300 Million In Crypto Fraud Funds Frozen: Cybersecurity Today
Cyber Crime Crackdown: $300 Million in Crypto Frozen, FBI Accounts Hacked, and Critical Microsoft Patches Released In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers major recent events in cybercrime and cybersecurity. Over $300 million in cryptocurrency tied to cybercrime has been frozen through coordinated efforts by the private sector and law enforcement in the US and Canada. Cyber criminals are selling active FBI and other law enforcement email accounts for as low as $40, posing significant risks of impersonation and fraud. Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday addresses over 100 vulnerabilities, including critical flaws in various services and applications. Nova Scotia Power faces criticism for seeking to hide details about a major cybersecurity breach that affected 280,000 customers, with regulators emphasizing the need for public accountability. Jim signs off by encouraging listeners to support and provide feedback for the show. 00:00 Cybercrime Crypto Crackdown 02:34 FBI Email Accounts for Sale 04:05 Microsoft Patch Tuesday Updates 06:16 Nova Scotia Power Cybersecurity Breach 07:43 Show Wrap-Up and Listener Engagement
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Urgent Vulnerabilities: Patching Exchange, Citrix, and Fortinet
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers critical security updates and vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Exchange, Citrix NetScaler, and Fortinet SSL VPNs. With over 29,000 unpatched Exchange servers posing a risk for admin escalation and potential full domain compromise, urgent action is needed. Citrix Bleed 2 is actively being exploited, with significant incidents reported in the Netherlands and thousands of devices still unpatched globally. Fortinet SSL VPNs are experiencing a spike in brute force attacks, hinting at a possible new vulnerability on the horizon. Lastly, Shipley highlights notable moments from DEFCON 33, including innovative security hacks and sobering realities of the hacker community. Tune in for detailed breakdowns and insights on how to stay vigilant against these threats. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:32 Microsoft Exchange Vulnerability 02:54 Citrix Bleed Two Exploits 05:21 Fortinet SSL VPN Brute Force Attacks 07:39 Insights from DEFCON 33 13:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Cyber Attacks, Jailbreaking GPT-5, and Hacker Summer Camp 2025 Highlights
In today's episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers critical updates on recent cyber attacks and breaches impacting the US Federal judiciary's case management systems, and SonicWall firewall compromises. He also discusses researchers' new jailbreak method against GPT-5, which bypasses ethical guardrails to produce harmful instructions. Shipley shares insights and standout sessions from Hacker Summer Camp 2025, including BSides Las Vegas, the I Am the Cavalry track, and Defcon, highlighting ongoing efforts and challenges in the cybersecurity landscape. Stay informed, stay secure, and join the conversation in this detailed overview of current cybersecurity issues and innovations. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:31 US Federal Judiciary Cyber Attack 02:29 SonicWall Ransomware Attacks 04:14 AI Jailbreak Techniques 07:44 Hacker Summer Camp 2025 Highlights 08:10 BSides Las Vegas and Community Insights 09:29 Healthcare Cybersecurity and Crash Cart Project 12:11 Defcon Reflections and Final Thoughts 13:45 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
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Cybersecurity Today Month In Review: August 9, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: July Review - Massive Lawsuits, AI Warnings, and Major Breaches In this episode of Cybersecurity Today: The Month in Review, host Jim Love and an expert panel, including David Shipley, Anton Levaja, and Tammy Harper, discuss the most significant cybersecurity stories from July. Key topics include the $380 million lawsuit between Clorox and Cognizant following a massive ransomware attack, the ongoing legal battle between Delta and CrowdStrike, and breached forums like XSS leading to significant law enforcement actions. The panel also dives into AI-related risks in software development, recent supply chain attacks, and legislative developments in Europe affecting cybersecurity. Watch to stay informed about the latest trends and challenges in the cybersecurity landscape. 00:00 Introduction and Panelist Introductions 01:28 Major Cybersecurity Lawsuits: Clorox vs. Cognizant and Delta vs. CrowdStrike 04:11 Reflections on Legal Implications and Industry Impact 13:01 Tammy Harper on XSS Forum Seizure 17:52 Law Enforcement Tactics and Dark Web Trust Issues 23:47 Anton Levaja on Supply Chain Attacks 30:18 AI Wiping Code and Backup Issues 31:18 Security Concerns with Model Control Protocol 31:56 Challenges with AI in Code Review 34:02 The Problem with AI-Generated Code 40:43 The SharePoint Apocalypse 43:36 Impact of Business Decisions on Technology 49:16 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Stories 49:25 Current and Upcoming Tech Legislation
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Cybersecurity Alerts: Black Hat Exposes AI and Firmware Vulnerabilities
In this episode, host Jim Love thanks listeners for their support of his book 'Elisa, A Tale of Quantum Kisses,' which is available for 99 cents on Kindle. The show then dives into pressing cybersecurity issues discussed at Black Hat USA, including vulnerabilities in AI assistants via prompt injection attacks, and critical flaws in Broadcom chips used by Dell laptops that can lead to stealth backdoors. Microsoft Exchange zero-day vulnerabilities actively being exploited are also covered, along with a listener report about a Canadian domain registrar's expired security certificate. The episode emphasizes the importance of keeping systems and software updated to mitigate these security risks. 00:00 Introduction and Book Promotion 00:58 Cybersecurity Headlines 01:25 AI Assistant Vulnerabilities 03:36 Broadcom Chip Flaws in Dell Laptops 06:10 Microsoft Exchange Zero-Day Exploits 08:18 Listener's Domain Registrar Experience 10:36 Show Wrap-Up and Listener Engagement
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