Exposing Security Flaws: Government Officials’ Data Leaks, Defense Contractor Fines, and Cyber Crime Involvement In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love highlights significant cybersecurity breaches affecting US security officials, a government defense contractor, and a Department of Government…
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Oracle Denies Hack Despite Hacker’s Evidence: Cyber Security Today for March 26, 2025
Oracle Denies Cloud Hack & Top Secret Military Leaks: Cybersecurity Today In today’s episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love delves into Oracle’s denial of a claimed breach of its cloud systems, detailing the hacker’s allegations and Oracle’s firm response.…
Oracle Has One Of The Largest Supply Chain Breaches: Cyber Security Today For March 24, 2025
In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love covers several major cybersecurity events. A devastating breach at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure has exposed 6 million records affecting 140,000 businesses, linked to a threat actor known as Rose87168. The attack exploited…
The Escalating Cyber Threats Against K-12 Schools: Insights and Solutions: Cyber Security Today
The Escalating Cyber Threats Against K-12 Schools: Insights and Solutions In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love discusses the rising trends and severe impacts of cyber attacks on K-12 schools with Randy Rose, VP of Security Operations and…
IBM’s Operating System Is A Perfect 10 – In Terms of Cybersecurity Vulnerability. Cyber Security Today for March 21, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: Critical IBM AIX Vulnerability and Major Browser Exploits Revealed In this episode, host Jim Love discusses pressing cybersecurity issues, including IBM’s AIX operating system scoring a perfect 10 in security vulnerability, leaving critical sectors exposed to remote attacks.…
Cybersecurity Today: Exploited Vulnerabilities and Innovative Threat Mitigations: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: Exploited Vulnerabilities and Innovative Threat Mitigations In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses several pressing cybersecurity issues including the exploitation of a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in OpenAI’s ChatGPT infrastructure (CVE-2024-27564), leading attackers to…
Black Basta’s New Automated Brute Force Tool: Cyber Security Today For Monday, March 17, 2025
Critical Cybersecurity Updates: Ransomware, VPN Breaches, and Microsoft Vulnerabilities In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love delves into emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the digital world. The Black Basta Ransomware Group has created a brute force tool to…
Unveiling Cyber Security Insights: Research Report with David Shipley
Unveiling Cyber Security Insights with David Shipley: The Truth Behind Phishing and Technology Bias Join Jim Love and cybersecurity expert David Shipley in this insightful episode of ‘Cyber Security Today.’ They delve into the realities of phishing in the workplace,…
Cyber Security Madness In The US Government: Cyber Security Today for March 14, 2025
Cybersecurity Madness: Halting Operations, Google Gemini, and Fake Captchas In this episode, host Jim Love delves into controversial cybersecurity decisions and the latest trends. The US government’s directive to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia sparks debate about national security.…
The X Attack – More Information Surfaces: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, March 12, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: From DDoS Attacks to Developer Sabotage In today’s episode, host Jim Love discusses several major cybersecurity incidents: the pro-Palestinian group Dark Storm’s claimed DDoS attack on X Twitter and its implications; the impact of budget cuts from the…
New Ransomware As A Service Threats: Cyber Security Today for March 10, 2025
This episode also covers recent ransomware as a service (RaaS) trends, including the rise of SpearWing and Akira groups, advanced ransomware techniques exploiting IoT vulnerabilities, and issues with the ESP32 microcontroller’s hidden commands. Additionally, Signal President Meredith Whitaker warns about…
Understanding Insider Threats With Eran Barak, CEO of MIND: Cyber Security Today for March 8, 2025
Understanding Insider Threats in Cybersecurity with Eran Barak Join host Jim Love as he discusses the critical issue of insider threats in cybersecurity with Eran Barak, CEO of MIND, a data security firm. In this episode, they explore the various…
