Host David Shipley discusses several critical cybersecurity incidents and developments. WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, faced a cybersecurity breach impacting its mobile app and internal systems. The airline is working with law enforcement to investigate while emphasizing the integrity of its…
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The Secret CISO: Navigating the Human and Technical Challenges in Cybersecurity
In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ hosts John Pinard and Jim Love introduce their unique show, ‘The Secret CISO,’ which aims to dive deep into the lives and thoughts of CISOs and similar roles, beyond the usual interview-style format. The…
AI Security Threats: Echo Leak, MCP Vulnerabilities, Meta’s Privacy Scandal, and the ‘Peep Show’
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses critical AI-related security issues, such as the Echo Leak vulnerability in Microsoft’s AI, MCP’s universal integration risks, and Meta’s privacy violations in Europe. The episode also explores the dangers…
Cybersecurity Today: State-Backed ChatGPT Misuse, Dark Gaboon Attacks, and Starlink Installation Controversy
This episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today’ hosted by Jim Love covers various significant events in the cybersecurity landscape. OpenAI has banned multiple ChatGPT accounts linked to state-sponsored hackers from countries including China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and the Philippines for developing…
Cybersecurity Today: Massive Smart TV Botnets and Major US Cyber Policy Overhaul
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley delves into alarming developments in the cybersecurity landscape. The FBI has flagged a massive malware campaign named Bad Box 2.0, which has compromised 1 million consumer devices globally, turning them into…
Cybersecurity Month in Review: Uncovering Digital and Physical Threats
In this episode of the ‘Cybersecurity Today: The Month in Review’ show, host Jim welcomes regular guests Laura Payne and David Shipley, along with newcomer Anton Levaja. The trio dives deep into various cybersecurity stories, analyzing trends, threats, and…
Cyber Extortion, Ukraine’s Cyber Offensive, and Chrome Trust Shake-up
Cybersecurity Today, hosted by Jim Love, delves into the latest in cyber threats. Cyber criminals have breached 20 organizations via convincing fake IT support calls, targeting Salesforce data for extortion. Ukraine’s intelligence claims a significant cyber operation against Russia’s…
Emergency Patches, Ransomware Exposes, and Rising QR Code Scams
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the latest urgent security updates and cyber threats. Google has released an emergency Chrome patch to fix a high-severity zero-day vulnerability, while Microsoft issued an emergency patch to resolve Windows…
Cybersecurity Incidents: Eddie Steeler Malware, ConnectWise Breach, and Nova Scotia Power Data Theft
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses several key cyber incidents affecting organizations and individuals. A new rust-based information stealer, known as Eddie Steeler, is being distributed via deceptive CAPTCHA verification pages. ConnectWise, a management software…
Pig Butchering: Operation Shamrock Fights Back
In this episode, the host delves into the alarming rise of ‘pig butchering’ scams, a form of fraud that preys on vulnerable and trusting individuals, often leaving them financially and emotionally devastated. These scams are orchestrated by organized crime…
Cybersecurity Today: Hijacker Scams, Ransomware Attacks, and Summer Travel Threats
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers critical updates in the world of cyber threats. The FBI warns of hijackers posing as IT support to infiltrate law firms, a Wisconsin city reveals a ransomware attack affecting…
Phishing Scams, DNS Hijacking, and Cybersecurity Leadership Shakeup
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love explores the intricacies behind phishing emails that cleverly spoof Microsoft addresses, making many fall for scams despite appearing legitimate. Love emphasizes the need for a stringent ‘zero trust’ approach to…
Unraveling Cyber Threats: Ransomware, Kidnapping, and Record-Breaking DDoS Attacks
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley dives into several alarming cyber incidents. The show starts with Nova Scotia Power’s confirmation of a ransomware attack that forced the shutdown of customer-facing systems and led to data being published…
From English Literature to Cybersecurity: A Journey Through Blockchain and Security
