Security Squawk - The Business of Cybersecurity

Today on Security Squawk we are breaking down three different incidents that all point to the same underlying issue. Basic security failures with real consequences. An Oregon state agency exposes personal information tied to environmental complaints. Nissan suffers a ransomware incident that leaks nearly 900 gigabytes of internal data. And an Illinois government agency exposes sensitive informatio...

University of Phoenix confirms a massive data breach affecting almost 3.5 million current and former students, staff, and partners after attackers exploited a zero-day in Oracle E-Business Suite. We break down the implications for identity theft risk and breach response. Next, Andre explains why most existing medical devices would fail the FDA's new cybersecurity standards and how healthcare organ...

In this annual Security Squawk tradition, we do two things most people avoid: accountability and predictions. First, we break down the top cyber-attacks of 2025 and translate them into what actually matters for business owners, IT pros, and MSPs. Then we grade our predictions from last year using real outcomes. No excuses. No hand waving. No “well technically.” Why does this episode ma...

Cyber attacks are no longer a future problem or a Silicon Valley issue. They are happening right now across the United States, quietly and relentlessly, targeting local governments, public agencies, schools, police departments, fire services, and critical infrastructure that most people rely on every day. In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, we break down the uncomfortable truth about t...

This episode breaks down the true scale of the cybercrime economy. Randy covers the Marquis vendor breach that exposed data across more than 74 banks and credit unions and highlights the ongoing weakness in third-party risk. Andre examines the FinCEN report showing over 2 billion in ransomware payments last year and reveals how organized these criminal groups have become. Bryan closes with a deep...

This episode breaks down three major cybersecurity stories that reveal exactly where businesses are exposed and how fast the threat landscape is shifting. We analyze how a ransomware group hijacked an emergency alert system to trigger fake national warnings, why more than half of retailers are still paying ransoms despite stronger defenses, and what security leaders should expect heading into 2026...

In this Security Squawk episode, Brian Horning from Xact IT is joined by guests to unpack three real ransomware incidents, the rapid rise of “The Gentlemen” gang, and how attackers bypass basic security by turning off tools like Windows Defender. You'll learn why relying only on built-in protections creates dangerous blind spots, what layered security with EDR, SOC monitoring, and log...

In this episode of Security Squawk, we dig into three major cyber incidents — the DoorDash data breach exposing users' contact info, the Logitech zero-day and data-theft campaign tied to Clop, and the ransomware attack on the Pennsylvania AG office. We break down how each attack played out, what it means for MSPs and business owners, and how you can protect your organisation when the threat...

In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre break down three major cybersecurity failures hitting government, media, and healthcare. We expose how a single employee action triggered a Nevada ransomware attack, why stolen Slack credentials led to a major Nikkei data leak, and how new NHS and Doctor Alliance breaches highlight the growing crisis in...

In this week's episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre break down three major cybersecurity incidents that show how no industry is immune — from universities and government contractors to the British Library itself. We dig into a 1.2 million-record donor data breach, a ransomware-driven shutdown, and the growing supply-chain risk for MSPs and IT...

In this week's Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre break down three massive cybersecurity stories shaping 2025. Bryan kicks off with Qilin — the ransomware gang behind over 700 global attacks this year. Andre covers a New York city that paid a $150,000 ransom to restore operations after a crippling hit. And Randy unpacks a major ISP email breach in Austral...

In this week's episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre tackle three major cybersecurity stories that show how the digital landscape is shifting fast, and why business owners, IT pros, and MSPs can't afford to get complacent. Andre kicks things off with the end of an era: Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10, even though nearly 41% of...

In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre break down three major cybersecurity stories that show just how messy 2025 has become for data protection. Randy covers the WestJet breach that exposed more than 1.2 million customers, proving even major airlines can't keep turbulence out of their networks. Andre unpacks how the NSW government accidental...