Equifax Reports Rising Fraud In Canada: Cyber Security Today for Friday, March 7, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: Rising Fraud in Canada and Major Cyber Crime Crackdowns Welcome to another episode of Cybersecurity Today with your host, Jim Love. As fraud prevention month begins, we delve into the rising fraud rates in Canada, with new data…
US Government Shuts Down Top Tech Unit: Hashtag Trending for Wednesday, March 5, 2025
US Government Shuts Down Top Tech Unit, China’s AI Advancements, and Microsoft Outage In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the abrupt closure of the US government’s premier IT improvement unit, 18F, and Mark Cuban’s proposal to…
US Cyber Security Confusion: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, March 5, 2015
US Cybersecurity Confusion, Massive ISP Cyber Attack, and Talent Shortages In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love discusses the mounting confusion over the US cybersecurity stance on Russia, following conflicting reports about potential policy changes and operational directives.…
Cyber Security Today February 2025 Month In Review
Cybersecurity Insights: February Review & Current Trends Join us in this comprehensive discussion on February’s cybersecurity highlights, featuring experts Laura Payne from White Tuque and David Shipley from Beauceron Security. We delve into Canada’s cybercrime progress, discuss significant global cyber…
New Phishing Scam Uses Authentic PayPal Address: Cyber Security Today February 26, 2025
In this episode, host Jim Love covers a $1.5 billion Ethereum heist attributed to the North Korean Lazarus Group, Google’s shift from SMS to QR codes for multifactor authentication, a massive botnet targeting Microsoft 365 accounts, and new phishing scams…
Inside a Cyber Crime Group: Cyber Security Today for Monday, Feb 24, 2025
Unveiling Cybercrime: Black Basta Leaks, VPN Attacks, RCMP Crackdown & AI Vulnerabilities In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, Jim Love discusses the leaked chat logs of the Black Basta Ransomware Group, a colossal cyber attack targeting VPN devices with 2.8…
The Dark Side of AI: Project Synapse
Unveiling the Complexities: The Dark Side of AI and Its Real-World Implications In this episode, explore the intricate discussions surrounding AI with experts Marcel Gagné, John Pinard, and Jim Love. Dive into contemporary understandings of AI, its potential threats, and…
Two Vulnerabilities Compromised OpenSSH Safety: Cyber Security Today for February 20, 2025
Cyber Security Today: OpenSSH Vulnerabilities and Black Stash’s Stolen Cards In this episode, host Jim Love discusses two significant OpenSSH vulnerabilities that risk man-in-the-middle and denial-of-service attacks. The hacker group Black Stash has released 4 million stolen credit cards for…
Final Draft Malware Attacks Using Outlook: Cyber Security Today for Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
Critical PostgreSQL Bug Exploited in Treasury Hack & New Threats Unveiled – Cybersecurity Today In today’s episode of Cybersecurity Today, hosted by Jim Love, we delve into major cybersecurity events, including a crucial PostgreSQL vulnerability exploited in the U.S. Treasury…
Questions Executives Should Ask About AI
Unpacking AI: Executive Insights & Essential Questions Join us in this special edition of Hashtag Trending and Cybersecurity Today as we dive deep into AI with technology consultant Marcel Gagné and cybersecurity expert John Pinard. We discuss the necessity for…
FBI Saves Millions and Lives in Cyber Hacking Take Down: Cyber Security Today for February 15, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: North Korean Hacks, AI Memory Breach, and School Data Comprimise In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers a range of crucial topics in the cybersecurity landscape. North Korean hackers are using new social engineering tactics…
Scammers Exploit DeepSeek Hype: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Scammers Exploit DeepSeek Hype & Jailbreak OpenAI’s O3 Mini – TechNewsDay Update In this episode, we uncover how scammers are exploiting the recent hype around DeepSeek, a new AI model, by creating fake websites, counterfeit cryptocurrency tokens, and malware-laced downloads.…
Ransomware Payments Drop:Cyber Security Today for Monday, February 10, 2025
In this episode of Cyber Security Today with host Jim Love, we delve into the significant 35% drop in global ransomware payments in 2024, highlighting a growing resistance to hacker demands and improved law enforcement actions. We also discuss a…
DeepSeek: The Game-Changer in AI and the Impact on Cybersecurity
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love dives deep into the latest advancements in AI technology with a focus on the new open-source model, DeepSeek, from China. Love discusses the significant cost differences in training and running this…