LINKS: https://distrust.co/ – Software page with OSS software Linux distro: https://codeberg.org/stagex/stagex Milksad vulnerability: https://milksad.info/ In this episode of Cybersecurity Today on the Weekend, host Jim Love engages in a captivating discussion with Anton Levi from Distrust. Anton shares his unique…
Cybersecurity Threats and Breaches: Critical Updates and Insights
In this episode of Cybersecurity today, host Jim Love reports on various critical cyber threats and data breaches. A newly discovered flaw in Windows Server 2025 allows attackers to seize full domain control, referred to by researchers as the…
Microsoft Emergency Patch, Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 Highlights, and Emerging Cybersecurity Threats
In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love discusses several urgent cybersecurity topics. Microsoft has released an emergency patch after a recent Windows update caused BitLocker recovery mode on certain systems, locking users out without warning. The issue stems…
The Monthly Cybersecurity Review: Data Breaches, Ransomware, and Critical Infrastructure
In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today’, host Jim Love is joined by panelists Laura Payne from White Tuque and David Shipley from Beauceron Security to review significant cybersecurity events over the past month. The discussion covers various impactful stories such…
Cybersecurity Updates: Major Ransomware Attacks Thwarted and Illegal Marketplaces Shut Down
In this episode, Jim Love discusses significant cybersecurity events including Coinbase’s refusal to pay a $20 million ransom after a data breach, Broadcom’s patch for VMware tools vulnerabilities, and Telegram’s shutdown of two illegal marketplaces handling $35 billion in transactions.…
Mark’s and Spencer Data Breach, Vulnerable Routers, Fortinet Exploits, and New Ransomware Threats
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers recent cybersecurity incidents including a data breach at Mark’s and Spencer, the FBI’s alert on outdated routers being exploited, and critical Fortinet vulnerabilities actively used in attacks. Additionally, the episode…
Cyber Threats Target HR, AI Tools, and Critical Infrastructure: A Comprehensive Update
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers a range of cyber threats including the Venom Spider malware targeting HR professionals, the emergence of the Noodlofile info stealer disguised as an AI video generator, and misinformation campaigns amid…
Exposing a Government Data Breach: Whistleblower Tells All – Cybersecurity Today Special Report
In this gripping episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love interviews Daniel Berulis, a self-described whistleblower who recently made a significant disclosure to the U.S. Congress. Berulis reveals the shocking details of tenant admin abuse within a governmental cloud environment,…
Critical Cybersecurity Breaches: OneDrive Default Settings, PowerSchool Ransom, and DOGE Staffer Compromises
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses recent cybersecurity breaches and vulnerabilities. Key topics include a security flaw in the new default setting of Microsoft OneDrive, a ransom incident involving PowerSchool that compromised student data, and the…
Critical Cybersecurity Breaches: OneDrive Default Settings, PowerSchuttool Ransom, and Doge Staffer Compromises
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses recent cybersecurity breaches and vulnerabilities. Key topics include a security flaw in the new default setting of Microsoft OneDrive, a ransom incident involving PowerSchuttool that compromised student data, and the…
6 Year Old Sleeper Attack Uncovered, Fake Bank Draft Scam, and Signal Tool Breach
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into a range of alarming cyber incidents. A six-year sleeper supply chain attack has compromised thousands of e-commerce websites, exploiting vulnerabilities in Magento extensions from vendors Tigren, Meetanshi, and Magesolution.…
Signal Version Used In National Security Scandal Has Flaws
Cybersecurity Today: Disney Data Theft, Signal Gate, and Major Apple Vulnerability In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses several key security incidents. Hacker ‘Null Bulge,’ real name Ryan Kramer, pleads guilty to stealing over 1.1 TB of…
Cybersecurity Today: Insights from BSides and RSAC
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love is joined by roving correspondent David Shipley to discuss his experiences at the BSides and RSAC conferences. They dive into the significant takeaways from BSides, including highlights from notable presentations such…
