Cybersecurity Today
Updates on the latest cybersecurity threats to businesses, data breach disclosures, and how you can secure your firm in an increasingly risky time.
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In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, Jim Love covers major vulnerabilities and security threats, including the exposure of over 3 million Fortinet devices, a critical flaw in Docker's AI assistant, and a sophisticated Android malware campaign using Hugging Face repositories. Discover the latest updates on these critical issues and gain insights into the measures being taken to mitigate these threats. Sponsored by Meter, providin...
Google's Proxy Network Takedown, AI Agent Hijack, and More: Cybersecurity Today for February 2, 2026
Cybersecurity Today: Google's Proxy Network Takedown, AI Agent Hijack, and More
In today's episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers major cybersecurity stories, including Google's disruption of the massive residential proxy network IP Idea, the hijacking vulnerability of AI agent platform MT Book, and attackers abusing single sign-on platforms. We also delve into the coordinated cyber attack on Poland's energy sect...
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love welcomes David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security, as a guest. Together, they delve into the latest research from Beauceron Security with assistance from he University of Montreal. They discuss the effectiveness of phishing simulations, the importance of reporting suspicious activities, and the psychological factors that lead to clicking on phishing emails. The episode also hig...
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love explores the burgeoning world of actionable AI agents, examining key developments from companies like Google and Anthropic. The episode delves into the rapid rise of MoltBot, an open-source AI agent tool that has taken the developer community by storm. Jim also highlights the significant security concerns associated with these advanced AI systems, including delegated control, ex...
Cybersecurity Today: WhatsApp Privacy Lawsuit, Google's Personal AI, Canada Computers Breach, and Mass Password Leak
In this episode, host Jim Love discusses pressing cybersecurity issues, including a lawsuit against WhatsApp for allegedly misleading users about message privacy, concerns over Google's new personal AI and its data security implications, a delayed response to a credit card skimming attack at Canada Computers, and the...
Cybersecurity Today: Critical Fortinet Flaws, Windows 11 Issues, and Major Cloud Security Near Miss
In today's episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers several pressing cybersecurity topics including the continued exploitation of Fortinet flaws despite recent patches, Windows 11 systems failing to boot after January updates, a thwarted cyber attack on Poland's energy sector by the Sandworm group, a sophisticated ph...
Discovering Void Link: The AI-Generated Malware Shaking Up Cybersecurity
In this episode, we explore the fascinating discovery of 'Void Link,' one of the first documented cases of advanced malware authored almost entirely by artificial intelligence. Hosts delve into an eye-opening interview with experts from Checkpoint Research—Pedro Drimel and Sven Rath—who were integral to uncovering this next-gen cyber threat. Learn how Void Li...
Fortinet Firewall Breached, Hidden Linux Vulnerability & Ransomware Boss Pleads Guilty | Cybersecurity Today
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses the latest breach involving Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, an 11-year-old critical Linux vulnerability that was recently discovered, and a rare courtroom case where a ransomware boss pleaded guilty. The episode also highlights a report on widespread credenti...
Critical Cybersecurity Updates: Microsoft, Goot Loader, Anthropic, and AI-Generated Malware
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the latest security patches and threats in the industry. Topics include Microsoft's recent patch for a Windows Admin Center flaw, the resurgence and evolution of Goot Loader malware, Anthropic's quiet patching of key vulnerabilities in their Git MCP server, and the emergence of ...
Critical Security Flaws Patched by Cisco and Fortinet Amidst Recent Cyber Threats
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Chipley covers several pressing cybersecurity issues. Cisco has patched a maximum severity zero-day vulnerability in its Async OS software, which has been exploited by a Chinese state-linked group. Fortinet has also addressed a critical vulnerability in its 40 Seam product, which is being actively exp...
Building Secure Software with Tanya Janca: From Coding to Cybersecurity Advocacy
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love interviews Tanya Janca, also known as She Hacks Purple, a renowned Canadian application security expert and author. Tanya shares her journey from a software developer and musician to becoming a penetration tester and cybersecurity advocate. She discusses her work in training developers on secure cod...
Cybersecurity Challenges: Data Privacy Failures, AI Risks, and New Malware Threats
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers a range of pressing issues. The discussion kicks off with Staples Canada reselling laptops without wiping customer data, highlighting loopholes in Canada's privacy laws. Next, David delves into a new class of attacks known as 'Reprompt' that target Microsoft Co-pilot, exposing vulnerab...
Cybersecurity Today: Credit Card Skimming, Valley Rat Malware, WhatsApp Exploit & AI Defenses
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, hosted by Jim Love, we explore several critical cybersecurity threats and advancements. We cover a massive credit card skimming campaign active since early 2022, a severe bug in HPE OneView, the stealthy Valley Rat malware, and a potential zero-click exploit in WhatsApp. Additionally, we delve into A...
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers the FBI's warning about North Korean state-sponsored QR code phishing campaigns targeting U.S. organizations. Additionally, he discusses Europol's arrest of 34 individuals in Spain tied to the infamous Black Acts crime syndicate and the uncertainty surrounding CISA's pre-ransomware notification initiative after the departure of its lead developer. Stay informed with ...
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, brought to you by Meter, we review key events and stories from the past few weeks. Join host Jim along with experts Tammy Harper from Flair, Laura Payne from White Tuque, and David Shipley from Beauceron Security as they discuss major cybersecurity events that unfolded over the holidays, including the MongoDB vulnerability 'Mongo Bleed', the compromises at Rainbow Six Siege, and the ethical i...
Cybersecurity Today: Sideloaded App Issues, Fake Blue Screen Attacks, and Rising Ransomware Threats
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses HSBC blocking sideloaded apps with its banking app, new social engineering attacks using fake Windows blue screens to install malware, and the discovery of long-standing compromised Chrome extensions. Additionally, a new report reveals a significant rise in ransomware vi...
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the latest in cybersecurity threats including the rapidly growing Kim Wolf botnet affecting millions of devices, the rising threats to file-sharing environments, and the intersection of cybercrime with physical supply chains. He also covers an audacious hacktivist takedown of white supremacist websites. Tune in to learn about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and...
In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today', host David Shipley discusses significant cyber events and their implications. The podcast explores hints by President Donald Trump regarding the use of cyber tactics in a U.S. operation that resulted in a power outage in Venezuela. The episode also delves into the April 2025 data breach at Nova Scotia Power, detailing the company's efforts to keep incident specifics confidential and the ext...
In this episode, host Jim Love discusses the importance of cybersecurity awareness and training, featuring insights from Michael Joyce of the Human-Centric Cybersecurity Partnership at the University of Montreal and David Shipley of Beauceron Security. They explore the impact of cybersecurity awareness programs, the decay of sustained vigilance post-training, and the nuances between phishing reporting and clicking behaviors. The co...
In this episode, the host shares a pre-recorded favorite interview with David Decary-Hetu, a criminologist at the University of Montreal. They discuss the dark web, its technology, and its role in cybercrime. Decary-Hetu explains how the dark web operates, its users, and the dynamics between researchers and law enforcement in tackling cyber threats. Key topics include the economics of illicit markets, the cat-and-mouse game between...
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