DeepSeek Security Concerns: Cyber Security Today for Friday, February 7, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: EDR Evasion, SSH Backdoor, WhatsApp Zero-Click Hack, and DeepSeek AI In today’s episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses several pressing cybersecurity issues. The show covers Canada’s Digital Governance Council’s launch of a cyber ready validation program…
DeepSeek AI Controversies, Shadow AI Risks: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday February 5, 2025
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today with Jim Love, explore the growing concerns surrounding DeepSeek AI’s censorship and lack of guardrails, the rise of ‘Shadow AI’ in workplaces, and how cybercriminals exploit major cloud providers like AWS and Azure. Learn…
DeepSeek JailbreakYields System Prompt and Open AI Link: Cyber Security Today for Monday, February 3, 2025
Cybersecurity Threats: Fraud in Canada, DeepSeek AI Jailbreak & Toll Scams – Exclusive Interview with Ivan Novikov In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the alarming $638 million lost by Canadians to fraud in 2024, with investment…
Deep Seek Disruptions, NVIDIA Vulnerabilities and More: Cyber Security Today Weekend Panel for February 1, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: DeepSeek AI Disruptions, Nvidia Breach, and TalkTalk Hack Revisited In this weekend edition of Cybersecurity Today, our panel reviews the most significant cybersecurity stories of the past month. This episode features Laura Payne from White Tuque, David Shipley…
DeepSeek Security Failure: Cyber Security Today, Friday, January 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: DeepSeek AI’s Data Breach, New API Threats, & Operation Talent In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love delves into the recent security lapse by DeepSeek AI, highlighting the exposure of sensitive data through an open ClickHouse…
DeepSeek – New AI Disruptor Gets Hit With Cyber Attack: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Navigating AI Cyber Threats and Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the recent cyber attack on AI platform DeepSeek that exploited open source vulnerabilities. He highlights significant challenges in U.S. cybersecurity oversight following…
When Hackers Get Hacked: Cyber Security Today for January 27, 2025
Cybersecurity Recap: Major Data Breaches, Transparency Issues, and a Twist on Script Kiddies In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers various major cybersecurity incidents and developments. Mozilla criticizes the auto industry’s data privacy practices following a Volkswagen…
A Hacker’s View of Civic Infrastructure: Cyber Security Today Weekend January 25, 2025
Exploring Cyber Vulnerabilities in Civic Infrastructure with Ethical Hacker Nick Aleks In this episode, we dive into the vulnerabilities present in our civic infrastructure with ethical hacker Nick Aleks. We discuss the risks associated with outdated and poorly secured systems…
Stolen Credentials From Leading Cyber Security Vendors Selling For $10: Cyber Security Today, Friday, Jan 24, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: Stolen Credentials, Firewall Leaks, and Energy Sector Risks In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the alarming sale of thousands of credentials from leading cybersecurity vendors on the dark web, a massive leak of FortiGate…
Another Critical Microsoft Patch: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, January 22, 2024
Critical Cybersecurity Updates: Avery Data Breach, Hamilton Ransomware Attack, and Microsoft Outlook Patch In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers significant cybersecurity incidents and updates. Avery experiences a massive data breach affecting 61,000 customers due to a…
Sneaky 2FA Attacks Microsoft 365 Users Breaking Two Factor Authentication (2FA): Cyber Security Today Monday January 20, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: Sneaky 2FA Phishing Attack & AI-Powered Scams In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love explores the emergence of Sneaky 2FA, a new phishing-as-a-service attack that compromises two-factor authentication for Microsoft 365 users. The episode also covers…
Social Media Fraud Targets Truth Social: Cyber Security Today Weekend with Netcraft’s Robert Duncan – Jan 18, 2025
Addressing Social Media Fraud: Insights from Netcraft’s Robert Duncan In this weekend edition of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the growing issue of fraud in the cybersecurity landscape. Jim interviews Robert Duncan, VP of Product Strategy at Netcraft, who…