Cybersecurity News Roundup: Book Deals, Retail Attacks, Apple Spyware Alerts, and More
In this episode, host Jim Love discusses various cybersecurity topics including a book deal from CRC Press for those interested in cybersecurity, auditing, and leadership. Major cyber incidents involving two UK retailers, Co-op and Marks & Spencer’s, are detailed, highlighting…
Cybersecurity Incidents: Musk’s Staffers, Canadian Power Utility Attack, and Massive Password Leak
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses several major cybersecurity events. Two members of Elon Musk’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ reportedly gained access to classified US nuclear networks, though accounts were never activated. Nova Scotia Power…
Cybersecurity Updates: CEO Legal Troubles, Global Cyber Rules, Microsoft Fix Issues, and AI at B-Side SF
In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today’, host David Shipley covers multiple key stories: Veritaco CEO Jeffrey Bowie is charged with attempting to infect a hospital with malware. Global Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) call on world governments to harmonize cybersecurity…
Understanding SaaS Security: Insights, Challenges, and Best Practices
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into the topic of SaaS (Software as a Service) security. Sharing his early experiences promoting SaaS, Jim elaborates on its inevitable rise due to cost-effectiveness and shared development resources. The…
Record-Breaking Cybercrime Losses and Data Breaches in 2024
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses the FBI’s report on cybercrime losses in 2024, which reached a record $16.6 billion, marking a 33% increase from the previous year. The report highlights major types of cyber…
Cybersecurity Today: Virtual Employees, AI Security Agents, and CVE Program Updates
In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love discusses various pressing topics in the realm of cybersecurity. Highlights include Anthropic’s prediction on AI-powered virtual employees and their potential security risks, Microsoft’s introduction of AI security agents to mitigate workforce…
Cybersecurity Today: Allegations Against Elon Musk, Microsoft Lockout Issues, Cozy Bear’s New Malware, and Canada’s Anti-Fraud Proposals
Cybersecurity Today: Allegations Against Elon Musk, Microsoft Lockout Issues, Cozy Bear’s New Malware, and Canada’s Anti-Fraud Proposals In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, hosted by David Shipley, we examine several major cybersecurity stories. A whistleblower accuses Elon Musk’s team’s involvement…
The Secret CISO: Insights and Reflections from Cybersecurity Leaders
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today titled ‘The Secret CISO,’ host Jim Love, along with guests Octavia Howell, Daniel Pinsky, and John Pinard, delves into the personal and professional experiences of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). They share their…
Identity Theft and Tax Records, Purchasing Fake IDs for Hacker Forums and more: Cyber Security Today for April 16, 2025
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, hosted by Jim Love, the show salutes Katie Moussouris of Luta Security for her courage in speaking truth to power. The episode covers various significant news in the cybersecurity world: the explosion of identity…
Fortinet Exploits, Windows INET Folder, and AI Code Risks: Cyber Security Today for April 14
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses several pressing concerns in the cybersecurity landscape. Attackers have been exploiting Fortinet VPN devices to maintain access even after patches were applied; administrators are urged to upgrade and follow recovery…
Insights from a Tech Leader: Interview with TD Bank’s Chief Architect Licenia Rojas
In this captivating interview, host Jim Love sits down with Licenia Rojas, Senior Vice President and Chief Architect at TD Bank. They discuss Licenia’s journey in the technology sector, the importance of mentorship, and the role of continuous learning in…
OpenAI Shuts Down Spammer | New RAT Threatens Windows | WordPress Bug Exploited
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers the shutdown of a spammer exploiting OpenAI’s GPT model, a cybersecurity breach at the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and a new malware operation called ‘Operation End…
Critical Security Updates and Identity Management Insights
