Video Episode: https://youtu.be/EO95sU1Ux28 In today’s episode, we discuss the recent cyber exploits by the Russian RomCom hackers, who utilized two zero-day vulnerabilities in Firefox and Windows, impacting users across North America and Europe. We also cover New York’s $11.3 million fines against Geico and Travelers for data breaches affecting 120,000 individuals, highlighting the importance of robust cybersecurity practices. Finally, we explore the Earth Estries group’s use of the GHOSTSPIDER malware to target telecommunications across over 12 countries, showcasing the evolving threat landscape of cyber espionage. References: 1. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-and-windows-zero-days-exploited-by-russian-romcom-hackers/ 2. https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/new-york-fines-geico-travelers/734045/ 3. https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/chinese-hackers-use-ghostspider-malware.html Music: https://youtu.be/B4gk5tWMvyY?si=q_JjohozMBH7XPNe 1. What are today’s top cybersecurity news stories? 2. How have Russian hackers exploited Firefox and Windows vulnerabilities? 3. What penalties have Geico and Travelers faced for data breaches? 4. What is GHOSTSPIDER malware and how is it impacting telecoms globally? 5. Which zero-day vulnerabilities are currently being exploited in cyberattacks? 6. What measures are being taken by companies after cybersecurity breaches? 7. How do hackers use zero-day exploits to gain unauthorized access? 8. What are the recent trends in cyber espionage from Chinese threat actors? 9. How has the cybercrime landscape changed due to recent attacks? 10. What steps can organizations take to improve their cybersecurity defenses? —