In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love covers several major cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities. Key stories include the compromise of Windows Defender and other Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems, a data breach on X (formerly known as Twitter) exposing over 200 million user records, and a security flaw in several UK-based dating apps that led to the exposure of approximately 1.5 million private images. The discussion highlights how attackers are increasingly using legitimate software tools to bypass security measures, the implications of these breaches for users, and offers practical tips for maintaining robust cybersecurity.
00:00 Introduction to Today’s Cyber Security News
00:29 Compromised Endpoint Detection and Response Systems
01:06 Bypassing Windows Defender: Methods and Implications
02:52 Ransomware Tactics and Legitimate Tool Exploits
04:20 Time Traveling Attacks and EDR Limitations
06:33 Massive Data Breach on X (Twitter)
08:30 UK Dating Apps Expose Private Images
10:47 Fraud Alerts and Scams
13:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts