Visa crackdown against spyware swindlers.

Published: April 23, 2024, 8:10 p.m.

The State Department puts visa restrictions on spyware developers. UnitedHealth says its recent breach could affect tens of millions of Americans. LockBit leaks data allegedly stolen from the DC government. Microsoft says APT28 has hatched a GooseEgg. The White House and HHS update HIPAA rules to protect private medical data. Keyboard apps prove vulnerable. A New Hampshire hospital suffers a data breach. Microsoft\u2019s DRM may be vulnerable to compromise. On our Industry Voices segment, Ian Leatherman, Security Strategist at Microsoft, discusses raising the bar for security in the software supply chain. GoogleTeller just can\u2019t keep quiet.\xa0\nRemember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.\nMiss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you\u2019ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn.\n\nCyberWire Guest\nOn our Industry Voices segment, Ian Leatherman, Security Strategist at Microsoft, discusses raising the bar for security in the software supply chain.\n\nSelected Reading\nU.S. Gov imposed Visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to commercial spyware activity (Security Affairs)\nUnitedHealth Group Previews Massive Change Healthcare Breach (GovInfo Security)\nRansomware Gang Leaks Data Allegedly Stolen From Government Contractor (SecurityWeek)\nRussian APT28 Group in New \u201cGooseEgg\u201d Hacking Campaign (Infosecurity Magazine)\nHHS strengthens privacy protections for reproductive health patients and providers (The Record)\nThe not-so-silent type: Vulnerabilities across keyboard apps reveal keystrokes to network eavesdroppers (The Citizen Lab)\nRecords of almost 2,800 CMC patients vulnerable in 'data security incident': hospital | Crime (Union Leader)\xa0\nMicrosoft DRM Hack Could Allow Movie Downloads From Popular Streaming Services (SecurityWeek)\nThe creepy sound of online trackers (Axbom)\xa0\n\nShare your feedback.\nWe want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.\xa0\n\nWant to hear your company in the show?\nYou too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here\u2019s our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info.\nThe CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. \xa9 2023 N2K Networks, Inc.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices