Rostislav Extradited, Cisco Patches Flaw, SAML SSO Bypassed & Skira Hits Schools
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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast that's here to tackle the world of cyber mayhem with a pinch of sarcasm and a whole lot of vigilance!
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Today's episode starts with the LockBit ransomware developer, Rostislav Panev, who has been extradited to the U.S. in a crime drama twist, facing charges with his fellow tech villains for attacking 2,500 targets in 120 countries and allegedly raking in half a billion dollars. Apparently, cybercrime doesn't pay, at least not indefinitely.
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In corporate news, Cisco has patched a denial of service flaw in its IOS XR software, which previously allowed cyber vandals to pull the plug on the Border Gateway Protocol with a single malevolent update. Because let's be honest, nobody truly wants more than 254 autonomous systems knocking on their door.
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Next, researchers unveil a shocker in securing single sign-ons. Turns out, slipping past SAML SSO authentication is as easy as solving a one-piece puzzle, leaving IT teams worldwide exasperated and hackers grinning like Cheshire cats.
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Meanwhile, "Hacktivists Gone Wild" features Carruth Compliance Consulting's unwanted cameo in a data breach epic, inadvertently exposing sensitive data from US school districts, thanks to Skira ransomware group.