CyberWire Daily

In today's podcast, we look at a variety of threats to taxpayers during the run-up to April 15. Ransomware continues its spread, now with UmbreCrypt, a CrypBoss variant. Cisco and SAP both issue significant patches. Anonymous refines its target list, and White Team vigilantes go after LizardSquad. VTech revises its terms and conditions (but this may not solve toy privacy issues). And we hear from the Johns Hopkins University's Joe Carrigan, who takes us through the privacy implications of some high-profile data breaches. http://thecyberwire.com

In today's podcast, we consider a possible shift in China's cyber espionage interests. Ransomware continues to spread indiscriminately. Analysts look at cyber company stock prices, and VCs continue to invest in the sector. The US President's budget is out, and analyzed—there's a lot of funding for cyber security. The White House issues a "National Cyber Security Action Plan." And we hear from the Johns Hopkins University’s Joe Carrigan, who takes us through the privacy implications of some high-profile data breaches.

In today's podcast, we continue to follow cyber crime's adoption of espionage tools. ISIS announces its priority targets. The UN and many member governments grapple with the challenge of developing counter-terror intelligence from online sources. Companies prepare for Privacy Shield. NSA supports undergraduate research at Marshall, East Tennessee State Universities. We also hear from the University of Maryland's Markus Rauschecker, who discusses the Department of Homeland Security's cyber mission. http://thecyberwire.com

In today's podcast, we discuss reports that hacktivists have released personal information gleaned from Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security databases. Anonymous engages a grab-bag of targets. Cyber stocks experience a sell-off. Governments continue their attempts to balance privacy and security. We also hear from the University of Maryland's Jonathan Katz, who explains key escrow. http://thecyberwire.com

In today's podcast, we hear some small signals that the ISIS narrative may be faltering. European governments struggle to accommodate privacy while addressing security. Malware gets more evasive, and ransomware retains its popularity among crooks. And finally, are some white hats approaching a line they shouldn't cross? We also hear from the University of Maryland's Markus Rauschecker, who discusses critical infrastructure's cyber risks and responses. http://thecyberwire.com

The Emissary Trojan evolves. An active campaign hits WordPress sites with the Nuclear exploit kit. A patch for Chromodo is coming. A former Norse insider disputes negative accounts of the company's business. Studies of trends in cyber conflict. Google moves against online radicalization. Card skimmers and malware-serving invoices.

SCADA security developments. Security company's fixing product flaws. Retail breaches. Safe Harbor's now Privacy Shield.