Hackers Target Microsoft 365 With Hight Speed Attack: Cyber Security Today for January 17, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: High-Speed Go Library Exploits & Major Data Breaches In today’s episode, host Jim Love covers recent cybersecurity threats including the exploitation of a high-speed Go library to target Microsoft 365 accounts, North Korea’s Lazarus Group’s new tactics to…
YouTubers Attacked By Malware: Cyber Security Today, Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Cybersecurity Rundown: YouTube Malware, Strava Leaks, UK Ransomware Ban, AWS Exploits & Fortinet Vulnerabilities In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love covers critical cybersecurity topics including YouTubers targeted with malware links, fitness apps leaking military secrets, a proposed…
Massive Data Breaches Hit Thousands Of Popular Mobile Apps: Cyber Security Today for Monday, January 13, 2025
Massive Data Breaches, Apple Targeted, Facebook Security Flaw – Cybersecurity Today In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers a massive breach revealing how location data is harvested through thousands of popular mobile apps on Android and iOS.…
2025 – A Look Forward: Cyber Security Today, Weekend Edition for January 11, 2025
Cybersecurity 2025: Predictions, Challenges, and AI Impacts Welcome to Cybersecurity Today with your host, Jim Love! In this special episode, our expert panel looks ahead to 2025, discussing potential cybersecurity threats and emerging themes. Featuring Laura Payne from White Tuque,…
90 Percent of Free VPNs Have Security Weaknesses: Cyber Security Today for Friday, January 10, 2025
Cybersecurity Alert: Free VPN Risks, Packers’ Data Breach, and SonicWall Vulnerability In this episode, host Jim Love delves into critical cybersecurity issues including the hidden dangers of free VPNs, a payment skimmer attack on the Green Bay Packers’ online pro…
North Korean Hackers Targeting MacOS: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Cybersecurity Updates: New US Cyber Trust Mark & Rising Threats In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses the launch of the US Cyber Trust Mark, a new cybersecurity safety label for smart devices. The episode also…
Cybersecurity Today: Browser Exploits, U.S. Treasury Breach & CrowdStrike’s Comeback: Monday, January 6, 2024
In this episode, we delve into the latest cybersecurity threats and developments. We cover a new double click exploit that bypasses browser protections and a massive compromise affecting millions of Chrome users through infected extensions. Additionally, we discuss the U.S.…
Cyber Security Today: Year End Panel Discussion. Saturday, December 21, 2024
Cybersecurity Year in Review: Future Challenges and Industry Insights Join host Jim Love and a panel of cybersecurity experts—Terry Cutler from Cyology Labs, David Shipley from Beauceron Security, and Laura Payne of White Tuque—as they review the key cybersecurity events…
Last Pass Hack Impact Continues: Cyber Security Today for Friday, December 20, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: LastPass Hack Fallout, TP-Link Router Ban, and Microsoft’s Passwordless Future In our final daily news show of the season, host Jim Love covers key cybersecurity stories, including millions stolen from crypto wallets linked to the 2022 LastPass breach,…
Blackberry Sells Cylance To Arctic Wolf At Huge Loss: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, December 18, 2024
BlackBerry’s Cylance Sale, Major AWS Breach, Klopp Ransomware Strikes Again, and Russian Cyber Attacks In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses BlackBerry’s sale of Cylance to Arctic Wolf for significantly less than its purchase price, the massive…
New Linux Rootkit Avoids Detection: Cyber Security Today for Monday, December 16th, 2024
PumaKit Linux Rootkit, Windows Defender Flaw, and Android Malware Outbreak! In today’s episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into the discovery of the advanced Linux rootkit PumaKit, critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Windows Defender, a new multi-platform malware campaign…
AI and Quantum Computing – Waves of innovation and Cyber Security Concerns: Cyber Security Today Weekend for December 14, 2024
AI and Quantum Computing: Waves of Innovation and Cybersecurity Concerns In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love delves into the latest in AI advancements, discussing their impact on cybersecurity with guests Marcel Gagné and John Pinard. The…
Top Phishing Exploits fo 2024: Cyber Security Today for Friday, December 13, 2024
Top 5 Phishing Exploits of 2024: Abnormal Security Report and More | Cybersecurity Today In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into Abnormal Security’s end-of-year report outlining the top five phishing exploits of 2024 and their predictions…
