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Recent Episodes
Episode #35
In this episode, Cody and Katie dive into the escalating world of cyber threats, focusing on recent breaches and their wide-ranging impact. They discuss how the FBI and international partners successfully deleted Chinese malware from thousands of U.S. computers. Additionally, we will explore how AI deepfakes are projected to cause $40 billion in losses by 2027. They will also investigate how ransomware hackers are exploiting AWS S3 features to encrypt storage buckets, and the critical Fortinet vulnerability that is being exploited to breach company networks. Furthermore, they will discuss how CISA has told agencies to patch BeyondTrust bugs and how Google Search ads are being hacked to steal account information. Lastly, we will touch on how Rsync security flaws may affect up to 660,000 servers and how a cyberattack on a third-party vendor led to Chinese intrusions into the US Treasury.
Episode #34
In this episode, Cody and Katie delve into the complex world of cybersecurity, spotlighting recent incidents and their wide-reaching consequences. They begin by discussing the MyGiftCardSupply data breach that exposed sensitive user data, such as identification documents and selfies. Additionally, Cody and Katie will examine the security vulnerabilities in Mitel's MiCollab and Oracle WebLogic Server that were identified by CISA, and the potential consequences. They will also explore the Salt Typhoon attacks, which may have affected more telecom providers than previously known, including Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, and Windstream. They will also investigate the Chinese hacking group MirrorFace, which is suspected of launching over 200 cyberattacks against targets in Japan.
Episode #33
In this episode, Cody and Katie dive into the escalating world of cyber threats, focusing on the recent breaches and the wide-ranging impact they have had. They discuss how major telecom firms like AT&T and Verizon were affected by the Salt Typhoon hack, which compromised over 100,000 routers. Additionally, Cody and Katie will explore the cyberattack on the US Treasury Department via a third-party vendor, and what the implications of that are. They will also investigate the Google Chrome extension hack that exposed 400,000 users to malware, and the deceptive tactics of North Korean hackers using fake job scams to deploy malware.
Episode #32
In this episode, Cody and Katie dive into the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities affecting various platforms and services. We explore the emergence of FlowerStorm, a new phishing-as-a-service tool targeting Microsoft 365 accounts, and the high-severity vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion that could allow attackers to manipulate critical files. We also discuss the FTC's order for Marriott and Starwood to bolster their security following multiple data breaches, as well as a flaw in McDonald's India delivery system that could have exposed customer data. The episode also covers the growing use of social engineering tactics like fake tutorials and CAPTCHAs to trick people into installing malware, the unique Interlock ransomware targeting FreeBSD servers, and the vulnerabilities found in open-source machine learning systems. Additionally, the rise of the Mirai botnet targeting TP-Link and NR routers is examined, along with the security flaws discovered in WordPress plugins and TrueNAS devices during a hacking competition.