Cybersecurity notes during the pandemic emergency. Twitter bots. Ransomware attack on a biotech firm. WHO updates. And how are the cyber gangs doing these days?

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CyberWire Daily at 10: A decade of leaks, espionage, and influence operations. [Special Edition]

In this special edition of CyberWire Daily’s 10th anniversary series, N2K CyberWire's Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner discuss leaks, espionage and influence operations over the past 10 years. Together they reflect on a decade of cybersecurity developments, focusing on the pivotal ...  Show more

 . 26min 27sec
The botnet browser blues.

International law enforcement disrupts the SocGholish botnet. The UK’s cyber chief says cybersecurity is a contest, not a risk register. Ukraine joins the EU’s cyber reserve. The Gentlemen gang sharpens its ransomware toolkit. A WordPress supply chain attack spreads malware. Crit ...  Show more

 . 25min 15sec

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