Disclosure Rules Lead To Less Disclosure: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, December 11, 2024
SEC Cyber Disclosure Rules, Deloitte Hack Denial, and Critical Microsoft & SAP Patches | Cybersecurity Today In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into the ongoing confusion and compliance struggles faced by companies one year after the…
Email and Other Fraud – It Gets Personal: Cyber Security Today for Monday, December 9, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: Email Frauds, Google Warnings, and U.S. Telecom Hacks In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses a personal encounter with email fraud attempts, including invoice scams and fake payroll changes. Google issues a stark warning to…
Cyber Security Today Weekend Panel: Month In Review, December 7th, 2024
Cyber Security Today: Navigating Novel Phishing Campaigns and Ransomware Tactics Join host Jim Love and the Cyber Security Today panel featuring Terry Cutler of Cyology Labs, David Shipley of Beauceron Security, and cybersecurity executive John Pinard. In this episode, they…
Massive Telecom Hack Hits US Carriers: Cyber Security Today for Friday, December 6, 2024
Massive Telecom Hack and the Future of Cybersecurity In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers a series of crucial topics including a major cyber attack by Chinese hackers on U.S. telecom networks labeled as the biggest in…
Hackers Move From Data Theft To Complete Destruction: Cyber Security Today For Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: From Data Theft to Total Destruction In today’s episode, we cover the latest shifts in cybercrime as hackers move from data theft to complete system destruction, impacting businesses on a massive scale. We discuss Palo Alto Networks’ insights…
Microsoft Unveils New Cybersecurity Features at Ignite Conference: Cyber Security Today for November 20, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: Microsoft Updates, Gen AI Risks, and Liminal Panda Threat In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses major cybersecurity updates from Microsoft’s Ignite conference, including enhancements to Windows security and device recovery. A survey by LegitSecurity…
New Report Details Cyber Security Scams For Retailers At Christmas: Cyber Security Today for Friday, November 15, 2024
Holiday Cyber Threats, Secret Service Surveillance & AI Safety with DOE In today’s episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers essential cybersecurity topics heating up this holiday season. A new report from B4AI unveils sophisticated scams targeting online shoppers,…
Cisco Hits A Perfect 10 With A Critical Flaw in Industrial Wireless Systems: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, November 13, 2024
In this episode, we discuss urgent cybersecurity concerns: Cisco’s critical vulnerability affecting industrial wireless systems with a CVSS 10 rating, D-Link’s refusal to patch severe flaws in over 60,000 outdated NAS devices, and Amazon’s data breach tied to the MoveIT…
Mysterious iPhone Reboots Frustrate Law Enforcement: Cyber Security Today for Monday, November 11, 2024
CyberSecurity Today: Zip File Attacks, iPhone Reboots, and LLM Vulnerabilities In today’s episode, host Jim Love discusses hackers leveraging zip file concatenation to evade detection, mysterious iPhone reboots hindering police investigations, and Mozilla’s Odin’s in-depth analysis of security issues in…
Mozilla’s GenAI Bug Bounty And Education Program – Serious Exploits: Interview With Marco Figueroa, GenAI Bug Bounty Program Manager for Mozilla’s ODIN Project. Cyber Security Today Weekend for Nov 9, 2024
Jailbreaking AI: Behind the Guardrails with Mozilla’s Marco Figueroa In this episode of ‘Cyber Security Today,’ host Jim Love talks with Marco Figueroa, the Gen AI Bug Bounty Program Manager for Mozilla’s ODIN project. They explore the challenges and methods…
Canada Orders TikTok To Close Operations: Cyber Security Today for Friday, November 8th, 2024
FBI Warnings, TikTok’s Canadian Shutdown, Major Data Breach Arrests & More | Cybersecurity Today In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love highlights the FBI’s warning about growing phishing attacks exploiting government email credentials, leading to potential data theft…
AI Finds Zero Day Vulnerability For First Time: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, November 6, 2024
AI Finds Zero Day Vulnerability, MFA Mandatory on Google Cloud, French Energy Firm Hacked In today’s episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses Google’s AI-driven system Big Sleep discovering the first ever AI-identified zero day vulnerability in the…
