Best Environmental Data Services Ends Podcasts (2025)

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Is Cuyahoga County's network of reentry services able to provide for those getting out of prison? 51:01

3h ago51:01

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Several reporters from The Marshall Project - Cleveland are covering how Cuyahoga County's Office of Reentry is working with neighborhood groups to assist with those leaving prison.By Ideastream Public Media

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SANS Stormcast Monday, May 18th 2025: xorsearch python functions; pwn2own Berlin; senior govt official impersonation; dynamic domain risk 6:30

18h ago6:30

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xorsearch.py: Python Functions Didier s xorsearch tool now supports python functions to filter output https://isc.sans.edu/diary/xorsearch.py%3A%20Python%20Functions/31858 Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 Last weeks Pwn2Own contest in Berlin allowed researchers to demonstrate a number of new exploits with a large focus on privilege escalation and virtual machin…

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Frustrated Ohioans want to end property taxes in the state | Reporters Roundtable 51:47

3d ago51:47

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A grassroots effort to eliminate property taxes in Ohio received the green light this week to begin gathering signatures for the proposed ballot measure. Citizens for Property Tax Reform must gather 443,000 valid signatures from 44 of Ohio's 88 by July 2 to qualify for the November ballot. Property taxes and relief have been a major concern for Ohi…

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SANS Stormcast Friday, May 16th: Increase in Sonicwall Scans; RVTools Compromised?; RountPress 6:26

4d ago6:26

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Web Scanning SonicWall for CVE-2021-20016 - Update Scans for SonicWall increased by an order of magnitude over the last couple of weeks. Many of the attacks appear to originate from Global Host , a low-cost virtual hosting provider. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Web%20Scanning%20SonicWall%20for%20CVE-2021-20016%20-%20Update/31952 Google Update Patches…

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Environmental threats facing Northeast Ohioans, explained by a cardiologist 50:48

4d ago50:48

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A University Hospitals cardiologist explains how exposure to environmental factors such as air and water pollution may put you at higher risk of developing heart disease and chronic health issues.By Ideastream Public Media

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SANS Stormcast Thursday, May 15th: Google Open Redirects; Adobe, Ivanti, and Samsung patches 6:16

5d ago6:16

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Another day, another phishing campaign abusing google.com open redirects Google s links from it s maps page to hotel listings do suffer from an open redirect vulnerability that is actively exploited to direct users to phishing pages. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Another%20day%2C%20another%20phishing%20campaign%20abusing%20google.com%20open%20redirect…

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NEO Catholics discuss the selection of Pope Leo XIV 51:40

5d ago51:40

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The formal inauguration mass for Pope Leo the Fourteenth will be celebrated this weekend in Rome where he will be enthroned as the leader of the Catholic Church. Coming up, we will talk with Northeast Ohio Catholics about the selection of Pope Leo and how the choice is impacting the church. Later, did you have a list of chores to do as a kid? Many …

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Whose law is it anyway? Deep dive as Planning Bill comes under pressure 43:07

5d ago43:07

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists are joined by RSK Wilding's legal counsel Alexa Culver as they breakdown the consequences of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and make sense of …

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SANS Stormcast Wednesday, May 14th: Microsoft Patch Tuesday; 0-Days patched for Ivanti Endpoint Manager and Fortinet Products 6:38

6d ago6:38

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday Microsoft patched 70-78 vulnerabilities (depending on how you count them). Five of these vulnerabilities are already being exploited. In particular, a remote code execution vulnerability in the scripting engine should be taken seriously. It requires the Microsoft Edge browser to run in Internet Explorer mode. https://isc.san…

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Federal government resumes collections on defaulted student loans, impacting millions of borrowers 50:21

6d ago50:21

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The federal government restarted collections following a five-year pause, which could impact five million borrowers with millions more on the precipice of going into default, according to the Department of Education.By Ideastream Public Media

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SANS Stormcast Tuesday, May 12th: Apple Patches; Unipi Technologies Scans; 6:29

7d ago6:29

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Apple Updates Everything Apple patched all of its operating systems. This update ports a patch for a recently exploited vulnerability to older versions of iOS and macOS. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/31942 It Is 2025, And We Are Still Dealing With Default IoT Passwords And Stupid 2013 Router Vulnerabilities Versions of the Mirai botnet are attacking d…

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Are your allergies bothering you more? You can thank climate change 50:22

7d ago50:22

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Climate data shows that we're experiencing longer growing seasons, which means more pollen and allergens.By Ideastream Public Media

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SANS Stormcast Monday, May 11th: Steganography Challenge; End-of-Life Routers; ASUS Driverhub; RV-Tools SEO Poisoning 6:39

