Artwork

Content provided by Tech Newsday and Jim Love. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Tech Newsday and Jim Love or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

Cybersecurity Today: Hijacker Scams, Ransomware Attacks, and Summer Travel Threats

13:33
 
Share
 

Manage episode 485728054 series 2527257
Content provided by Tech Newsday and Jim Love. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Tech Newsday and Jim Love or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers critical updates in the world of cyber threats. The FBI warns of hijackers posing as IT support to infiltrate law firms, a Wisconsin city reveals a ransomware attack affecting 67,000 residents, and a Texas city refuses to pay a ransom, risking the public release of sensitive data. The episode also highlights the 3-2-1-1-0 backup strategy as a defense against ransomware and reports on sophisticated scams targeting summer travelers. Additionally, Jim previews tomorrow’s discussion on scammers targeting vulnerable groups.

00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:29 FBI Warns of IT Support Scams Targeting Law Firms 03:18 Ransomware Attack on Sheboygan, Wisconsin 05:24 Texas City Refuses Ransom Payment 07:05 Understanding the 3-2-1-1-0 Backup Strategy 09:37 Summer Travel Scams on the Rise 12:55 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

  continue reading

425 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 485728054 series 2527257
Content provided by Tech Newsday and Jim Love. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Tech Newsday and Jim Love or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers critical updates in the world of cyber threats. The FBI warns of hijackers posing as IT support to infiltrate law firms, a Wisconsin city reveals a ransomware attack affecting 67,000 residents, and a Texas city refuses to pay a ransom, risking the public release of sensitive data. The episode also highlights the 3-2-1-1-0 backup strategy as a defense against ransomware and reports on sophisticated scams targeting summer travelers. Additionally, Jim previews tomorrow’s discussion on scammers targeting vulnerable groups.

00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:29 FBI Warns of IT Support Scams Targeting Law Firms 03:18 Ransomware Attack on Sheboygan, Wisconsin 05:24 Texas City Refuses Ransom Payment 07:05 Understanding the 3-2-1-1-0 Backup Strategy 09:37 Summer Travel Scams on the Rise 12:55 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

  continue reading

425 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Quick Reference Guide

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play