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers important security updates and warnings including critical flaws in WinRAR, a patch for a high severity zero-day vulnerability in Windows CLFS, and a security vulnerability in WhatsApp’s Windows desktop application.…
Tax Time Accelerates Phishing Attacks and Cybersecurity Expert Falsifies Credentials: Cyber Security Today for April 7, 2025
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers a range of crucial issues. With tax day approaching, Microsoft reports a rise in sophisticated tax-themed phishing campaigns. The IRS has issued a warning against using its name in phishing…
Cybersecurity Month-End Review: Oracle Breach, Signal Group Chat Incident, and Global Cybersecurity Regulations
In this episode of the cybersecurity month-end review, host Jim Love is joined by Daina Proctor from IBM in Ottawa, Randy Rose from The Center for Internet Security from Saratoga Springs, and David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security from Fredericton.…
Cybersecurity Today: Unauthorized Scans, Signal App Usage, AI Image Risks, and a Missing Professor
In this episode, host Jim Love discusses a rise in unauthorized network scans targeting Juniper and Palo Alto devices, raising concerns about espionage and botnet activities. The podcast also delves into the controversial use of the Signal app by National…
Cyber Security Alerts: Recent Breaches and EDR Software Vulnerabilities
In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love covers several major cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities. Key stories include the compromise of Windows Defender and other Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems, a data breach on X (formerly…
Canadian Hacker Linked To Anonymous Charged In Texas GOP Hack: Cyber Security Today for March 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: Hacktivism, Solar Power Vulnerabilities, and Global Phishing Challenges In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers multiple cybersecurity stories including: a Canadian hacker charged for the 2021 Texas GOP hack, vulnerabilities in solar power gear, France’s…
Cyber Security Today Profile Series: Dr. Priscilla Johnson on Environmental Engineering, Water Strategy, and Cyber Intelligence
In this episode, host Jim Love kicks off his new profile series with a deep dive into the compelling career of Dr. Priscilla Johnson, an environmental advocate at the crossroads of technology and sustainability. Dr. Johnson discusses her work in…
Government Officials’ Data Leaks: Cyber Security Today for Friday, March 18, 2025
Exposing Security Flaws: Government Officials’ Data Leaks, Defense Contractor Fines, and Cyber Crime Involvement In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love highlights significant cybersecurity breaches affecting US security officials, a government defense contractor, and a Department of Government…
Oracle Denies Hack Despite Hacker’s Evidence: Cyber Security Today for March 26, 2025
Oracle Denies Cloud Hack & Top Secret Military Leaks: Cybersecurity Today In today’s episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love delves into Oracle’s denial of a claimed breach of its cloud systems, detailing the hacker’s allegations and Oracle’s firm response.…
Oracle Has One Of The Largest Supply Chain Breaches: Cyber Security Today For March 24, 2025
In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love covers several major cybersecurity events. A devastating breach at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure has exposed 6 million records affecting 140,000 businesses, linked to a threat actor known as Rose87168. The attack exploited…
The Escalating Cyber Threats Against K-12 Schools: Insights and Solutions: Cyber Security Today
The Escalating Cyber Threats Against K-12 Schools: Insights and Solutions In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love discusses the rising trends and severe impacts of cyber attacks on K-12 schools with Randy Rose, VP of Security Operations and…
IBM’s Operating System Is A Perfect 10 – In Terms of Cybersecurity Vulnerability. Cyber Security Today for March 21, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: Critical IBM AIX Vulnerability and Major Browser Exploits Revealed In this episode, host Jim Love discusses pressing cybersecurity issues, including IBM’s AIX operating system scoring a perfect 10 in security vulnerability, leaving critical sectors exposed to remote attacks.…
