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Stay ahead of the latest cybersecurity trends with Cyberside Chats—your go-to cybersecurity podcast for breaking news, emerging threats, and actionable solutions. Whether you’re a cybersecurity pro or an executive who wants to understand how to protect your organization, cybersecurity experts Sherri Davidoff and Matt Durrin will help you understand and proactively prepare for today’s top cybersecurity threats, AI-driven attack and defense strategies, and more!
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Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Do you think your old cloud storage is harmless? Think again. This week on Cyberside Chats, Sherri and Matt dive into shocking new research from Watchtowr that reveals how hackers can take over abandoned Amazon S3 buckets—and use them to infiltrate government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and critical infrastructure. We’ll break down real-world examples of how this risk can be exploited, including malware-laced software updates, hijacked VPN configurations, and compromised open-source dependencies. Plus, we’ll share practical strategies to protect your organization from this growing cybersecurity threat!
Links & Resources:
- Watchtowr’s Research on Abandoned S3 Buckets: https://labs.watchtowr.com/8-million-requests-later-we-made-the-solarwinds-supply-chain-attack-look-amateur/
- How Encryption Works by Sherri: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALsXbShTWJk
- LMG Security’s Cloud Security Audits: https://www.LMGsecurity.com/services/advisory-compliance/cloud-security-assessment/
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