China is an increasing threat in Cyber Security: Cyber Security Today for Monday, November 4, 2024
Chinese Cybersecurity Threats: Espionage in Silicon Valley, Canadian Government Infiltration, and Persistent Botnets In this special edition of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses three alarming stories illustrating the increasing cybersecurity threats posed by China. The episode details China’s…
Cyber Security Today – The Weekend Panel Reviews Cyber Security Month: November 2, 2024
Welcome to the weekend edition of Cybersecurity Today! Join host Jim Love as he delves into the top cybersecurity stories of the month with industry experts David Shipley of Beauceron Security, Terry Cutler of Cyology Labs, and special guest Kim…
Deceptive Delight – A New AI Exploit: Cyber Security Today for Friday, November 1, 2024
Cyber Security Today: Deceptive Delight Jailbreak, API Vulnerabilities Surge, Hex Attack on GPT-4 In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses the new jailbreak technique ‘Deceptive Delight’ that highlights vulnerabilities in large language models, the 21% increase…
CRA Paid Millions in Bogus Refunds as Tens of Thousands of Tax Accounts Hacked: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Massive CRA Breach Exposed & Cyber Challenges in Healthcare and Retail In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love delves into the significant cyber security incidents impacting Canada, healthcare, and retail sectors. A report from CBC and Radio…
Apple Offers 1 Million Dollar Bug Bounty For It’s Apple Intelligence Services: Cyber Security Today for Monday, October 28, 2024
In today’s episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers stories including, Cisco releases an emergency patch for a vulnerability exploited in brute force attacks, Delta Airlines sues CrowdStrike over a problematic software update leading to flight disruptions, UnitedHealth confirms…
Cyber Security Research from CDW: Interview with Ivo Wiens, Field CTO Cybersecurity: Cyber Security Today Weekend for October 26, 2024
Mastering Cybersecurity: From AI Threats to Quantum Encryption – Insights with CDW Join host Jim Love in a riveting discussion with Ivo Wiens, Field CTO for CDW Canada, as they review CDW’s cyber security research and discussions with CISO’s about…
SEC Fines Four Companies $7 Million for Misleading Cybersecurity Disclosures: Cyber Security Today for Thursday, October 23, 2024
SEC Fines, WordPress Hacks, & Okta’s New Security Standards | Cybersecurity Today Join host Jim Love in this episode of Cybersecurity Today, sponsored by CDW Canada Tech Talks. We delve into the SEC’s $7 million fine on four companies for…
FBI Arrests Alabama Man in Connection to SEC Social Media Hack: Cyber Security Today for Monday, October 21st, 2024
In today’s episode of Cyber Security Today, sponsored by CDW Canada Tech Talks, host Jim Love dives into the latest tech news and cybersecurity updates. Key stories include the FBI arrest of Eric Council Jr. for hacking the SEC’s social…
Gone Phishin’ – Everything you need to know (and more). Cyber Security Today Weekend for October 19, 2024
Phishing and Cybersecurity: Evolution, Tactics, and Human Factors In this deep dive into the world of cybersecurity, join experts Jim Love and David Shipley as they unravel the ever-evolving landscape of phishing attacks and modern cyber threats. Through discussing the…
53% would switch banks if their institution had a data breach: Cyber Security Today for Thursday, October 17, 2024
In this episode, host Jim Love delves into sophisticated phishing attacks, cybersecurity initiatives, and significant changes in data security protocols. Listeners will learn about a national survey revealing that 53% of Canadians would switch banks after a data breach and…
Canadian Quantum computing used in Chinese researcher’s early advances to break military level encryption: Cyber Security Today for Tuesday, October 14, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: Wayback Machine Read-Only, AI-Driven Phishing, and Quantum Computing Breakthroughs In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the recent cyber incident with the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine, which is now back online in read-only mode. He…
Tech Trends for 2025 with Brian Jackson, Principal Research Director for Info-Tech: Cyber Security Today Weekend for October 12, 2024
Exploring IT Trends and AI Opportunities with Brian Jackson In this crossover episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love interviews Brian Jackson, Principal Research Director at InfoTech Research Group, to discuss emerging IT trends and their intersection with cybersecurity. The…
