Best Exploit Brokers Podcasts (2025)

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Inside the Numbers: SIFMA’s US Economic Survey, Mid-Year 2025 43:19

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. reflects on the recent Member Briefing where he was joined by Scott Anderson, Ph.D., Chief US Economist and Managing Director at BMO and Co-Chair of the SIFMA Economist Roundtable. Together, they unpack key takeaways from SIFMA’s 2025 Mid-Year Economic Survey, con…

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Protecting Senior Investors from Financial Exploitation: A Recap of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Webinar 1:29:17

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's President and CEO speaks with Lisa Bleier, Head of Wealth Management, Retirement, and State Government Relations at SIFMA, and Jennifer Spoeri, Executive Director of NAPSA. Together, they unpack key takeaways from the recent World Elder Abuse Awareness Day webinar and discuss the broader efforts by both…

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SIFMA Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) Reform Recommendations 22:29

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., is joined by colleague Joe Corcoran, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, to discuss SIFMA’s recommendations to the Securities and Exchange Commission on how to reform the Consolidated Audit Trail, or the CAT. Together, they discuss: Background on CAT…

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Recommendations and Considerations for the SEC’s Crypto Task Force RFI on Digital Assets 24:38

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In the latest episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen Jr. is joined by colleagues Peter Ryan and Charles DeSimone to unpack SIFMA's response to the SEC Crypto Task Force’s request for information on digital assets. Together, they discuss: Key issues raised by Commissioner Hester Peirce’s statement SIFMA's policy rec…

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Regulation, Innovation, and Risk: A Recap of SIFMA’s 25th Annual AML Conference 1:38:25

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, we recap key moments from SIFMA’s 2025 Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes Conference, held in Washington, DC. SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., is joined by Saima Ahmed, SIFMA's Executive Vice President and General Counsel, and Bernard Canepa, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel…

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Insights on the Future of Operations: Highlights from SIFMA Ops 1:11:09

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, we recap highlights from SIFMA’s 2025 Operations Conference & Exhibition, held in Orlando, Florida. SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., is joined by Chief Operating Officer Joseph Seidel and Stephen Byron, Managing Director and Head of Technology, Operations, and Business Continuity. Together, they…

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Financial Literacy Month: Insights from the SIFMA Foundation and Charles Schwab 29:22

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In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. hosts a discussion with Lisa Hunt, Managing Director and Head of International Services at Charles Schwab, and Melanie Mortimer, President of the SIFMA Foundation. In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, they explore the critical role of the financial services…

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Rethinking Leverage Ratios: Why US Treasuries Should Be Exempt 8:01

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA Chief Operating Officer Joseph Seidel is joined by Dr. Guowei Zhang, Managing Director at SIFMA, to unpack the critical role of leverage ratios in the U.S. Treasury market – and why exempting them from leverage ratio calculations may be key to strengthening market resilience. Together, they explore: How c…

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Shaping the 2025 Regulatory Roadmap: Insights from the SEC and FINRA at SIFMA’s C&L Seminar 1:01:42

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with SIFMA General Counsel Saima Ahmed to unpack key takeaways from the 2025 SIFMA Compliance & Legal Annual Seminar. They discuss top regulatory priorities, evolving compliance expectations, and what’s on the horizon. With exclusive conversations live f…

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HN59 - Microsoft AI Discovers 20 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Bootloaders! 19:22

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# Title * HN59 - Microsoft AI Discovers 20 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Bootloaders! ## Description 🔍 Microsoft’s AI Uncovers 20 Zero-Day Threats | CoffeeLoader Malware Gets Smarter In this episode of Exploit Brokers, Cipherceval dives into how Microsoft Security Copilot, powered by AI, discovered over 20 previously unknown vulnerabilities in popula…

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What's In Store for the Equity Markets in 2025 14:50

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA’s President and CEO, Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., sits down with Katie Kolchin, CFA to discuss the latest U.S. Equity Market Structure Compendium. This report summarizes market activity and themes in 2024, including: the AI boom, market concentration, higher-for-longer rates, earnings growth, and more.…

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What’s In Store for Fixed Income Markets in 2025 10:30

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA’s President and CEO, Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., sits down with Katie Kolchin, CFA to discuss the themes and market metrics that are shaping the U.S. fixed income markets in 2025.By SIFMA

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HN58 - Havoc in the Cloud: The Shocking Click Fix Exploit Revealed 24:22

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Welcome to Exploit Brokers with your host Cipherceval! In this deep dive, we uncover a sophisticated cyber assault where hackers exploited Microsoft SharePoint to launch the Havoc C2 via a stealthy click fix attack. Learn how a single click can trigger malicious PowerShell commands, turning everyday corporate tools into gateways for cybercrime. In …

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What the New Treasury Clearing Timeline Means for Markets 16:33

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Chief Operating Officer, Joseph Seidel, sits down with Robert Toomey, the head of SIFMA's capital markets group, William Thum, managing director in SIFMA’s Asset Management Group, and Stephen Byron, the head of SIFMA’s operations and technology group, to discuss the recent compliance extension from the …

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HN57 - Unmasking SpyLoan: The Android Malware Preying on Loan Seekers 20:32

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In this episode of Exploit Brokers, we dive into the dark world of cybercrime, exploring two alarming topics: a malicious Android loan app masquerading as a financial tool and Xerox printer vulnerabilities that could be leaking your credentials. Learn how loan sharks have moved from traditional methods to sophisticated digital predation, exploiting…

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HN56 - Massive Bug Puts Outlook Users at Risk | Kimsuky gets RDPWrapper 27:03

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In today’s episode of Exploit Brokers, we dive deep into two major security threats making waves across the digital world. A critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook is putting millions of users at risk, with hackers exploiting it through spear phishing emails and malicious links. Not only that, but we’re also uncover…