8d ago6:39

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Steganography Challenge Didier revealed the solution to last weekend s cryptography challenge. The image used the same encoding scheme as Didier described before, but the columns and rows were transposed. https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/Steganography%20Challenge%3A%20My%20Solution/31912/ FBI Warns of End-of-life routers The FBI is tracking larger…

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Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to undergo major renovation | Reporters Roundtable 51:04

10d ago51:04

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Cleveland Hopkins Airport will be getting a major makeover in the next decade. The city unveiled a $1.1 billion renovation including a new terminal that will open in 2032, and other enhancements including more parking and a new Regional Transit Authority Red Line rapid transit station. Mayor Just Bibb said in announcing the makeover that in order t…

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SANS Stormcast Friday, May 9th: SSH Exfil Tricks; magicINFO still vulnerable; SentinelOne Vulnerability; Commvault insufficient patch 4:57

11d ago4:57

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No Internet Access: SSH to the Rescue If faced with restrictive outbound network access policies, a single inbound SSH connection can quickly be turned into a tunnel or a full-blown VPN https://isc.sans.edu/diary/No%20Internet%20Access%3F%20SSH%20to%20the%20Rescue!/31932 SAMSUNG magicINFO 9 Server Flaw Still exploitable The SAMSUNG magicINFO 9 Serv…

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NIH launches autism study using Medicare, Medicaid data, local experts react 51:12

11d ago51:12

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The National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced a partnership that will focus on studying the root causes of autism spectrum disorder using Medicare and Medicaid enrollees' data.By Ideastream Public Media

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SANS Stormcast Thursday, May 8th: Modular Malware; Sysaid Vuln; Cisco Wireless Controller Patch; Unifi Protect Camera Patch 5:41

12d ago5:41

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Example of Modular Malware Xavier analyzes modular malware that downloads DLLs from GitHub if specific features are required. In particular, the webcam module is inspected in detail. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Example%20of%20%22Modular%22%20Malware/31928 Sysaid XXE Vulnerabilities IT Service Management Software Sysaid patched a number of XXE vulner…

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Book focused on the ‘Uncredited’ accomplishments of women in history 50:42

12d ago50:42

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We will talk with the League of Women Voters of Ohio about the recognition of women's achievements and author Allison Tyra talks about her new book, "Uncredited."By Ideastream Public Media

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Farage declares war on ‘woke’ climate jobs, puffins party as sandeels saved 20:21

12d ago20:21

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists discuss: The fall out of the local elections and Nigel Farage and Reform UK's plans for net zero. A landmark victory for sandeels as environmentalis…

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SANS Stormcast Wednesday, May 7th: Infostealer with Webserver; Android Update; CISA Warning 6:44

13d ago6:44

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Python InfoStealer with Embedded Phishing Webserver Didier found an interesting infostealer that, in addition to implementing typical infostealer functionality, includes a web server suitable to create local phishing sites. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Python%20InfoStealer%20with%20Embedded%20Phishing%20Webserver/31924 Android Update Fixes Freetype 0…

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NEO non-profit targets racial disparities in maternal and infant health 51:04

13d ago51:04

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Cleveland’s infant mortality rate is significantly higher than the national average. A new birthing center in the city’s Hough neighborhood aims to improve outcomes for Black and brown mothers and children.By Ideastream Public Media

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SANS Stormcast Tuesday, May 6th: Mirai Exploiting Samsung magicInfo 9; Kali Signing Key Lost; 6:57

14d ago6:57

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Mirai Now Exploits Samsung MagicINFO CMS CVE-2024-7399 The Mirai botnet added a new vulnerability to its arsenal. This vulnerability, a file upload and remote code execution vulnerability in Samsung s MagicInfo 9 CMS, was patched last August but attracted new attention last week after being mostly ignored so far. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Mirai+No…

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As Akron celebrates its bicentennial, developers look to bring back an iconic landmark 50:39

14d ago50:39

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As part of Akron's yearlong bicentennial celebration, the city has planned various events through the summer, including the Heart of Akron Festival on July 3 and 4.By Ideastream Public Media

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SANS Stormcast Monday, May 5th: Steganography Challenge; Microsoft Makes Passkeys Default and Moves Away from Authenticator as Password Manager; Magento Components Backdoored. 5:57

15d ago5:57

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Steganography Challenge Didier published a fun steganography challenge. A solution will be offered on Saturday. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Steganography+Challenge/31910 Microsoft Makes Passkeys Default Authentication Method Microsoft is now encouraging new users to use Passkeys as the default and only login method, further moving away from password…

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Board makes a quick change in leadership for Akron Public Schools| Reporters Roundtable 50:19

17d ago50:19

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Akron’s board of education accepted the resignation of the current superintendent and hired its next district leader without a search. It all happened in one very long meeting this week. Out is Michael Robinson who leaves after less than two years leading the district. An investigation found allegations that he bullied and intimidated staff were cr…