Cybersecurity Today: Exploited Vulnerabilities and Innovative Threat Mitigations: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: Exploited Vulnerabilities and Innovative Threat Mitigations In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses several pressing cybersecurity issues including the exploitation of a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in OpenAI’s ChatGPT infrastructure (CVE-2024-27564), leading attackers to…
Black Basta’s New Automated Brute Force Tool: Cyber Security Today For Monday, March 17, 2025
Critical Cybersecurity Updates: Ransomware, VPN Breaches, and Microsoft Vulnerabilities In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love delves into emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the digital world. The Black Basta Ransomware Group has created a brute force tool to…
Unveiling Cyber Security Insights: Research Report with David Shipley
Unveiling Cyber Security Insights with David Shipley: The Truth Behind Phishing and Technology Bias Join Jim Love and cybersecurity expert David Shipley in this insightful episode of ‘Cyber Security Today.’ They delve into the realities of phishing in the workplace,…
Cyber Security Madness In The US Government: Cyber Security Today for March 14, 2025
Cybersecurity Madness: Halting Operations, Google Gemini, and Fake Captchas In this episode, host Jim Love delves into controversial cybersecurity decisions and the latest trends. The US government’s directive to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia sparks debate about national security.…
The X Attack – More Information Surfaces: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, March 12, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: From DDoS Attacks to Developer Sabotage In today’s episode, host Jim Love discusses several major cybersecurity incidents: the pro-Palestinian group Dark Storm’s claimed DDoS attack on X Twitter and its implications; the impact of budget cuts from the…
New Ransomware As A Service Threats: Cyber Security Today for March 10, 2025
This episode also covers recent ransomware as a service (RaaS) trends, including the rise of SpearWing and Akira groups, advanced ransomware techniques exploiting IoT vulnerabilities, and issues with the ESP32 microcontroller’s hidden commands. Additionally, Signal President Meredith Whitaker warns about…
Understanding Insider Threats With Eran Barak, CEO of MIND: Cyber Security Today for March 8, 2025
Understanding Insider Threats in Cybersecurity with Eran Barak Join host Jim Love as he discusses the critical issue of insider threats in cybersecurity with Eran Barak, CEO of MIND, a data security firm. In this episode, they explore the various…
Equifax Reports Rising Fraud In Canada: Cyber Security Today for Friday, March 7, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: Rising Fraud in Canada and Major Cyber Crime Crackdowns Welcome to another episode of Cybersecurity Today with your host, Jim Love. As fraud prevention month begins, we delve into the rising fraud rates in Canada, with new data…
US Government Shuts Down Top Tech Unit: Hashtag Trending for Wednesday, March 5, 2025
US Government Shuts Down Top Tech Unit, China’s AI Advancements, and Microsoft Outage In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the abrupt closure of the US government’s premier IT improvement unit, 18F, and Mark Cuban’s proposal to…
US Cyber Security Confusion: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, March 5, 2015
US Cybersecurity Confusion, Massive ISP Cyber Attack, and Talent Shortages In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love discusses the mounting confusion over the US cybersecurity stance on Russia, following conflicting reports about potential policy changes and operational directives.…
Cyber Security Today February 2025 Month In Review
Cybersecurity Insights: February Review & Current Trends Join us in this comprehensive discussion on February’s cybersecurity highlights, featuring experts Laura Payne from White Tuque and David Shipley from Beauceron Security. We delve into Canada’s cybercrime progress, discuss significant global cyber…
New Phishing Scam Uses Authentic PayPal Address: Cyber Security Today February 26, 2025
In this episode, host Jim Love covers a $1.5 billion Ethereum heist attributed to the North Korean Lazarus Group, Google’s shift from SMS to QR codes for multifactor authentication, a massive botnet targeting Microsoft 365 accounts, and new phishing scams…
Inside a Cyber Crime Group: Cyber Security Today for Monday, Feb 24, 2025
Unveiling Cybercrime: Black Basta Leaks, VPN Attacks, RCMP Crackdown & AI Vulnerabilities In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, Jim Love discusses the leaked chat logs of the Black Basta Ransomware Group, a colossal cyber attack targeting VPN devices with 2.8…
