FBI Warnings, TikTok's Canadian Shutdown, Major Data Breach Arrests & More | Cybersecurity Today In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love highlights the FBI's warning about growing phishing attacks exploiting government email credentials, leading to potential data theft and ransomware attacks. The Canadian government orders TikTok to shut down its domestic operations over national security fears, while the app plans to fight the decision. Authorities arrest Alexander Connor...

AI Finds Zero Day Vulnerability, MFA Mandatory on Google Cloud, French Energy Firm Hacked In today's episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses Google's AI-driven system Big Sleep discovering the first ever AI-identified zero day vulnerability in the SQLite database engine. He also covers Google's new requirement for Google Cloud users to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) starting January, and a recent cyber-attack on French firm Schneider Electric, where hackers...

Chinese Cybersecurity Threats: Espionage in Silicon Valley, Canadian Government Infiltration, and Persistent Botnets In this special edition of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses three alarming stories illustrating the increasing cybersecurity threats posed by China. The episode details China's espionage activities in Silicon Valley, including a Google employee caught stealing AI trade secrets, the infiltration of Canadian government systems by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, and...

Welcome to the weekend edition of Cybersecurity Today! Join host Jim Love as he delves into the top cybersecurity stories of the month with industry experts David Shipley of Beauceron Security, Terry Cutler of Cyology Labs, and special guest Kim Schreader from TELUS. This episode covers a range of vital topics, including AI's impact on cybersecurity, the alarming rise in API vulnerabilities, and a shocking report on the Canadian Revenue Agency's fraud losses. The panel also discusses...

Cyber Security Today: Deceptive Delight Jailbreak, API Vulnerabilities Surge, Hex Attack on GPT-4 In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses the new jailbreak technique 'Deceptive Delight' that highlights vulnerabilities in large language models, the 21% increase in API vulnerabilities reported by Wallarm, and the hex-encoded attack on OpenAI's GPT-4. Learn about the significant rise in API security threats, including misconfigurations and cloud-native software...

Massive CRA Breach Exposed & Cyber Challenges in Healthcare and Retail In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love delves into the significant cyber security incidents impacting Canada, healthcare, and retail sectors. A report from CBC and Radio Canada reveals that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been compromised multiple times, leading to tens of thousands of hacked tax accounts and millions in fraudulent refunds. The episode also highlights a new report from Forescout...

In today's episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers stories including, Cisco releases an emergency patch for a vulnerability exploited in brute force attacks, Delta Airlines sues CrowdStrike over a problematic software update leading to flight disruptions, UnitedHealth confirms the massive data breach at Change Healthcare affecting 100 million people, and Apple announces a $1 million bug bounty for hacking Apple Intelligence servers. Stay informed on these pivotal issues impacting...

Mastering Cybersecurity: From AI Threats to Quantum Encryption - Insights with CDW Join host Jim Love in a riveting discussion with Ivo Wiens, Field CTO for CDW Canada, as they review CDW's cyber security research and discussions with CISO's about the state of cyber security in Canada.  Delve into the sophistication of cyber attacks driven by organized crime and nation-states, and learn about the importance of cyber security frameworks like zero trust and NIST standards. The conversation...

SEC Fines, WordPress Hacks, & Okta's New Security Standards | Cybersecurity Today Join host Jim Love in this episode of Cybersecurity Today, sponsored by CDW Canada Tech Talks. We delve into the SEC's $7 million fine on four companies for misleading cybersecurity disclosures, the hacking of over 6,000 WordPress sites by malicious plugins, and Okta's introduction of a new identity security standard in response to rising SaaS breaches. Get detailed insights on these key topics and more....

In today's episode of Cyber Security Today, sponsored by CDW Canada Tech Talks, host Jim Love dives into the latest tech news and cybersecurity updates. Key stories include the FBI arrest of Eric Council Jr. for hacking the SEC's social media, the release of VulnHuntr, an AI tool designed to detect zero-day vulnerabilities in Python, and the arrest of two Sudanese brothers running a cybercrime business. Additional updates cover a security flaw in the WordPress Jetpack plugin, ongoing attacks...

Phishing and Cybersecurity: Evolution, Tactics, and Human Factors In this deep dive into the world of cybersecurity, join experts Jim Love and David Shipley as they unravel the ever-evolving landscape of phishing attacks and modern cyber threats. Through discussing the history and sophisticated evolution of phishing, including innovative methods like quishing, vishing, and smishing, this episode reveals the severe impacts on businesses and individuals. Discover how cybercriminals use...

In this episode, host Jim Love delves into sophisticated phishing attacks, cybersecurity initiatives, and significant changes in data security protocols. Listeners will learn about a national survey revealing that 53% of Canadians would switch banks after a data breach and hear insights on Apple's proposal to shorten SSL/TLS certificate lifespans. The episode also covers 23andMe's data breach and settlement, and introduces the FIDO Alliance's new protocol designed to enhance passkey...