North Korean sponsored hackers target tech job seekers with phoney job interviews. Cyber Security Today for Friday, October 11, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: Data Breaches and Malware Threats In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the hacking incidents involving the Internet Archive and Fidelity, exposing millions of users’ data. Highlights include the Internet Archive breach attributed to the…
White House official says insurance companies need to stop paying ransoms. Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Cybersecurity Alert: White House Urges Insurance Reform & Major Hacks Revealed In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers significant developments in cybersecurity policy and breaches. The White House, represented by U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Ann Neuberger,…
White House official says, insurance companies need to stop paying ransoms. Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Cybersecurity Alert: White House Urges Insurance Reform & Major Hacks Revealed In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers significant developments in cybersecurity policy and breaches. The White House, represented by U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Ann Neuberger,…
Russia finally cracks down on cyber crimes: Cyber Security Today for Monday, October 7th, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: Cloudflare’s DDoS Victory, Russian Hacker Arrests, and Truth Social Scams In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses Cloudflare’s successful mitigation of the largest recorded DDoS attack, showcasing the company’s advanced defense capabilities. The episode also…
New research provides insights into Cyber Security Awareness and Phishing: Cyber Security Today Weekend for October 5, 2024
Unveiling the Truth: Insights into Cyber Security Awareness and Phishing In a special crossover episode of Cyber Security Today and Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the biases and challenges in technology marketing research with guest David Shipley, head of…
National Vulnerability Database backlog, update on CIRA study: Cyber Security Today for Friday, October 4, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: NVD Backlogs & Emerging Threats Host Jim Love discusses the backlog in the National Vulnerability Database and its implications for cybersecurity, highlighting two new Linux vulnerabilities. The episode also covers a sophisticated malware, Perfctl, attacking Linux servers, vulnerabilities…
Patch Tuesday early release has huge issues: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Cybersecurity News: Microsoft Patch Issues, Chrome Vulnerabilities, and T-Mobile Settlement In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, Jim Love discusses several pressing issues in the tech world. Early feedback on Microsoft’s Windows 11 October Patch Tuesday update reveals significant stability issues.…
NIST issues new password guidelines: Cyber Security Today for Monday, September 30, 2024
New NIST Password Guidelines, Octo2 Trojan & ChatGPT Vulnerabilities | Cybersecurity Today Join Jim Love in today’s episode of Cybersecurity Today as he discusses the latest password security guidelines from NIST focusing on length and usability, the emergence of the…
Cyber Security Today – Week in Review for September 28th, 2024
Cyber Security Week in Review: Data Breaches, MFA Bypassing, and Surveillance Insights Join host Jim Love along with an expert panel featuring Terry Cutler, David Shipley, and Laura Payne to discuss this week in cybersecurity. Topics include the latest methods…
Vulnerabilities in OT systems pose real environmental and safety issues in fuel storage. Cyber Security Today for Friday, September 27, 2024
Canadian SMBs Face Rising Fraud Threats & New AI-Powered Gmail Security In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses the increasing fraud threats faced by Canadian small and medium-sized businesses, revealing that half have experienced attempted or…
Evilginx – an open source program to bypass MFA: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Evilginx: MFA Bypass Tool, Kaspersky’s Exit & FTC’s Data Surveillance Report – Cyber Security Today In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses a new cyber security tool called Evilginx that bypasses multi factor authentication (MFA), Kaspersky’s…
Tor browser anonymity cracked by German police: Cyber Security Today for Monday, September 23, 2024
Security Risks with Apple’s OS Update, Disney Ditches Slack, and GitHub Hack Alert In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses pressing issues in the cybersecurity landscape: Apple’s latest macOS update, Sequoia version 15, causing compatibility issues…
