The 'HEAL Security Dispatch Daily Digest' podcast, hosted by Richard Simmons from London, expertly navigates the interconnected worlds of healthcare and cybersecurity, offering the latest insights and trends in the field. The episode aired on Monday, the 5th of August 2024, delves into a range of pressing cybersecurity issues, from the sophisticated cyber-operations of China's Evasive Panda group compromising an ISP to push malicious software updates, to critical vulnerabilities in Dolphin and Apache OfBiz that pose significant risks if left unpatched. Additionally, the podcast highlights the ingenious tactics of North Korean hackers exploiting VPN update processes, the emergence of LeakSignal in enhancing data security through innovative technology, and the sobering repercussions of a ransomware attack on Keytronic, resulting in losses exceeding $17 million. These segments underline the evolving tactics of state-sponsored hackers, the importance of maintaining robust cybersecurity measures, and the ongoing battle against cyber threats to protect organizational data integrity. 
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Cyber Threats Escalate: State-Sponsored Attacks and Innovative Defenses Unveiled

In this episode, David Warren – Co-Founder and Chairman of Bridgeford Trust Company – sits down with David Hammarberg, Partner at McKonly & Asbury. David Hammarberg has been an integral part of Bridgeford’s family of companies from the start, serving as our outsourced IT Director. With his extensive expertise in information technology, cybersecurity, and overall company security, he has played a crucial role in shaping our approach to protecting sensitive data.

Listen in as they explore how data leaks, such as the Pandora Papers, and the rise of cyber threats have transformed the IT industry. Drawing on David Hammarberg’s insights, they discuss how Bridgeford has navigated these challenges, focusing on key issues like social engineering, employee training (or the lack thereof), and vendor management. 

Bridgeford's commitment to protecting client privacy is reinforced by our decision to establish our trust charter in South Dakota, a state known for its strong trust privacy laws. This episode concludes with a discussion on how Bridgeford leverages both South Dakota fiduciary law and cutting-edge cybersecurity measures. David Hammarberg shares industry best practices, the ongoing evolution of cybersecurity, and strategies for maintaining a balance between efficient business operations and robust security protocols.

Episode 43 – Data Leaks to Cybersecurity: Protecting Privacy with David Hammarberg

The HEAL Security Dispatch Daily Digest, hosted by Richard Simmons from London, delivers a comprehensive overview of the latest cybersecurity news with a focus on the intersection of healthcare and digital security. In the April 29, 2025 edition, the podcast examines a critical vulnerability in Apache Tomcat exposing essential infrastructure to potential attacks, and a surge in cybercriminal tactics like secret scanning in repositories and stealthy malware evasion. It also highlights technology developments, including the release of OpenBSD 7.7 with performance and security upgrades, and coverage from the RSA Conference 2025 where agentic AI took center stage in transforming cybersecurity. Other notable stories include a major IT outage impacting 45 hospitals due to an Oracle Health error, WhatsApp’s new privacy-first AI processing feature, and Apple’s response to newly discovered AirPlay vulnerabilities that risk zero-click exploits. The digest emphasizes the urgency of proactive security in an evolving threat landscape. 
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Cybersecurity Daily Digest: Apache Tomcat Flaw, Oracle Health Outage, and AI at RSA by Microsoft

The Daily HEAL Security Dispatch Podcast is a leading source for up-to-the-minute news and deep insights in the realm of healthcare cybersecurity and threat intelligence. 

At the heart of HEAL Security's vision is the commitment to equipping organizations and individuals with rapid, contextually rich cybersecurity updates, establishing itself as a pivotal force in unifying practice and data against the ingenious tactics of criminal and malicious entities. HEAL Security is fervently devoted to constructing a robust resource and community that champions the defense of the healthcare sector against the growing cyber threats from organized crime groups and antagonistic nation-states. Our core focus encompasses the protection of vital IT infrastructures, the security of sensitive patient and clinical information, the safeguarding of critical healthcare systems, and the assurance of continuous, undisturbed patient care services.

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