The Dark Side of AI: Project Synapse
Unveiling the Complexities: The Dark Side of AI and Its Real-World Implications In this episode, explore the intricate discussions surrounding AI with experts Marcel Gagné, John Pinard, and Jim Love. Dive into contemporary understandings of AI, its potential threats, and…
Two Vulnerabilities Compromised OpenSSH Safety: Cyber Security Today for February 20, 2025
Cyber Security Today: OpenSSH Vulnerabilities and Black Stash’s Stolen Cards In this episode, host Jim Love discusses two significant OpenSSH vulnerabilities that risk man-in-the-middle and denial-of-service attacks. The hacker group Black Stash has released 4 million stolen credit cards for…
Final Draft Malware Attacks Using Outlook: Cyber Security Today for Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
Critical PostgreSQL Bug Exploited in Treasury Hack & New Threats Unveiled – Cybersecurity Today In today’s episode of Cybersecurity Today, hosted by Jim Love, we delve into major cybersecurity events, including a crucial PostgreSQL vulnerability exploited in the U.S. Treasury…
Questions Executives Should Ask About AI
Unpacking AI: Executive Insights & Essential Questions Join us in this special edition of Hashtag Trending and Cybersecurity Today as we dive deep into AI with technology consultant Marcel Gagné and cybersecurity expert John Pinard. We discuss the necessity for…
FBI Saves Millions and Lives in Cyber Hacking Take Down: Cyber Security Today for February 15, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: North Korean Hacks, AI Memory Breach, and School Data Comprimise In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers a range of crucial topics in the cybersecurity landscape. North Korean hackers are using new social engineering tactics…
Scammers Exploit DeepSeek Hype: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Scammers Exploit DeepSeek Hype & Jailbreak OpenAI’s O3 Mini – TechNewsDay Update In this episode, we uncover how scammers are exploiting the recent hype around DeepSeek, a new AI model, by creating fake websites, counterfeit cryptocurrency tokens, and malware-laced downloads.…
Ransomware Payments Drop:Cyber Security Today for Monday, February 10, 2025
In this episode of Cyber Security Today with host Jim Love, we delve into the significant 35% drop in global ransomware payments in 2024, highlighting a growing resistance to hacker demands and improved law enforcement actions. We also discuss a…
DeepSeek: The Game-Changer in AI and the Impact on Cybersecurity
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love dives deep into the latest advancements in AI technology with a focus on the new open-source model, DeepSeek, from China. Love discusses the significant cost differences in training and running this…
DeepSeek Security Concerns: Cyber Security Today for Friday, February 7, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: EDR Evasion, SSH Backdoor, WhatsApp Zero-Click Hack, and DeepSeek AI In today’s episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses several pressing cybersecurity issues. The show covers Canada’s Digital Governance Council’s launch of a cyber ready validation program…
DeepSeek AI Controversies, Shadow AI Risks: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday February 5, 2025
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today with Jim Love, explore the growing concerns surrounding DeepSeek AI’s censorship and lack of guardrails, the rise of ‘Shadow AI’ in workplaces, and how cybercriminals exploit major cloud providers like AWS and Azure. Learn…
DeepSeek JailbreakYields System Prompt and Open AI Link: Cyber Security Today for Monday, February 3, 2025
Cybersecurity Threats: Fraud in Canada, DeepSeek AI Jailbreak & Toll Scams – Exclusive Interview with Ivan Novikov In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the alarming $638 million lost by Canadians to fraud in 2024, with investment…
Deep Seek Disruptions, NVIDIA Vulnerabilities and More: Cyber Security Today Weekend Panel for February 1, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: DeepSeek AI Disruptions, Nvidia Breach, and TalkTalk Hack Revisited In this weekend edition of Cybersecurity Today, our panel reviews the most significant cybersecurity stories of the past month. This episode features Laura Payne from White Tuque, David Shipley…
