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London Transport requires in person password validation for 30,000 employees, Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, September 18, 2024

London Transport requires in person password validation for 30,000 employees, Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Update: 2024-09-18
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Emerging Cyber Threats: Repellent Scorpius, TfL Cyber Attack, and Online Safety for Children

In this episode, we discuss the emergence of the new ransomware group Repellent Scorpius and their use of the Ciccada 3301 ransomware. We cover the London Transport Authority's (TfL) in-person password resets following a significant cyber attack, and examine the case of Chinese national Song Wu's multi-year spear-phishing campaign. Additionally, we delve into the C community's proposal for a safe C extension to enhance memory safety and address vulnerabilities. Finally, we highlight the urgent online dangers targeting children and teens, and the measures required to combat these threats.

00:00 Emergence of Repellent Scorpius Ransomware Group
01:53 TfL's Response to Cyber Attack
02:53 Chinese National Charged in Spear Phishing Campaign
04:13 C Community's Safe C Extension Proposal
05:33 Online Dangers Targeting Children and Teens
07:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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London Transport requires in person password validation for 30,000 employees, Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, September 18, 2024

London Transport requires in person password validation for 30,000 employees, Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Jim Love