• Tax Time Accelerates Phishing Attacks and Cybersecurity Expert Falsifies Credentials: Cyber Security Today for April 7, 2025

  • Apr 7 2025
  • Length: 9 mins
  • Podcast

Tax Time Accelerates Phishing Attacks and Cybersecurity Expert Falsifies Credentials: Cyber Security Today for April 7, 2025

  • Summary

  • In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers a range of crucial issues. With tax day approaching, Microsoft reports a rise in sophisticated tax-themed phishing campaigns. The IRS has issued a warning against using its name in phishing simulations to avoid legal repercussions. Furthermore, cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs reveals that Minnesota cybersecurity expert Mark Lanterman is under FBI investigation for potentially falsifying his credentials, impacting thousands of court cases. Lastly, several Australian superannuation funds have been targeted in a cyber scam, raising questions about the necessity of multifactor authentication for financial services. The episode emphasizes the need for stringent standards in cybersecurity expertise and shared responsibility in financial security.

    00:00 Introduction and Headlines
    00:24 Tax-Themed Phishing Scams on the Rise
    00:36 Microsoft's Findings and IRS Warnings
    01:32 Phishing Simulations and Legal Risks
    02:53 Educating Employees on Phishing
    03:15 Minnesota Cybersecurity Expert Under Scrutiny
    04:25 Allegations and Legal Implications
    05:52 Australian Retirement Funds Cyber Scam
    06:16 Impact and Response to the Breach
    07:07 The Need for Stronger Security Measures
    08:26 Conclusion and Contact Information

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