Simply Cyber

🔴 Apr 15's Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1111

The episode of the Daily Cyber Threat Brief aired on April 15, 2026, blended community chatter with hard‑hitting cyber‑security news. The host, Dr. Gerald Oer, opened with a prediction that at least one story would involve compromised identities, then dove into the headline: ransomware gang Zero AP posted Crybit’s data on its leak site, threatening to expose Crybit members and escalating the usual double‑extortion playbook. Beyond the gang rivalry, Oer highlighted two free, instructor‑led webinars: one on the “age of directories and Kerberos” and another on the “token everywhere” error, both in partnership with Black Hills Information Security. He also promoted a Unix‑focused incident‑response training that teaches Velociraptor, Linux, and macOS artifact analysis—skills increasingly prized in the talent market. Listeners earn half a CPE credit for tuning in, reinforcing the brief’s educational angle. The host quoted his own hot take, likening the infighting to “Lord of the Flies” dynamics, and referenced a LinkedIn post by Eric Taylor of Barricade Cyber, who downloaded leaked Crybit files. Sponsors Threat Locker and Flare were spotlighted, with Threat Locker offering a deny‑by‑default, zero‑trust endpoint solution and Flare promoting its upcoming webinars. The segment underscores a shift toward identity‑centric threats, the growing sophistication of ransomware groups, and the need for specialized training. For security teams, the message is clear: strengthen identity and access management, monitor rival criminal activity, and leverage free, high‑quality training to stay ahead of evolving tactics.