Security Squawk - The Business of Cybersecurity

What if paying the ransom guaranteed you'd still lose everything? In this week's Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan, Reginald, and Randy break down one of the most disturbing ransomware developments yet—Anubis ransomware, which encrypts your data and wipes it out regardless of payment. There's no negotiation. No way back. We also dive into: Nova Scotia Power breach – A cyberattack hits a major utility provider. Is our infrastructure truly ready for what's coming? Israel-Iran cyber war risks – As these nations trade digital blows, U.S. businesses may find themselves caught in the crossfire. Insider threats exposed – It's not just rogue employees. Negligence and poor culture may be your biggest risk factor. Motel 6 data leak – An investment firm mishandled sensitive data, exposing customers and employees. Who's responsible when partners fumble? Tune in for expert insights, unfiltered opinions, and practical guidance on how these threats could impact your business—and what to do about it.

From the confirmed AT&T breach leaking 80+ million Social Security numbers to AI tools being labeled a “data breach time bomb,” the threats are getting smarter, faster, and more destructive. On this episode of Security Squawk, Bryan, Randy, and Andre break down the nonstop cyber carnage sweeping the U.S., with businesses, hospitals, and government agencies all taking hits. In this episode: AT&T's massive customer data leak finally confirmed AI's dangerous role in future data breaches Ransomware cripples a grocery giant, law enforcement, and mental health clinics Remote monitoring software exploited in hospital attacks Suspicious “outages” and confirmed data theft from major companies

This week on Security Squawk, we dive into the ransomware wave crashing across the U.S. From local governments like Lorain County and Durant to major healthcare providers and even Victoria's Secret, no one is off-limits. We also expose the dangerous rise of triple extortion ransomware and highlight the response playbooks from Kettering Health and the City of Abilene. Tune in as Bryan, Randy, and Andre break it all down and offer insights you can't afford to miss.

This week on the Security Squawk Podcast, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre break down a brutal stretch of ransomware attacks that took out hospital systems, 911 emergency services, telecoms, and even a grocery store supply chain. We cover how a zero-day exploit in Microsoft Windows is being used in real-world ransomware campaigns and how legal fallout is brewing for one cultural institution post-breach. From critical infrastructure to everyday consumer access, this episode reveals the growing impact and frequency of ransomware in 2025. Tune in to hear expert analysis and insight you won't get anywhere else. If this episode brings you value, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe—that's how you can help support the show without ads!

This week on Security Squawk, we're diving into high-impact cyber incidents affecting massive brands and vulnerable communities. From Adidas leaking customer data to a lawsuit following a ransomware attack that exposed survivor records, it's clear the cyber threat landscape is only heating up. We also look at Nucor's production shutdown, shocking stats showing most companies wait 4 months to report breaches, and a new debate—Is AI distracting IT from real security threats like ransomware? Tune in for expert takes, powerful insights, and practical questions every business leader should be asking.