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SANS Stormcast Friday, May 2nd: More Steganography; Malicious Python Packages GMail C2; BEC to Steal Rent Payments 7:16

18d ago7:16

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Steganography Analysis With pngdump.py: Bitstreams More details from Didiear as to how to extract binary content hidden inside images https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Steganography%20Analysis%20With%20pngdump.py%3A%20Bitstreams/31904 Using Trusted Protocols Against You: Gmail as a C2 Mechanism Attackers are using typosquatting to trick developers into in…

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Kent State University marks 55th anniversary of May 4 shootings 51:25

18d ago51:25

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On May 4, 1970, members of the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd of Kent State University demonstrators, killing four and wounding nine students. Events are planned on campus from May 2–4 to commemorate the day.By Ideastream Public Media

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SANS Stormcast Thursday, May 1st: Sonicwall Attacks; Cached Windows RDP Credentials 6:28

19d ago6:28

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Web Scanning for Sonicwall Vulnerabilities CVE-2021-20016 For the last week, scans for Sonicwall API login and domain endpoints have skyrocketed. These attacks may be exploiting an older vulnerability or just attempting to brute force credentials. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Web%20Scanning%20Sonicwall%20for%20CVE-2021-20016/31906 The Wizards APT Gro…

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What can we learn about the United States from examining Ancient Rome? 50:35

19d ago50:35

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For years, scholars have been drawing parallels to the evolution of the Roman Republic and the modern United States.By Ideastream Public Media

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Natural England chief's 'epic misunderstanding' and historic landfill headache 18:41

19d ago18:41

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists discuss: The accusations levelled against Natural England chief executive Marian Spain who has been described as having an “epic misunderstanding” o…

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Episode 20 - David M. Brear Global CEO, 11: FS 40:35

20d ago40:35

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In this episode of Banking on Innovation, David M. Brear, CEO of 11:FS, joins Jody Bhagat, President of Global Banking at Personetics, to share his bold vision for the future of banking. As customers demand more personalized, value-driven engagement, banks must move beyond product promotions to deliver intelligent, contextual experiences. This conv…

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SANS Stormcast Wednesday, April 30th: SMS Attacks; Apple Airplay Vulnerabilities 8:51

20d ago8:51

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More Scans for SMS Gateways and APIs Attackers are not just looking for SMS Gateways like the scans we reported on last week, but they are also actively scanning for other ways to use APIs and add on tools to send messages using other people s credentials. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/More%20Scans%20for%20SMS%20Gateways%20and%20APIs/31902 AirBorne: A…

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House budget calls for large cuts to Gov. DeWine's H2Ohio program 50:51

20d ago50:51

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Gov. Mike DeWine started the H2Ohio program in 2019 to address water quality issues in Ohio, but it could see massive cuts if cuts in the House version of the budget are incorporated into the final spending document.By Ideastream Public Media

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SANS Stormcast Tuesday, April 29th: SRUM-DUMP 3; Policy Puppetry; Choice Jacking; @sansinstitute at #RSAC 7:37

21d ago7:37

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SRUM-DUMP Version 3: Uncovering Malware Activity in Forensics Mark Baggett released SRUM-DUMP Version 3. The tool simplifies data extraction from Widnows System Resource Usage Monitor (SRUM). This database logs how much resources software used for 30 days, and is invaluable to find out what software was executed when and if it sent or received netw…

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East Cleveland's interim mayor reflects on first month in office 51:35

21d ago51:35

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Sandra Morgan was appointed to serve as East Cleveland's interim mayor in late February, following the suspension of Mayor Brandon King, who soon faces trial for corruption-related charges.By Ideastream Public Media

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SANS Stormcast Monday, April 28th: Image Steganography; SAP Netweaver Exploited 7:55

22d ago7:55

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Example of a Payload Delivered Through Steganography Xavier and Didier published two diaries this weekend, building on each other. First, Xavier showed an example of an image being used to smuggle an executable past network defenses, and second, Didier showed how to use his tools to extract the binary. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Example%20of%20a%20…

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Mayor says lakefront development will happen with or without the Browns| Reporters Roundtable 51:28

24d ago51:28

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Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb delivered his state of the city Wednesday and said the city needs to be resilient due to cuts and proposed cuts from the Trump administration and Congress. Washington is not coming to save us, the mayor said. He touched on the accomplishments made in his first term and touched on a number of other topics. Bibb said the c…

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SANS Stormcast Friday, April 25th: SMS Gateway Scans; Comvault Exploit; Patch Window Shrinkage; More inetpub issues; 6:38