In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre dissect three headline-making cybersecurity incidents that highlight how threats keep evolving—just in different directions. Randy kicks things off with WestJet's massive data breach, where over 1.2 million customers had their information exposed, showing how even major airlines struggle with prote...

In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung and Randy Bryan break down how ransomware keeps evolving and why businesses can't afford to let their guard down. Bryan covers three major stories: a ransomware attack on Volvo's supplier that exposed sensitive employee data, new research showing that 80% of ransomware victims get hit again, and how the Akira ransomware gang is flipping...

In this episode of Security Squawk, Bryan and Randy break down two major cyber stories with real-world lessons for IT leaders and MSPs. First, a FinWise Bank insider breach tied to American First Finance exposed data on nearly 689,000 customers—highlighting offboarding failures and insider risk. Then, a ransomware attack on U.S.-based Collins Aerospace disrupted airport check-in systems acro...

In this week's Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung and Randy Bryan break down two major cybersecurity threats making headlines. First, Bryan covers how artificial intelligence is already supercharging ransomware, making attacks faster, cheaper, and harder to stop. Then Randy dives into the massive ShinyHunters breach that leaked sensitive data from Vietnam's national credit bureau, putting mill...

This week on Security Squawk, Bryan Hornung and Randy Bryan break down two hard-hitting cybersecurity stories. Jaguar Land Rover's production lines grind to a halt after a massive cyberattack, showing how ransomware directly disrupts global manufacturing. Meanwhile, CISOs face mounting pressure to stay silent about breaches, raising serious questions about transparency, accountability, and corpora...

This week on Security Squawk, Randy and Bryan tackle two major cyber stories shaping 2025. First, Anthropic admits hackers are weaponizing its AI tools, giving cybercriminals a terrifying new advantage in building attacks faster than ever. Then, Bryan breaks down how Amazon disrupted a sophisticated campaign by Russia's APT29 (Cozy Bear), which abused Microsoft 365 device code authentication and c...

While everyone obsesses over AI security, the old-school cyber threats are piling up. In this episode of the Security Squawk Podcast, hosts Bryan Hornung and Randy Bryan break down four major incidents that prove ransomware, breaches, and network shutdowns aren't going anywhere. We cover: Nevada state offices crippled by a major security incident Farmers Insurance data breach affecting over 1 mill...

In this week's Security Squawk Podcast, hosts Bryan Hornung and Randy Bryan deliver an unfiltered breakdown of the week's most pressing cybersecurity headlines. We're talking about the Workday breach that exposed Salesforce customer data without a single file encrypted—just stolen credentials and surgical precision. Next up, we expose how Akira ransomware is turning cybercrime into marketing...

In this episode of Security Squawk Podcast, hosts Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre tackle major cybersecurity events impacting high-profile targets. First, luxury fashion giant Chanel falls victim to a devastating cyberattack, compromising customer data. Next, the city of St. Paul grapples with widespread tech disruptions linked to a cybersecurity incident, revealing municipal vulner...

This week on the Security Squawk Podcast, we're diving into three major cybersecurity incidents that highlight just how vulnerable even the most well-known organizations still are in 2025. First up, we cover the massive data breach at Co-op, where all 6.5 million members had their personal information stolen. That's right—every single member. We unpack what went wrong, how the breach was dis...

Another week, another round of cyber fails making headlines. In this episode of Security Squawk, we break down how some of the biggest names in tech and business are still getting owned by basic mistakes. This week: Dell's breach exposes critical platforms to extortion groups ️ A 158-year-old company destroyed by one weak password Ransomware still targeting hospitals while reports claim it is in d...

Ransomware attacks are exploding in 2025, and cybercriminals are getting bolder — and richer. In this episode of Security Squawk, we break down the latest schemes, lawsuits, and trends you need to know: Interlock ransomware's new ‘FileFix' malware trick Krispy Kreme sued for exposing employee data Ransomware attacks nearly double in 2025 Hackers getting 80% payouts to keep the attacks...