The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the recent data breach at Change Healthcare. The breach was facilitated by the absence of multi-factor authentication (MFA) on their Citrix portal, allowing threat actors to easily access and compromise the system. The attack, attributed to the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group, resulted in significant operational disruptions and financial losses estimated at $872 million​. The breach is particularly concerning because medical records, unlike financial information, do not have a shelf life and remain valuable indefinitely. This makes healthcare data a prime target for cybercriminals​​. The aftermath of the breach has seen a considerable impact on the cash flow of medical providers due to disruptions in payment processing and other critical services​. In response to the breach, government agencies like the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have taken steps to mitigate the impact. CMS, for instance, has allowed states to make interim Medicaid payments to affected providers​​, and OCR is actively investigating the incident and reminding covered entities of their breach notification obligations under HIPAA​. Lawmakers have also been engaged, with discussions around the breach occurring in senate hearings and the deployment of class-action lawsuits against UnitedHealth Group, accusing it of inadequate cybersecurity measures that led to the breach​. Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Ryan Smith, the Founder/CEO of QFunction. QFunction partners with medium-size business owners and CISOs to hunt for threats by focusing on anomalies in their existing data rather than trying to identify and label every type of threat individually. Instead of implementing yet another security tool in your environment, QFunction augments your existing security stack with AI/ML that let clients quickly sift through their noise and detect attacks before they even materialize. Ryan can be reached via email: RYAN@QFUNCTION.AI or by phone: +1 (424) 271-5081 Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Sergio Athanasso, the Founder & Managing Attorney of Sergio Law, PLLC (+1 (724) 350-9718), a US immigration law firm. Sergio Law focuses exclusively on business and individual immigration services with a seamless approach that aims to improve workforce mobility, grow startups, enable clients to understand the immigration process as a whole, and effectively assist each individual and company with their available options. Sergio is licensed to practice under the District of Columbia Bar and the New York State Bar. He has a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh Law School and a Bachelor of Science with a double major in International Relations and Spanish from Duquesne University. He has worked at some of the top immigration firms in the US including Fragomen and Dentons. He has also provided legal counsel to Tennis Roofing & Asphalt Inc. Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Karisya "Ysa" Moran-Adames, a Corporate Banking Analyst at MUFG and the Founder/CEO of Project SonrYsa, a community-focused effort that began as a food program for low-income families that has expanded to encompass a wide range of initiatives including educational programs targeting low-income communities. The conversation touched on her family background, her volunteering and community organizing efforts, thoughts on social media and privacy, online safety and password reuse, and more. Support the Show.

In this episode of The Cyber Case Files Podcast, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed some of the U.S. federal investigations involving cybersecurity incidents in April 2024. You can get The Cyber Case Files Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Part 1: Jareh Sebastian Dalke (0:32) Part 2: Banmeet Singh (4:03) Part 3: LabHost (8:10) Part 4: Avraham Eisenberg (12:16) Part 5: H. Harooni, R. Kazemifar, K.B. Salmani, and A.S. Nasab (15:14) Part 6: Niselio Barros Garcia Jr. (23:20) Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Renée Gould, a Collection Development Librarian at Saint Leo University, Florida. The conversation touched on several topics including parenting, screen time and parental controls for kids, responsible uses of social media, secure password practices, the impact of AI in the education industry, and more. Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Dr. Paul Rivera, the VP and Co-Founder of BeActChange, an organization he co-founded with his wife, Dr. Esther Zeledón. BeActChange is focused on facilitating personal and organizational growth, with a mission to empower individuals and groups to articulate their purpose, align their goals, and maximize their impact on the world. Dr. Rivera, with his background in international economics, and Dr. Zeledón, an expert in transformational coaching, combine their expertise to provide consulting services, workshops, and personal development programs. They emphasize storytelling as a powerful tool for change, encouraging clients to engage with their own stories to unlock their potential​. Dr. Zeledón has also authored a book titled "Creating Your Limitless Life," which aims to help individuals overcome personal and professional barriers and lead fulfilling lives by listening to and amplifying their inner voices. This approach is designed with high achievers in mind, providing them with tools to navigate challenges and transform their potential into tangible success​. Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Philippe Humeau, the Founder of CrowdSec, an open-source security automation tool designed to protect websites, servers, and services from various types of cyber attacks. CrowdSec's core functionality revolves around analyzing logs from different sources (like web servers, firewalls, and system logs) to detect malicious behavior in real-time. Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Dr. Paul Ashley, the Chief Technology Officer at Anonyome Labs, a company that specializes in decentralized identity and privacy solutions. Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Richard Hollis, the Director of Risk Crew, a London-based, product-agnostic information security governance, risk and compliance management consultancy serving customers across Europe. Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Yasir Ali, the Founder and CEO of Polymer, a smart data loss prevention platform for SaaS and AI that automates the protection of sensitive information across SaaS apps such as Google Drive, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom with a 15-minute install. Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed a suspected Russia-linked electronic jamming incident on a Royal Air Force plane carrying UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed recent developments regarding AI in the U.S., Brazil, China. Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed insider threat attacks. Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presented five recent AI and cybersecurity -related news: 1. Claude 3.0 2. Quantum Computing Competition 3. Industrial Control Systems 4. Nvidia's Stock 5. Jack Teixeira's Guilty Plea Support the Show.

Host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Ileana Damaso for the second time on TBP. Ileana is an open-source intelligence (OSINT) aficionado and the conversation touched on ways to stay safe online and on social media, as well as how she uses OSINT to assist with Amber Alerts investigations and other cyber investigations. She was previously a guest on TBP (Episode 145 - May 4, 2022). Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the story of Kara in Florida. Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Nicholas "Nick" Hughes, the CEO of EITR Technologies, a services company that deals with DevSecOps platforms, automation, cloud cybersecurity, and lots more. The conversation touched on the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies on threat intelligence. Nick was previously a guest on TBP (Episode 215). Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed Apple's recent release of PQ3, a groundbreaking post-quantum cryptographic protocol specifically designed for its iMessage service. Episode Cover Photo by Tyler Lastovich on Unsplash Support the Show.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presented five recent cybersecurity incidents: 1. ResumeLooters 2. HijackLoader Malware 3. TinyTurla-NG Backdoor 4. TeaBot Banking Trojan 5. Konni APT Support the Show.