In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers important security updates and warnings including critical flaws in WinRAR, a patch for a high severity zero-day vulnerability in Windows CLFS, and a security vulnerability in WhatsApp’s Windows desktop application. He urges users to update their software to protect against exploits. Additionally, Jim discusses Identity Management Day and the concerning findings from an OKTA survey revealing Canadians’ growing worries about identity theft. He announces his plan to create a special segment on new identity solutions to address these concerns. The episode also includes a shout-out to the BSides Calgary event for information security professionals.
00:00 Introduction and Event Announcement
00:51 Critical Flaws in Compression Utility
03:33 Microsoft Patches Zero-Day Exploits
05:01 WhatsApp Security Vulnerability
06:46 Identity Management Day Insights
10:13 Conclusion and Contact Information