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Microsoft, DoD, Alexa, Intel, Aaran Leyland, & Side Channel Attacks – SWN #105

March 9, 2021

This week Dr. Doug talks More Microsoft attacks and more info on the Exchange server attacks, a new Intel Side Channel attack, Your python may be poisoned, the DoD let down its guard on contractors, & Aaran Leyland returns for guest Expert Commentary!

Full episode and show notes

Hosts

Doug White

Doug White

Professor at Roger Williams University

https://securedigitallife.com/

1. Fake Google reCaptcha attack phishes for Office365 Users
2. Hafnium attack explained with source code examples.
3. New Side Channel Attack targets Intel with Ring Interconnect latency attack
https://www.instapaper.com/read/1393789534 -- source code
4. GAO reports that DoD contractors are not subject to Cybersecurity Requirements
5. Poisoned Python Packages Proliferate
6. Can Alexa listen to your heartbeat out there in the dark?

Aaran Leyland

Aaran Leyland

Cyber security lead EMEA at Defence

http://restrictedaccessltd.co.uk/

1. Singapore Airlines the latest victim of supply chain attack

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