Podcast: Cybersecurity for Busy People

The FBI is urging Americans to create secret codewords with loved ones to combat AI deepfake scams, which are becoming increasingly convincing with generative AI. Hackers are targeting other hackers in a sophisticated supply chain attack, stealing credentials and infecting devices with Trojanized open-source software. Meanwhile, Google Chrome faces criticism as it prepares to implement […]

U.S. government officials are investigating TP-Link routers for potential national security risks, with reports linking them to cyberattacks targeting think tanks and government agencies. Learn how DD-WRT firmware could enhance your router’s security and functionality. Microsoft reveals a critical Windows Remote Desktop Services vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1, highlighting the importance of prompt […]

Chinese state-sponsored hackers remain deeply embedded in U.S. telecom networks, including AT&T and Verizon, in what experts call an unprecedented breach. The Salt Typhoon campaign has compromised sensitive data like call metadata and surveillance systems, with no clear timeline for removal. Officials recommend using encrypted messaging apps like Signal and Session to safeguard communications. Meanwhile, […]

A major data breach exposes the personal information of 2.5 million student loan borrowers, sparking investigations and potential class action lawsuits. A sophisticated phishing campaign compromises thousands of accounts at companies like Twilio and DoorDash, highlighting the vulnerabilities of multi-factor authentication. Meanwhile, Chinese espionage group Red Laden uses fake news sites to deliver malware, and […]

Chinese hackers, linked to the Salt Typhoon group, have infiltrated U.S. law enforcement wiretap systems, compromising critical telecom providers like AT&T and Verizon. A UK-based DNA testing company, Atlas Biomed, has vanished, leaving customers without access to their genetic data and raising concerns over its ties to Russia. Meanwhile, Palo Alto Networks confirms active exploitation […]

Canada has ordered TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to shut down its Canadian operations following a national security review, though the app remains available to users. Meanwhile, Iranian hackers are targeting aerospace workers with sophisticated phishing campaigns disguised as legitimate job offers, leveraging LinkedIn to deliver malware. Critical vulnerabilities in industrial control systems used in smart […]