Net Neutrality Fallout, Chrome Extension Exploits, & Cyber Resolutions for 2025 - The CyberDudes Pod

Welcome back to CyberDudes! We kick off 2025 with some quick updates: Myanmar’s controversial cybersecurity law is making VPN use a criminal offense, U.S. sanctions are targeting Beijing-based cyber groups linked to hacking incidents, and new details have emerged on the hijacking of 35 Google Chrome extensions.

For our feature discussions, Omar dives into the fallout from the recent dismantling of net neutrality protections. We discuss how this decision could impact everything from internet speeds to corporate influence, and why it’s a step back for equal access to online resources.

Robin highlights a clever phishing campaign that exploited Chrome’s OAuth permissions to gain control of user data through extensions. We explore how attackers bypassed traditional security measures and why even savvy users struggled to detect this threat.

To wrap things up, we share our cyber resolutions for 2025, including practical advice on improving password management, using multiple email accounts, and keeping your family’s digital presence secure.

Catch all this and more—including Robin’s tips for kicking off the New Year with better cyber habits—on CyberDudes!

Articles:

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/myanmar-enforces-new-cybersecurity-law-and-vpn-usage-is-the-main-target

https://apnews.com/article/treasury-sanctions-china-cyber-668371e717bea3ae7c7eb8a20fa81a99

https://theconversation.com/selling-fear-marketing-for-cybersecurity-products-often-leaves-consumers-less-secure-245351

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-details-reveal-how-hackers-hijacked-35-google-chrome-extensions/

https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-appeals-court-blocks-biden-administration-net-neutrality-rules-2025-01-02/

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