Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert, Talks Bitcoin Lawsuit, Hackers, More!

Both Segments: Scott Schober. Author/Cyber Security Expert.

Scott Schober is Computer America’s resident Cyber Security Expert, author of Hacked Again, and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems. He joins us monthly to talk the latest in cyber security and hacking, as well as any other topics that cross his plate. Tune in!

Today’s Topics Include:

Self-proclaimed bitcoin creator sued for allegedly stealing $5 billion worth of crypto, other assets
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/27/bitcoin-creator-craig-wright-accused-of-stealing-cryptocurrency-from-colleague.html

Hacker Who Never Hacked Anyone Gets 33-Month Prison Sentence
https://thehackernews.com/2018/02/malware-author-jailed.html

A Dozen Connecticut State Agencies Targeted by WannaCry Ransomware
https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/latest-security-news/dozen-connecticut-state-agencies-targeted-wannacry-ransomware/

Colorado Department of Transportation Shut Down 2K Computers after Ransomware Attack
https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/latest-security-news/colorado-department-of-transportation-shut-down-2k-computers-after-ransomware-attack/

50 percent of adults have not checked their credit since the Equifax breach
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/26/half-of-adults-have-not-checked-their-credit-since-equifax-breach.html

500 Million Breached Passwords Released by Researcher to Help Organizations Protect Their Systems
https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/latest-security-news/500-million-breached-passwords-released-researcher-help-organizations-protect-systems/

Security researchers spotted a new IoT botnet dubbed DoubleDoor
http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/69063/malware/doubledoor-iot-botney.html

And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!