Cybersecurity Today: Browser Exploits, U.S. Treasury Breach & CrowdStrike's Comeback: Monday, January 6, 2024
Description
In this episode, we delve into the latest cybersecurity threats and developments. We cover a new double click exploit that bypasses browser protections and a massive compromise affecting millions of Chrome users through infected extensions. Additionally, we discuss the U.S. Treasury hack linked to Chinese state-sponsored hackers and how CrowdStrike rebounded from the largest IT outage in history. Join host Jim Love to explore these critical issues and understand the implications for both users and organizations.
00:00 Introduction and Headlines
00:25 Browser Exploits: Double Click and Extensions
03:24 U.S. Treasury Breach Linked to Chinese Hackers
06:03 CrowdStrike's Comeback After Major IT Outage
09:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this episode, we explore the latest cybersecurity developments and solutions designed to protect both individuals and organizations. We begin with a discussion on the growing threats in the digital landscape, including a new double-click exploit that bypasses browser protections and a large-scale Chrome compromise impacting millions through malicious extensions. We also cover the U.S. Treasury hack, which has been attributed to Chinese state-sponsored hackers, and how CrowdStrike has managed to recover from the largest IT outage in history. To address these escalating risks, we introduce Clearnetwork Managed SIEM solutions https://www.clearnetwork.com/managed-siem/, a cybersecurity company founded in 1996, which specializes in providing managed security solutions that help both public and private organizations strengthen their defenses affordably. Join host Jim Love as we dive into these crucial topics and explore how businesses and individuals can better protect themselves in an i