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A Door in Apple's Walled Garden - The 443 Podcast

This week on #the443podcast, Corey Nachreiner and Marc Laliberte covered Apple’s recent announcement describing how they will comply with the European Union’s new Digital Markets Act and what that means for the iPhone walled garden. Before that, they covered a data breach at Mercedes Benz thanks to an alternative authentication method. Additionally, we cover the roundup of vulnerabilities in Ivanti’s remote Policy Secure and Connect Secure products and how organizations should respond.

Malware Trends According to Our Internet Security Report

Malware attacks continue to be the order of the day for businesses. The adaptability of threats and the fact that new attack models spread almost daily mean they are still very much a concern among cybersecurity professionals. The rise of malicious threat actors seems unstoppable. According to Gartner, by 2025, 45% of organizations worldwide will have experienced attacks on their software, which represents a staggering 300% growth since 2021.

The 443 Podcast - Episode 279 - Could a Toothbrush Botnet Happen?

This week on the podcast, we cover a recent news post about an army of 3 million compromised toothbrushes taking down a Swiss website, causing millions in damages. After that, we discuss the United States DOJ's latest botnet takedown, this time targeting Volt Typhoon. We end the episode by walking through a CISA joint-publication giving guidance on how to defend against Living-of-the-Land (LotL) attacks.

Ransomware attacks cost companies millions in 2023

Ranging from the process of recovering stolen data to having to hire legal services, a cyberattack generates a series of costs that companies have to face. According to an IBM report, the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million in 2023, which represents an increase of 15% in three years. This seven-digit figure is clearly worrying.

Navigating the Landscape of Security Frameworks and Regulations: A Guide to Vulnerability Management and Patching

In today's rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations across all industries face an imperative need to safeguard their digital assets. Adherence to standard security frameworks, regulations, and insurance requirements is not just a strategic step towards a robust cybersecurity posture but a matter of compliance. These standards, regulations, and insurance requirements mandate ongoing vulnerability management and patching to mitigate risks and protect sensitive data.

The 443 Podcast - Episode 278 - A Door in Apple's Walled Garden

This week on the podcast, we cover Apple's recent announcement describing how they will comply with the European Union's new Digital Markets Act and what that means for the iPhone walled garden. Before that, we cover a databreach at Mercedez-Benze thanks to an alternative authentication method. Additionally, we cover the roundup of vulnerabilities in Ivanti's remote Policy Secure and Connect Secure products and how organizations should respond.