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Cybersecurity Threats and Trends: From North Korean Spies to AI-Driven Attacks
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11:55In this episode, host Jim Love explores a variety of pressing cybersecurity threats and developments. The episode begins with an invitation for listeners to share their summer reading choices. The main content highlights include North Korean operatives infiltrating US companies through fake identities and AI-generated resumes, the ability of large …
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Cybersecurity Today: Hamilton's Ransomware Crisis and Emerging AI and OAuth Threats
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9:46In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' host David Chipley discusses several major security incidents and threats. Hamilton, Ontario faces a $5 million insurance denial following a ransomware attack due to incomplete deployment of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). The episode also highlights a severe vulnerability, CVE-2025-54135, in the AI-powe…
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Combating the Grandparent Scam: A Deep Dive into Cybersecurity and Law Enforcement Efforts
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50:53This episode explores the 'Grandparent Scam,' a prevalent and profitable fraud targeting seniors by exploiting their concern for their grandchildren. Experts Deirdre and John from Ireland's National Cybersecurity Center and the Ontario Provincial Police share insights into the scam's mechanics, the emotional impact on victims, and the challenges la…
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Cybersecurity Today: Supply Chain Attacks, St. Paul's Cyber Emergency, and Ingram Micro's Data Breach
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12:41In this episode, the host Jim Love discusses the increasing sophistication of supply chain attacks, starting with an account of a blockchain developer who lost $500,000 due to a malicious extension in a popular AI-powered coding tool. The episode also covers a significant cyber emergency in St. Paul, Minnesota, which required National Guard support…
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Cybersecurity Today: Major Data Leaks, Airline Disruptions, Malware in Games, and AI Bypasses Captchas
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9:49In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' host Jim Love covers several significant cybersecurity incidents. Hackers disrupt all Aeroflot flights, causing massive delays in Russia. The women-only dating app 'Tea' faces a second serious data leak, exposing 1.1 million private messages. A game on Steam named 'Camia' is found to contain three types of …
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Amazon AI Tool Hacked, Scattered Spider Attacks VMware, and Major Ransomware Takedown | Cybersecurity Today
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11:09In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers several key incidents impacting the cybersecurity landscape. Amazon's generative AI coding assistant 'Q' was compromised by a hacker who injected data-wiping code into the tool's GitHub repository. Scattered Spider, a notorious cybercrime group, continues its malware attacks on VMwar…
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The Evolution and Defense Against Advanced Phishing Attacks
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49:32This is repeat of a broadcast from last October, still relevant, especially in the light of so many current breaches which have begun not with technical weaknesses but with phishing and social engineering. In this deeper dive episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' hosts Jim Love and David Shipley, a top cybersecurity expert from Beauceron Security, expl…
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Sharepoint Hack Reaches Crisis Level and more: Cybersecurity Today for July 25, 2025
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13:07The recent Sharepoint hack is spreading like wildfire through unpatched systems. All this and more on today's episode with guest host David Shipley.By David Shipley
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0:50We're having some issues with podcast distribution. We're going to take a couple of days to figure out what is going on and what, if anything, we can do about it.By Jim Love
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NPM Linter Packages Hijacked, Microsoft's China Issue, and AI in Phishing Attacks: Cybersecurity Today:
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17:06In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses several pressing cybersecurity issues. First, popular NPM Linter packages were hijacked via phishing to spread malware, affecting millions of downloads. Concurrently, Ukrainian CERT uncovers new phishing campaigns tied to APT28 using large language models for command and control. …
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Exploring the Dark Side of AI: Risks, Consciousness, and Responsibility
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1:05:50The Cybersecurity Today episode revisits a discussion on the risks and implications of AI hosted by Jim Love, with guests Marcel Gagné and John Pinard. They discuss the 'dark side of AI,' covering topics like AI misbehavior, the misuse of AI as a tool, and the importance of data protection in production environments. The conversation delves into wh…
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Cybersecurity Today: DNS Malware, SonicWall Backdoor, Military Breach, and BigONE Crypto Hack
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9:31In today's episode, host Jim Love covers recent cybersecurity threats, including malware hidden in DNS records, a custom backdoor targeting SonicWall SMA devices, the US military assuming a network compromise after Chinese hackers targeted VPNs and email servers, and a $27 million theft from the BigONE crypto exchange. The show highlights how attac…
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Cybersecurity Today: GPU Vulnerabilities, Microsoft's Security Overhaul, and Major Flaws in Automotive Bluetooth
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13:08In this episode hosted by Jim Love, 'Cybersecurity Today' celebrates its recognition as number 10 on the Feed Spot list of Canadian News Podcasts and approaches a milestone of 10 million downloads. Key topics include new research identifying Nvidia GPUs as vulnerable to Rowhammer style attacks, Microsoft's significant security improvements in Micro…
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Urgent Cyber Threats: Citrix Exploit, Fortinet RCE, and AI Vulnerabilities
