The Security box, podcast 54: Scammers Will Stop At Nothing

The technology blog and podcast and TSB

Hello Everyone! Welcome to podcast 54 of the Security Box. On this edition of the program, learn about Windows 11, the latest Microsoft operating system and what scammers are doing to monitize even while this version is still in beta. Next, come with us and learn about the latest in the average ransomware payments as it looks like they are declining, for now. We'll have news, notes, hopefully calls with questions or discussion throughout. If you want to leave feedback and you're listening through the podcast, call 602-887-5198 or email, imessage, whats app, or text your thoughts. The lines of communication are given throughout and I welcome what you have to say.

Topics

Here are the topics for today's program.

• Scammers are using fake Microsoft 11 installers to spread malware
• Average ransomware payment declined by 38% in second quarter of 2021, new Coveware report says Cyberscoop

Sans News Bites

Here are links to Sans News Bites, a newsletter by Sans Institute. While we may cover some of the items in these newsletters, you should read these to determine if something affects you.

• Sans News Bites for June 20, 2021 Sans News Bites
• Sans News bites for July 23, 2021 Sans Institute

News that have been read from around the web

The following is news that have been read from arount the web. Some may be blogged, some may not have been blogged.

• Serial Swatter Who Caused Death Gets Five Years in Prison Krebs on Security
• Spam Kingpin Peter Levashov Gets Time Served Krebs On Security
• Dutch police bust alleged 'Fraud Family' phishing service members Cyberscoop
• Kaseya obtains decryption key for victims of massive ransomware attack Cyberscoop
• An explosive spyware report shows limits of iOS, Android security Ars Technica

We hope you enjoy the program as much as we have bringing it together for you!