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Jetflicks Piracy Convictions, Kaspersky Sanctions, UnitedHealth Ransomware Devastation

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In today’s episode, we discuss the conviction of five men behind the illegal streaming service Jetflicks (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/five-men-convicted-for-operating-illegal-streaming-site-jetflicks/), the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions on 12 Kaspersky executives following a software ban (https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/us-treasury-sanctions-12-kaspersky.html), and the details of the Change Healthcare ransomware attack that exposed sensitive medical data for millions (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/change-healthcare-lists-the-medical-data-stolen-in-ransomware-attack/). We cover the implications of these events on national security, legal consequences, and the impact on affected individuals.

00:00 Intro

01:00 Five Men Convicted for Jetflicks Piracy Empire

03:30 U.S. Treasury Targets 12 Kaspersky Execs in Sanctions

06:06 UnitedHealth Confirms Massive Data Breach Details

09:56 Outro

Video Episode: https://youtu.be/gEFHGaSbbCI

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Tags: Jetflicks, illegal streaming service, pirated, FBI, movie piracy, TV show piracy, online piracy, streaming crackdown, illicit streaming, cybersecurity, U.S. Treasury, sanctions, Kaspersky, cyber threats, ransomware attack, UnitedHealth, Change Healthcare, health data breach, personal information theft, medical data theft

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9. Types of information stolen in Change Healthcare attack
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Five men convicted for operating illegal streaming site Jetflicks

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/five-men-convicted-for-operating-illegal-streaming-site-jetflicks/

Key Information:

• Conviction Details:
  • A federal jury in Las Vegas convicted five individuals for operating Jetflicks, a significant illegal streaming service.
  • Jetflicks ran from 2007 to 2019 before the FBI shut it down.
• Service Scale:
  • Jetflicks offered over 10,500 movies and 183,000 TV episodes, pirated from platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.
  • The service attracted tens of thousands of paid subscribers, providing new episodes often the day after their TV release.
• Financial Impact:
  • The operation generated millions of dollars in illicit gains.
  • The U.S. Department of Justice noted substantial financial damages to copyright owners but did not provide specific figures.
• Individuals Involved:
  • Kristopher Dallmann, Douglas Courson, Felipe Garcia, Jared Jaurequi, and Peter Huber were all convicted.
  • Dallmann faces additional charges for money laundering, making his potential sentence up to 48 years in prison.
  • The other four face maximum sentences of five years each.
• Next Steps:
  • Sentencing will be decided by a federal district court judge, with the date yet to be scheduled.`

U.S. Treasury Sanctions 12 Kaspersky Executives Amid Software Ban

https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/us-treasury-sanctions-12-kaspersky.html

`- Sanctions Announcement:

• The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned 12 senior executives at Kaspersky Lab, following a ban by the Commerce Department on Kaspersky software and services in the U.S.
• Actionable Insight: Be aware of potential impacts on global cybersecurity dynamics and consider alternative security solutions if currently relying on Kaspersky products.
• Commitment to Cybersecurity Integrity:
  • Brian E. Nelson, Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, emphasized the U.S. commitment to protecting its cyber domain from malicious threats.
  • Question for Listeners: How do you think these sanctions will affect global cybersecurity policies? Share your thoughts with us.
• Scope of Sanctions:
  • Sanctions target 12 C-suite and senior-level executives but do not extend to Kaspersky Lab itself or its founder and CEO, Eugene Kaspersky.
  • Engagement Tip: Consider discussing in your team meetings how leadership changes at major cybersecurity firms could impact your organization’s security posture.
• List of Sanctioned Executives:
  • Key roles affected include the COO, Deputy CEO, Chief Business Development Officer, and several vice presidents and heads of business units.
  • Critical Implication: Monitoring the leadership shakeup can provide insights into potential changes in Kaspersky’s operational strategies.
• Commerce Department Ban:
  • As of July 20, 2024, Kaspersky is prohibited from offering its software and services in the U.S., having been added to the Entity List due to national security concerns.
  • Efficiency Note: Prioritize reviewing and updating any Kaspersky-related security protocols before the ban takes effect.
• Russia’s Response:
  • Russia claims the ban is a typical move by the U.S. to limit foreign competition, while Kaspersky asserts it has no ties to the Russian government.`

Change Healthcare lists the medical data stolen in ransomware attack

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/change-healthcare-lists-the-medical-data-stolen-in-ransomware-attack

`- Massive Data Exposure Announced:

• UnitedHealth confirms the types of medical and patient data stolen in the Change Healthcare ransomware attack.
• Affected data includes health insurance details, medical records, billing info, and personal identifiers like Social Security numbers.
• Key takeaway: Be vigilant with your health data; monitor for signs of misuse.
• Scope of the Breach:
  • UnitedHealth CEO reveals that approximately one-third of Americans might be impacted.
  • Actionable Insight: Consider enrolling in credit monitoring and identity theft protection services offered by Change Healthcare.
• Impact and Response:
  • The attack led to significant disruptions in the US healthcare system, especially affecting pharmacies’ ability to process claims.
  • Educational Note: Multi-factor authentication (MFA) could have prevented this breach. Ensure your organization implements MFA for all access points.
• Ransom Payment and Fallout:
  • UnitedHealth paid a ransom of $22 million, which resulted in internal conflict among the attackers.
  • Despite the ransom payment, some data was still leaked, leading to additional demands.
  • Financial Impact: The breach has cost UnitedHealth $872 million so far.
• Next Steps for Affected Individuals:
  • Formal data breach notifications will be sent out in July.
  • Affected individuals can visit changecybersupport.com for more information and to sign up for free credit monitoring.
  • Listener Engagement: Have you checked if your healthcare provider offers identity theft protection? Share your experiences with us!`