Video Episode: https://youtu.be/igJqDBKj13o In today’s episode, we discuss a new cybercriminal campaign utilizing Unicode obfuscation to hide the Mongolian Skimmer on e-commerce platforms, aiming to steal sensitive data. OpenAI has reported disrupting over 20 malicious operations leveraging its technology for tasks including malware development and election-related misinformation. Additionally, we cover critical vulnerabilities in Firefox and Fortinet products, emphasizing the need for urgent updates to mitigate risks and ensure cybersecurity. References: 1. https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/cybercriminals-use-unicode-to-hide.html 2. https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/openai-blocks-20-global-malicious.html 3. https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/10/cve-2024-9680/ 4. https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/cisa-warns-of-critical-fortinet-flaw-as.html Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:12 – Fortinet Urgent Patch 02:12 – Firefox Zero-Day 03:14 – OpenAI blocks 20 abusive networks 05:04 – Unicode Obfuscation 1. What are today’s top cybersecurity news stories? 2. How is the Mongolian Skimmer using Unicode to hide its malware? 3. What actions has OpenAI taken against malicious operations using its platform? 4. What are the latest updates regarding the Firefox zero-day vulnerability CVE-2024-9680? 5. What critical vulnerabilities are impacting Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks? 6. How can ransomware be concealed with obfuscated scripts? 7. Which cybersecurity threats are currently being reported by CISA? 8. What steps should be taken to secure systems against the new vulnerabilities? 9. How are cyber actors leveraging generative AI for malicious purposes? 10. What recent updates have been made to safeguard web applications from skimmers? Unicode obfuscation, Mongolian Skimmer, malware, e-commerce, OpenAI, malware, misinformation, countermeasures, zero-day, Firefox, Mozilla, vulnerability, CISA, Fortinet, vulnerabilities, cyber threats