Cyber Brews - From Hacks to Heroes: 2024 in OT Cyber security
Cyber Brews - The Operational Technologies PodcastShow Notes
Welcome everybody to Series 2 of Cyber Brews the series that tries to make OT Cyber–Security Interesting!!
In this episode of Cyber Brews, we take a deep dive into the biggest cybersecurity stories we covered in 2024.
From shocking insider threat statistics to the evolving tactics of ransomware groups like Ransomhub, we break down the key trends shaping the cyber landscape.
We also revisit wild stories like the Dieselgate scandal, hackers targeting air-gapped systems, and even how lava lamps and internal door pass-codes played a role in security breaches.
Plus, we explore the unexpected collaboration between Western hackers and Russian organised crime groups.
So grab your brew and join us for a recap you won’t want to miss!
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