DeepSeek Security Failure: Cyber Security Today, Friday, January 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: DeepSeek AI’s Data Breach, New API Threats, & Operation Talent In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love delves into the recent security lapse by DeepSeek AI, highlighting the exposure of sensitive data through an open ClickHouse…
DeepSeek – New AI Disruptor Gets Hit With Cyber Attack: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Navigating AI Cyber Threats and Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the recent cyber attack on AI platform DeepSeek that exploited open source vulnerabilities. He highlights significant challenges in U.S. cybersecurity oversight following…
When Hackers Get Hacked: Cyber Security Today for January 27, 2025
Cybersecurity Recap: Major Data Breaches, Transparency Issues, and a Twist on Script Kiddies In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers various major cybersecurity incidents and developments. Mozilla criticizes the auto industry’s data privacy practices following a Volkswagen…
A Hacker’s View of Civic Infrastructure: Cyber Security Today Weekend January 25, 2025
Exploring Cyber Vulnerabilities in Civic Infrastructure with Ethical Hacker Nick Aleks In this episode, we dive into the vulnerabilities present in our civic infrastructure with ethical hacker Nick Aleks. We discuss the risks associated with outdated and poorly secured systems…
Stolen Credentials From Leading Cyber Security Vendors Selling For $10: Cyber Security Today, Friday, Jan 24, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: Stolen Credentials, Firewall Leaks, and Energy Sector Risks In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the alarming sale of thousands of credentials from leading cybersecurity vendors on the dark web, a massive leak of FortiGate…
Another Critical Microsoft Patch: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, January 22, 2024
Critical Cybersecurity Updates: Avery Data Breach, Hamilton Ransomware Attack, and Microsoft Outlook Patch In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers significant cybersecurity incidents and updates. Avery experiences a massive data breach affecting 61,000 customers due to a…
Sneaky 2FA Attacks Microsoft 365 Users Breaking Two Factor Authentication (2FA): Cyber Security Today Monday January 20, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: Sneaky 2FA Phishing Attack & AI-Powered Scams In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love explores the emergence of Sneaky 2FA, a new phishing-as-a-service attack that compromises two-factor authentication for Microsoft 365 users. The episode also covers…
Social Media Fraud Targets Truth Social: Cyber Security Today Weekend with Netcraft’s Robert Duncan – Jan 18, 2025
Addressing Social Media Fraud: Insights from Netcraft’s Robert Duncan In this weekend edition of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the growing issue of fraud in the cybersecurity landscape. Jim interviews Robert Duncan, VP of Product Strategy at Netcraft, who…
Hackers Target Microsoft 365 With Hight Speed Attack: Cyber Security Today for January 17, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: High-Speed Go Library Exploits & Major Data Breaches In today’s episode, host Jim Love covers recent cybersecurity threats including the exploitation of a high-speed Go library to target Microsoft 365 accounts, North Korea’s Lazarus Group’s new tactics to…
YouTubers Attacked By Malware: Cyber Security Today, Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Cybersecurity Rundown: YouTube Malware, Strava Leaks, UK Ransomware Ban, AWS Exploits & Fortinet Vulnerabilities In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love covers critical cybersecurity topics including YouTubers targeted with malware links, fitness apps leaking military secrets, a proposed…
Massive Data Breaches Hit Thousands Of Popular Mobile Apps: Cyber Security Today for Monday, January 13, 2025
Massive Data Breaches, Apple Targeted, Facebook Security Flaw – Cybersecurity Today In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers a massive breach revealing how location data is harvested through thousands of popular mobile apps on Android and iOS.…
2025 – A Look Forward: Cyber Security Today, Weekend Edition for January 11, 2025
Cybersecurity 2025: Predictions, Challenges, and AI Impacts Welcome to Cybersecurity Today with your host, Jim Love! In this special episode, our expert panel looks ahead to 2025, discussing potential cybersecurity threats and emerging themes. Featuring Laura Payne from White Tuque,…
90 Percent of Free VPNs Have Security Weaknesses: Cyber Security Today for Friday, January 10, 2025
