A new joint advisory from the US and Australia. BackConnect evolution. Cl0p counts coup. Ransomware trends. DDoS for influence. It’s “dot-mil,” Nigel.

A joint warning on IDOR vulnerabilities. IcedID’s BackConnect protocol evolves over one year. Cl0p claims to have accessed data from another Big Four accounting firm. Ransomware victims increased significantly in 2023. Cyberattacks support influence operations. Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger joins us to discuss the Biden Administration's recent cyber initiatives. Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director at CISA, looks at cybersecurity performance goals. And spelling counts.

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