Category: Cybersecurity Today

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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