Cybersecurity Alert: Free VPN Risks, Packers’ Data Breach, and SonicWall Vulnerability In this episode, host Jim Love delves into critical cybersecurity issues including the hidden dangers of free VPNs, a payment skimmer attack on the Green Bay Packers’ online pro…
North Korean Hackers Targeting MacOS: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Cybersecurity Updates: New US Cyber Trust Mark & Rising Threats In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses the launch of the US Cyber Trust Mark, a new cybersecurity safety label for smart devices. The episode also…
Cybersecurity Today: Browser Exploits, U.S. Treasury Breach & CrowdStrike’s Comeback: Monday, January 6, 2024
In this episode, we delve into the latest cybersecurity threats and developments. We cover a new double click exploit that bypasses browser protections and a massive compromise affecting millions of Chrome users through infected extensions. Additionally, we discuss the U.S.…
Cyber Security Today: Year End Panel Discussion. Saturday, December 21, 2024
Cybersecurity Year in Review: Future Challenges and Industry Insights Join host Jim Love and a panel of cybersecurity experts—Terry Cutler from Cyology Labs, David Shipley from Beauceron Security, and Laura Payne of White Tuque—as they review the key cybersecurity events…
Last Pass Hack Impact Continues: Cyber Security Today for Friday, December 20, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: LastPass Hack Fallout, TP-Link Router Ban, and Microsoft’s Passwordless Future In our final daily news show of the season, host Jim Love covers key cybersecurity stories, including millions stolen from crypto wallets linked to the 2022 LastPass breach,…
Blackberry Sells Cylance To Arctic Wolf At Huge Loss: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, December 18, 2024
BlackBerry’s Cylance Sale, Major AWS Breach, Klopp Ransomware Strikes Again, and Russian Cyber Attacks In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses BlackBerry’s sale of Cylance to Arctic Wolf for significantly less than its purchase price, the massive…
New Linux Rootkit Avoids Detection: Cyber Security Today for Monday, December 16th, 2024
PumaKit Linux Rootkit, Windows Defender Flaw, and Android Malware Outbreak! In today’s episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into the discovery of the advanced Linux rootkit PumaKit, critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Windows Defender, a new multi-platform malware campaign…
AI and Quantum Computing – Waves of innovation and Cyber Security Concerns: Cyber Security Today Weekend for December 14, 2024
AI and Quantum Computing: Waves of Innovation and Cybersecurity Concerns In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love delves into the latest in AI advancements, discussing their impact on cybersecurity with guests Marcel Gagné and John Pinard. The…
Top Phishing Exploits fo 2024: Cyber Security Today for Friday, December 13, 2024
Top 5 Phishing Exploits of 2024: Abnormal Security Report and More | Cybersecurity Today In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into Abnormal Security’s end-of-year report outlining the top five phishing exploits of 2024 and their predictions…
Disclosure Rules Lead To Less Disclosure: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, December 11, 2024
SEC Cyber Disclosure Rules, Deloitte Hack Denial, and Critical Microsoft & SAP Patches | Cybersecurity Today In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into the ongoing confusion and compliance struggles faced by companies one year after the…
Email and Other Fraud – It Gets Personal: Cyber Security Today for Monday, December 9, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: Email Frauds, Google Warnings, and U.S. Telecom Hacks In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses a personal encounter with email fraud attempts, including invoice scams and fake payroll changes. Google issues a stark warning to…
Cyber Security Today Weekend Panel: Month In Review, December 7th, 2024
Cyber Security Today: Navigating Novel Phishing Campaigns and Ransomware Tactics Join host Jim Love and the Cyber Security Today panel featuring Terry Cutler of Cyology Labs, David Shipley of Beauceron Security, and cybersecurity executive John Pinard. In this episode, they…
Massive Telecom Hack Hits US Carriers: Cyber Security Today for Friday, December 6, 2024
Massive Telecom Hack and the Future of Cybersecurity In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers a series of crucial topics including a major cyber attack by Chinese hackers on U.S. telecom networks labeled as the biggest in…