CyberSecurity News Byte

Welcome to CyberSecurity News Byte with Jim Guckin, your one-stop resource for the latest cybersecurity news, updates, and discussions. Our podcast is a vital tool for CyberSecurity and IT professionals, as well as technology leaders, who need to stay on top of the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Hosted ByJim Guckin

Welcome to CyberSecurity News Byte with Jim Guckin, your one-stop resource for the latest cybersecurity news, updates, and discussions. Our podcast is a vital tool for CyberSecurity and IT professionals, as well as technology leaders, who need to stay on top of the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Each week, we delve into the most significant cybersecurity stories from around the globe. Whether it’s a new vulnerability discovered, a major data breach, or the rollout of a critical security patch, we aim to keep our listeners informed and prepared. We go beyond the headlines, breaking down complex issues into easy-to-understand segments, providing insights into the potential implications and countermeasures that professionals can take.

We also spotlight the latest cybersecurity tools and strategies, and occasionally invite industry experts for special guest interviews. These conversations aim to provide real-world perspectives, best practices, and future predictions about the world of cybersecurity.

But our podcast isn’t just about listing off news stories. We make sure to facilitate a deeper understanding of how these cybersecurity issues impact not only businesses and their IT infrastructure, but also the everyday user. We discuss preventive measures, remediation strategies, and forecast trends, giving our audience the knowledge to stay one step ahead.

Whether you’re a seasoned cybersecurity veteran, an IT professional navigating the cyber landscape, a tech leader shaping your organization’s digital policies, or a tech enthusiast interested in the world of cybersecurity, our podcast is here to keep you updated and informed, while also sparking thought-provoking conversations on the critical cybersecurity issues of today and tomorrow.

So, if you’re keen to stay in the loop with the rapidly changing world of cybersecurity, make sure to tune in each week to CyberSecurity News Byte with Jim Guckin. We look forward to being part of your cybersecurity journey.


All Episodes

Episode 54: April 24 2023

This week, I talk about the new phishing scams that’s targeting Microsoft Teams; how the LockBit Ransomware Group looking at Apple; that an employee at a company sent confidential data of 256,000 consumers to their personal email and the new wave of ChatGPT-Themed scam attacks that are on the Rise.

Episode 53: April 17 2023

Pentagon Document Leak, NCR was the victim of BlackCat ransomware gang, Free Movie Sites are a bad idea, Vice Society Ransomware Using Stealthy PowerShell Exfiltration

Episode 52: April 03 2023

This week we talk about the cyber gang posing as another gang to try and extort more money out of the victims of a recent cyber attack. We talk about the non-technical fallout of a ransomware attack from DISH networks. The big 3CX attack, is finally attributed to a hacking group and Ukrainian hacktivists use social engineering to get important information.

Episode 51: March 27 2023

Instagram scam uses fake SHEIN gift cards as lure, Linus Tech Tips Hacked, Another one bites the dust, Fake IRS tax email delivers Emotet malware

Episode 50: March 20 2023

Google Pixel flaw allowed recovery of redacted, cropped images., Actively Exploited Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability Imperils Microsoft 365 Apps, Emotet malware now distributed in Microsoft OneNote files to evade defenses, Hackers Use AI-Generated YouTube Videos to Spread Info-stealers

Episode 49: March 13 2023

Batloader uses Google Ads, Crypto: Pay to Earn Scam, Akamai has mitigated the largest DDoS…So Far, Xenomorph Android Banking Trojan Returns

Episode 48: March 06 2023

Popular fintech apps expose exploitable secrets, Microsoft Word RCE PoC is public, Phishing Campaign Targets Job Seekers and Employers, Old Vulnerabilities haunt organizations

Episode 47: February 27 2023

Ransomware Ransom at the right price, Fake Amazon Prime email abuses LinkedIn’s URL shortener, Wiper malware goes global, ChatGPT

Episode 46: February 20 2023

Fortinet Patches 40 Flaws, Twitter MMS MFA Disaster, Coinbase cyberattack targeted employees with fake SMS alert, Spain Orders Extradition of Alleged British Hacker to US