A hacker’s view of civic infrastructure: Cyber Security Today – Special Feature
A Hacker’s Perspective on Vulnerable Civic Infrastructure In this episode, host Jim Love explores the vulnerabilities of civic infrastructure with cybersecurity expert Nick Aleks. They discuss how hackers view and exploit city systems, the dangers of default passwords and outdated…
Supply chain targets 3,000 users. Cyber Security Today for Friday, September 20, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: Supply Chain Attacks, Data Breaches, and Botnet Threat Disruptions In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love covers pressing issues in the cybersecurity world, including a supply chain attack in Lebanon, a major data breach at AT&T…
London Transport requires in person password validation for 30,000 employees, Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Emerging Cyber Threats: Repellent Scorpius, TfL Cyber Attack, and Online Safety for Children In this episode, we discuss the emergence of the new ransomware group Repellent Scorpius and their use of the Ciccada 3301 ransomware. We cover the London Transport…
Fortinet experiences another major breech with hacker claiming 440 GB of data stolen. Cyber Security Today for Monday, September 16, 2024
Cyber Security Today: Fortinet Data Breach, Seattle Ransomware Attack, and Lazarus Targeting Developers In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love covers Fortinet’s confirmation of a data breach after a hacker claims to have stolen 440GB of data.…
Cyber Security Today Week in Review for September 14, 2024
Cybersecurity Insights: Vulnerabilities, Insider Threats, and the Future of Online Safety In this weekend edition of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love is joined by regulars Terry Cutler of Cyology Labs and David Shipley of Beauceron Security, alongside special guest Laura…
20 dollars exposes a huge flaw in Internet security: Cyber Security Today for Friday the 13th September, 2024
Cyber Security Today: TfL Data Breach, Critical Vulnerabilities, and Insider Threats Join host Jim Love in ‘Cyber Security Today’ as we delve into the latest cyber security incidents and updates. Learn about Transport for London’s data breach affecting thousands of…
1.7 million credit card records leaked by payment gateway. Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: Microsoft Office 2024, Data Breach, CrowdStrike Fallout, & Ford’s Privacy Concerns In this episode of Cybersecurity Today with your host Jim Love, we discuss Microsoft’s decision to disable ActiveX controls by default in Office 2024 to enhance security,…
5.9 terabytes of sensitive medical data leaked: Cyber Security Today for Monday, September 9th, 2024
Massive Healthcare Data Breach, Google’s Move to Rust, and New Sextortion Scams – Cybersecurity Today In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, hosted by Jim Love, we discuss a major healthcare data breach at Confident Health where 5.3 terabytes of sensitive…
Cyber Security Today – Week In Review for the September 7th, 2024
Toronto School Board Hack & Cybersecurity Best Practices: Expert Panel Discussion Welcome to the weekend edition of Cybersecurity Today, hosted by Jim Love! Join our expert panel featuring Terry Cutler from Cyology Labs, David Shipley of Beauceron Security, and special…
AI – What did you miss this summer? Hasthtag Trending for Friday, September 5th, 2024
AI Summer Recap: OpenAI’s GPT 5, GPT Next, and Beyond Join host Jim Love as he navigates through the major AI and cybersecurity stories that dominated summer 2023. From CrowdStrike’s impact on Windows security to OpenAI’s tantalizing announcements of GPT…
“Active Listening” software reportedly used to listen in on smart phone conversations. Cyber Security Today for Thursday, September 5, 2024
Is Your Phone Spying on You? D Link Vulnerabilities & Government Data Requests In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in D Link routers, impacting their discontinued DIR 846 series. These…
Major Data Breaches: Toronto Schools, TDECU, and Columbus Hacked: Cyber Security Today for Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love delves into recent data breaches affecting the Toronto District School Board, Texas Dow Employees Credit Union, and the city of Columbus. Discover details on the ransomware attacks, the compromised…
Mastering AI & Cybersecurity: Navigating the Future – A Special Panel Discussion
Welcome to a special weekend edition of Cyber Security Today! In this long weekend episode, we delve into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on various sectors, particularly as organizations ramp up their plans for the upcoming…