FBI Shuts Down Breach Forums and New Cyber Threats Unveiled

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In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses several major events, including the FBI's takedown of the Breach Forums portal. This site was associated with a significant Salesforce data breach and extortion campaign led by groups like Shiny Hunters and Scattered Lapses Hunters. Oracle users are also warned about a new critical vulnerability in the E-Business Suite, which could allow unauthorized data access without requiring login credentials. Additionally, the resurgence of the Asuru botnet, leveraging compromised IoT devices to execute large-scale DDoS attacks, raises concerns. The episode emphasizes the need for immediate patching and robust security measures by organizations and consumers alike. A positive note highlights a cybersecurity awareness initiative by the Indiana Toll Road.

00:00 FBI Takes Down Breach Forums 03:42 Oracle E-Business Suite Vulnerability 07:39 Massive Botnet Threatening US Networks 11:04 Community Cybersecurity Awareness 11:47 Conclusion and Sign-Off

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