeaways, and the five core principles Microsoft says every business should follow to defend against ransomware and identity-based attacks. Together, the team connects the dots between these stories, showing how legacy systems, financial vulnerabilities, and evolving threat tactics are all part of the same bigger picture. Expect smart insight, real-world examples, and a few sarcastic jabs along the way as they break down what these headlines mean for your business and your bottom line. Listen to learn: What Microsoft's end of Windows 10 support really means for security Why ransomware is now a systemic financial risk The most important lessons from Microsoft's new Digital Defense Report How to protect your business with resilience, not just reaction If you enjoy the show, hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your network. You can also support the podcast directly at buymeacoffee.com/securitysquawk, where every coffee helps us keep squawkin' about cybersecurity that actually matters. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/65161790...

In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre break down three major cybersecurity stories that show just how messy 2025 has become for data protection. Randy covers the WestJet breach that exposed more than 1.2 million customers, proving even major airlines can't keep turbulence out of their networks. Andre unpacks how the NSW government accidentally uploaded flood victims' personal data to ChatGPT, turning an AI experiment into a privacy nightmare. Bryan closes with new research showing ransomware attacks are climbing again just as fewer companies renew their cyber insurance — the perfect setup for costly business shutdowns. The team shares insights, lessons, and a few laughs as they explain what these stories mean for business owners, IT pros, and MSPs trying to stay ahead of the next big hit. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/65161790...

In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre dissect three headline-making cybersecurity incidents that highlight how threats keep evolving—just in different directions. Randy kicks things off with WestJet's massive data breach, where over 1.2 million customers had their information exposed, showing how even major airlines struggle with protecting sensitive data in 2025. Andre dives into a shocking story out of Australia—the NSW government accidentally uploading flood victims' personal data to ChatGPT, revealing how AI misuse and data mishandling can turn into a privacy nightmare overnight. Bryan closes with the latest findings showing ransomware attacks are rising again—just as fewer companies renew their cyber insurance policies, setting up the perfect storm for costly business disruptions. The team breaks down what these stories mean for business owners, from growing AI data risks to the real cost of skipping cybersecurity insurance. Expect practical takeaways, sharp insights, and a few laughs along the way as the guys decode what's really happening behind the headlines. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/65161790...

In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung and Randy Bryan break down how ransomware keeps evolving and why businesses can't afford to let their guard down. Bryan covers three major stories: a ransomware attack on Volvo's supplier that exposed sensitive employee data, new research showing that 80% of ransomware victims get hit again, and how the Akira ransomware gang is flipping remote management tools against their victims. Randy dives into cyberattacks on global manufacturing, including production halts at Asahi and fallout from the Jaguar Land Rover ransomware incident. We'll unpack what these attacks mean for supply chains, IT teams, and everyday businesses—and why persistence is the new weapon of choice for cybercriminals. Tune in for sharp insights, real-world advice, and a little bit of sarcasm to keep it interesting. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/65161790...

In this episode of Security Squawk, Bryan and Randy break down two major cyber stories with real-world lessons for IT leaders and MSPs. First, a FinWise Bank insider breach tied to American First Finance exposed data on nearly 689,000 customers—highlighting offboarding failures and insider risk. Then, a ransomware attack on U.S.-based Collins Aerospace disrupted airport check-in systems across Europe, forcing manual backups and long delays. We unpack what happened, why it matters, and the practical steps businesses can take to reduce insider and third-party risk. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/65161790...

In this week's Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung and Randy Bryan break down two major cybersecurity threats making headlines. First, Bryan covers how artificial intelligence is already supercharging ransomware, making attacks faster, cheaper, and harder to stop. Then Randy dives into the massive ShinyHunters breach that leaked sensitive data from Vietnam's national credit bureau, putting millions at risk worldwide. Tune in for sharp insights, practical advice, and a dose of wit as we connect the dots for business owners, IT professionals, and MSPs. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/65161790...