Cybersecurity Today: Wayback Machine Read-Only, AI-Driven Phishing, and Quantum Computing Breakthroughs In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the recent cyber incident with the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, which is now back online in read-only mode. He outlines sophisticated AI-driven Gmail phishing schemes that are fooling even tech experts and reports on Chinese researchers' breakthrough using a Canadian quantum computer to potentially crack military-grade...

Exploring IT Trends and AI Opportunities with Brian Jackson In this crossover episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love interviews Brian Jackson, Principal Research Director at InfoTech Research Group, to discuss emerging IT trends and their intersection with cybersecurity. The conversation covers AI advancements, quantum computing, and digital humans, focusing on how to leverage technology for business opportunities while mitigating associated risks. Brian also emphasizes the importance of...

Cybersecurity Today: Data Breaches and Malware Threats In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the hacking incidents involving the Internet Archive and Fidelity, exposing millions of users' data. Highlights include the Internet Archive breach attributed to the Black Meta Hacktivist group, affecting 31 million users, and Fidelity's data breach impacting 77,000 customers. Additionally, the bankruptcy of National Public Data after a massive leak and North Korean...

Cybersecurity Alert: White House Urges Insurance Reform & Major Hacks Revealed In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers significant developments in cybersecurity policy and breaches. The White House, represented by U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Ann Neuberger, calls for an end to insurance policies that incentivize ransomware payments. The episode also discusses a major ransomware attack affecting Comcast and highlights a significant breach by China-backed...

Cybersecurity Today: Cloudflare's DDoS Victory, Russian Hacker Arrests, and Truth Social Scams In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses Cloudflare's successful mitigation of the largest recorded DDoS attack, showcasing the company's advanced defense capabilities. The episode also covers the arrest of nearly 100 individuals in Russia linked to illegal cryptocurrency transactions and ransomware laundering through the Crypteks crypto exchange. Additionally, it highlights...

Unveiling the Truth: Insights into Cyber Security Awareness and Phishing In a special crossover episode of Cyber Security Today and Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the biases and challenges in technology marketing research with guest David Shipley, head of Beauceron Security. The conversation examines the significance of security awareness, focusing on phishing simulations. Shipley shares insights from his research, emphasizing the optimal frequency of monthly phishing tests and...

Cybersecurity Today: NVD Backlogs & Emerging Threats Host Jim Love discusses the backlog in the National Vulnerability Database and its implications for cybersecurity, highlighting two new Linux vulnerabilities. The episode also covers a sophisticated malware, Perfctl, attacking Linux servers, vulnerabilities in CUPS, and security risks of Meta's smart glasses. Additionally, insights are provided from a CIRA study on ransomware payment trends and the challenges posed by AI in...

Cybersecurity News: Microsoft Patch Issues, Chrome Vulnerabilities, and T-Mobile Settlement In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, Jim Love discusses several pressing issues in the tech world. Early feedback on Microsoft's Windows 11 October Patch Tuesday update reveals significant stability issues. Google Chrome receives a second major security update in ten days due to four new high severity vulnerabilities. The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) publishes its annual...

New NIST Password Guidelines, Octo2 Trojan & ChatGPT Vulnerabilities | Cybersecurity Today Join Jim Love in today's episode of Cybersecurity Today as he discusses the latest password security guidelines from NIST focusing on length and usability, the emergence of the Octo2 Trojan targeting bank accounts on Android by posing as VPN and Chrome apps, and a significant vulnerability in ChatGPT allowing attackers to plant false memories. Additionally, learn about Google's new password rules...

Cyber Security Week in Review: Data Breaches, MFA Bypassing, and Surveillance Insights Join host Jim Love along with an expert panel featuring Terry Cutler, David Shipley, and Laura Payne to discuss this week in cybersecurity. Topics include the latest methods of bypassing MFA, data breaches and how to deal with compromised information, the implications of the FTC's report on tech company data collection, new findings on fraud affecting small businesses, and an intriguing German police...

Canadian SMBs Face Rising Fraud Threats & New AI-Powered Gmail Security In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses the increasing fraud threats faced by Canadian small and medium-sized businesses, revealing that half have experienced attempted or successful fraud in the past year. The transportation sector is hit hardest, with 61% reporting fraud attempts. Google’s new Gemini AI technology offers enhanced security for Gmail, notably for smaller businesses....

Evilginx: MFA Bypass Tool, Kaspersky's Exit & FTC's Data Surveillance Report - Cyber Security Today In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses a new cyber security tool called Evilginx that bypasses multi factor authentication (MFA), Kaspersky's unexpected software replacement for North American users, ESET's patches for critical vulnerabilities, and a scathing FTC report on data collection by major tech companies. Learn about the latest cyber security threats and...