25d ago6:38

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Attacks against Teltonika Networks SMS Gateways Attackers are actively scanning for SMS Gateways. These attacks take advantage of default passwords and other commonly used passwords. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Attacks%20against%20Teltonika%20Networks%20SMS%20Gateways/31888 Commvault Vulnerability CVE-2205-34028 Commvault, about a week ago, publishe…

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Composting helps take a bite out of the food waste piling up in landfills 52:02

25d ago52:02

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According to the United Nations, food waste now accounts for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.By Ideastream Public Media

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SANS Stormcast Thursday, April 24th: Honeypot iptables Maintenance; XRPL.js Compromise; Erlang/OTP SSH Vuln affecting Cisco 5:44

26d ago5:44

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Honeypot Iptables Maintenance and DShield-SIEM Logging In this diary, Jesse is talking about some of the tasks to maintain a honeypot, like keeping filebeats up to date and adjusting configurations in case your dynamic IP address changes https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Honeypot%20Iptables%20Maintenance%20and%20DShield-SIEM%20Logging/31876 XRPL.js Compro…

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Northeast Ohio Catholics mourn Pope Francis and discuss his legacy 51:42

26d ago51:42

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Catholics worldwide are mourning the death of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff died Monday, one day after he blessed the Easter crowds gathered in Rome. Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of social justice with his primary concern for the world's poor and a focus on environmental stewardship.By Ideastream Public Media

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Unplanned consequences? Planning Bill steams ahead and British Steel scoop 15:20

26d ago15:20

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists discuss: The attempts being made by MPs to amend the controversial Planning and Infrastructure Bill. How documents obtained by ENDS have revealed th…

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SANS Stormcast Wednesday, April 23rd: More xorsearch Updates; DKIM Replay Attack; SSL.com Vulnerability Fixed 6:18

27d ago6:18

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xorsearch.py: Ad Hoc YARA Rules Adhoc YARA rules allow for easy searches using command line arguments without having to write complete YARA rules for simple use cases like string and regex searches https://isc.sans.edu/diary/xorsearch.py%3A%20%22Ad%20Hoc%20YARA%20Rules%22/31856 Google Spoofed via DKIM Replay Attack DKIM replay attacks are a known i…

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Great Lakes, tiny threats: Experts explore the impacts of microplastics 50:39

27d ago50:39

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The issue of microplastics continues to grow as a threat to public health and the environment. Local researchers and engineers are tackling the problem through educational programming and innovative filtration technology.By Ideastream Public Media

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SANS Stormcast Tuesday, April 22nd: Phishing via Google; ChatGPT Fingerprint; Asus AI Cloud Vuln; PyTorch RCE 5:35

28d ago5:35

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It's 2025, so why are malicious advertising URLs still going strong? Phishing attacks continue to take advantage of Google s advertising services. Sadly, this is still the case for obviously malicious links, even after various anti-phishing services flag the URL. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/It%27s%202025...%20so%20why%20are%20obviously%20malicious%2…

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West Side Market marks one year since transitioning to non-profit leadership 52:09

28d ago52:09

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The Cleveland Public Market Corporation has been running the West Side Market since April of 2024.By Ideastream Public Media

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SANS Stormcast Monday, April 21st: MSFT Entra Lockouts; Erlang/OTP SSH Exploit; Sonicwall Exploit; bubble.io bug 7:31

29d ago7:31

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Microsoft Entra User Lockout Multiple organizations reported widespread alerts and account lockouts this weekend from Microsoft Entra. The issue is caused by a new feature Microsoft enabled. This feature will lock accounts if Microsoft believes that the password for the account was compromised. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/widesp…

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Akron superintendent placed on paid leave | Reporters Roundtable 50:58

1M ago50:58

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The board of the Akron Public Schools placed Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid administrative leave this week after an independent investigation found credible allegations of abusive behavior, bullying and retaliation toward staff. The board held a special meeting this week after receiving the report. Robinson signed a five-year contract with…

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SANS Stormcast Friday, April 18th: Remnux Cloud Environment; Erlang/OTP SSH Vuln; Brickstorm Backdoor Analysis; GPT 4.1 Safety Controversy 6:18

1M ago6:18

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RedTail: Remnux and Malware Management A description showing how to set up a malware analysis in the cloud with Remnux and Kasm. RedTail is a sample to illustrate how the environment can be used. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/RedTail%2C%20Remnux%20and%20Malware%20Management%20%5BGuest%20Diary%5D/31868 Critical Erlang/OTP SSH Vulnerability Researchers …

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Economists worry Ohio's agricultural sector could be hit by Trump's tariffs 51:28

1M ago51:28

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Some academics think that President Trump's 100+% tariffs on China could have an adverse effect on the state's farmers, who export a lot of corn and soybeans.By Ideastream Public Media

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