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17:48In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' hosted by David Shipley from the Exchange Security 2025 conference, urgent updates are provided on critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats. CISA mandates a 24-hour patch for Citrix NetScaler due to a severe vulnerability actively being exploited, dubbed 'Citrix Bleed.' Fortinet’s FortiWeb also fa…
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Cybersecurity Month in Review: Key Insights and Emerging Threats July 11, 2025
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1:10:10In this episode of 'Cybersecurity: Today's Month in Review,' the panel of experts, including Laura Payne, David Shipley, and new guest Tammy Harper, delve into major cybersecurity stories from the past month. Discussions range from the recent arrest of a Montreal scam operator, Scattered Spider's targeted attacks on various sectors, and the impacts…
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Cybersecurity Today: Marks and Spencer Hack, Brazilian Bank Breach, and McDonald's Data Vulnerability
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10:46In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses major updates on the recent cyber attack on Marks and Spencer, revealing new details and arrests. The breach involved sophisticated social engineering that infiltrated the company's network through an IT service provider, leading to 150GB of stolen data. Love then covers a massive insi…
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AI Threats, Enterprise Security, and Google's Confusing Gemini Release: Cybersecurity Today
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12:57In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' host Jim Love discusses the recent deep fake attack on high-ranking US government officials using AI voice cloning technology. The conversation highlights the growing ease and risks of AI-generated impersonations. The episode also covers the advancements in AI systems connecting with enterprise data and the…
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Ingram Micro Ransomware Attack and the Rise of Linux SSH Server Compromises
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10:41In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses the recent Safe Play ransomware attack on technology distributor Ingram Micro, exploring its impact and ongoing recovery efforts. The script also examines a new campaign targeting misconfigured Linux servers to build proxy networks for cybercriminal activities. Additionally, the e…
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AI and Cybersecurity: A Deep Dive into Enterprise Applications and Digital Sovereignty with Krish Banerjee
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50:50In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love engages in a comprehensive conversation with Krish Banerjee, the Canada Managing Director at Accenture for AI and Data. They delve into the stark difference between perceived and actual preparedness for cybersecurity in the face of growing AI adoption. The discussion spans topics such as the rol…
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Criminal Organizations Exploit UTS, Airlines Hit by Cyber Attacks, and Supreme Court Upholds Porn ID Law
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13:58In today's episode of Cybersecurity Today, hosted by David Shipley, a report from the US Department of Justice unveils how criminal organizations use Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance (UTS) to track and kill FBI informants. Hawaiian Airlines experiences a cyber attack, potentially involving ransomware. The Supreme Court upholds Texas's age verifica…
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Bridging the Gap: AI and Cybersecurity in the Enterprise
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50:50In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love is joined by Krish Banerjee, the Canada Managing Director at Accenture for AI and Data. They begin the discussion with a report from Accenture that highlights the gap between the perceived and actual preparedness for cybersecurity as AI becomes more integrated into business operations. Jim and K…
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Max Severity Flaws, Massive Exploits, and AI Security: A Cybersecurity Briefing
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11:23In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' host Jim Love discusses urgent cybersecurity threats and concerns. Cisco has issued emergency patches for two maximum severity vulnerabilities in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) that could allow complete network takeover; organizations are urged to update immediately. A popular WordPress theme, Motors, h…
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Cybersecurity Today: Balancing Trust, Risks, and Innovations
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13:17In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses various pressing issues and trends in the realm of cybersecurity. The episode starts with a revelation from Okta's 2025 Customer Identity Trends report, which highlights the conflicting digital behaviors of Canadians who, despite their fear of identity theft, often reuse passwords acro…
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Cybersecurity Today: Chinese Hackers Target Canadian Telco, U.S. on Alert for Iranian Cyber Retaliation, and Sitecore XB Critical Vulnerability
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16:03In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, hosted by David Shipley, key cybersecurity incidents and threats are discussed. The Canadian Center for Cybersecurity revealed a breach by Chinese state-sponsored hackers of a Canadian telco, with further threats expected to continue targeting Canadian critical infrastructure. The U.S. braces for potential Ir…
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AI Vulnerabilities and the Gentle Singularity: A Deep Dive with Project Synapse
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1:00:59In this thought-provoking episode of Project Synapse, host Jim and his friends Marcel Gagne and John Pinard delve into the complexities of artificial intelligence, especially in the context of cybersecurity. The discussion kicks off by revisiting a blog post by Sam Altman about reaching a 'Gentle Singularity' in AI development, where the progress t…
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Exposing Cybersecurity Threats: Breaches, Vulnerabilities, and Evolving Malware
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14:28In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' host Jim Love discusses several alarming cybersecurity developments. A recent Washington Post breach raises critical questions about Microsoft 365’s enterprise security as foreign government hackers compromised the email accounts of journalists. Additionally, a critical Linux flaw allows attackers to gain r…
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