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HN55 - Double Zipping Danger: The 7-Zip Exploit That Could Hack Your PC 27:18

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Welcome back to Exploit Brokers! In today’s video, we dive deep into a critical 7‑Zip vulnerability that’s being exploited by Russian cybercriminals to bypass Windows’ security protections. If you’ve used 7‑Zip at all, you need to know how this flaw can let hackers sneak past the Mark-of-the-Web (MOTW) and deploy dangerous malware like Smoke Loader…

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SIFMA's 2025 Priorities 31:29

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Recently, SIFMA has met with our Board to set our 2025 priorities on behalf of our members and in support of our mission to promote effective and resilient capital markets. In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's president and CEO, Ken Bentsen, and SIFMA's COO, Joseph Seidel, sit down to discuss SIFMA’s priorities for the year ahead.…

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HN54 - Cybersecurity Experts Reveal LAZARUS GROUP's Hidden Secrets 29:54

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Lazarus Group’s Secret Admin Layer EXPOSED – Major Cybersecurity Discovery! 🔥💻 Security researchers have uncovered a hidden admin layer used by North Korea’s Lazarus Group to manage their Command and Control (C2) servers. This sophisticated network of VPNs and proxies allows them to execute cyberattacks worldwide—mainly targeting cryptocurrency dev…

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HN53 - AI’s Dirty Little Secret: Employees Leaking Data by Accident 24:46

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In this episode, we’re uncovering the darker side of Generative AI and the emerging threats lurking behind everyday tools like ChatGPT and Copilot. Learn how sensitive information—ranging from customer data to employee benefits—can be leaked simply by typing it into a Gen AI prompt. We’ll also expose how cybercriminals are escalating their tactics,…

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HN52 - 800K Volkswagen EVs Hacked! Massive Data Breach & Mirai Botnet Attack Explained 21:55

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🔒🚗 Volkswagen’s Massive 800K EV Data Breach & Mirai Botnet Threats Explained | Exploit Brokers Welcome back to Exploit Brokers! In today’s episode, we dive deep into two major cybersecurity threats shaking the automotive and industrial sectors: Volkswagen’s 800,000 EV Data Breach Discover how a misconfigured Amazon cloud storage led to the exposure…

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HN51 - Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury AND 3M Fake GitHub Stars Exposed 23:16

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In this episode, we dive deep into two explosive cybersecurity stories making headlines right now: a major breach at the U.S. Treasury Department allegedly carried out by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, and the discovery of over 3.1 million fake stars on GitHub used to boost malicious repositories. We’ll explore how third-party vendor BeyondTrust …

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HN50 - IoT Webcams Hacked & 900k+ Health Records Exposed 25:36

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In this eye-opening episode, we uncover the disturbing reality of IoT webcam vulnerabilities and explore how hackers are leveraging outdated firmware and previously discovered but unpatched exploits to infiltrate personal devices. From prying eyes in your own home to the colossal health data breach exposing over 900,000 patient records, the digital…

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HN49 - Fortnite Refund Update: Millions Refunded + Lazarus Group’s Crypto Hacks Revealed 23:15

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We’re diving into two major stories shaking up the gaming and cybersecurity worlds! First, we discuss the Fortnite Refund Update, where the FTC has forced Epic Games to refund millions due to their use of dark patterns. Find out if you’re eligible for a refund and how to claim it. Then, we shift gears to the Lazarus Group, North Korea’s infamous ha…

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HN48 - Hydra's Dark Web Empire CRUMBLES 21:26

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Uncover the fascinating yet chilling story of Hydra Market, the dark web’s largest illicit empire. Learn how this $1.35 billion platform operated, from smuggling narcotics and laundering money to offering hacking services. We’ll explore how its leader was sentenced to life in prison, the innovative (and illegal) technologies they used, and the glob…

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Considerations to Prepare for US Treasury Clearing 30:31

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Who is subject to the SEC's rules? When do they go into effect? What are the margin implications? How will firms account for increased volumes? In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's COO, Joseph Seidel, sits down with EY's Brendan Maher and SIFMA's Steve Byron, William Thum, and Rob Toomey to answer these questions and more.…

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HN47 - Andrew Tate’s Platform Hacked by Activists + Russian Hackers Exploit Zero-Days 18:03

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Andrew Tate's platform, formerly known as Hustler’s University, has been hacked, exposing the data of over 800,000 users. Meanwhile, Russian hackers have exploited critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Firefox and Windows, demonstrating the growing sophistication of cyberattacks. In this video, we’ll break down the Andrew Tate hack, the implications…

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HN46 - Phobos’ $16M Haul & Helldown’s Secret Exploits – 2024’s Ransomware Crisis 27:53

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of ransomware with two of 2024's most talked-about threats: Phobos and Helldown. Learn how the Phobos ransomware operation managed to dominate 11% of the market, generating $16 million in ransom payments, and the shocking details of its admin’s extradition to the U.S. We also explore the rise of Helldown…

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HN45 - Malware Madness: How Remcos RAT and Human Error Fuel Cyber Threats 33:15

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In today's episode, we dive deep into the fascinating yet troubling world of cybersecurity, exploring how even the most advanced antivirus software, firewalls, and endpoint security measures can fall short due to a single factor: human error. Despite the latest tech solutions, hackers continue to exploit one consistent vulnerability—users clicking …

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Highlights from SIFMA's 2024 Annual Meeting 13:37

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, we highlight just some of the conversations that took place at SIFMA's Annual Meeting. Our discussions with industry leaders like BlackRock's Larry Fink and Edward Jones' Penny Pennington include top-of-mind issues including: The expanding role of the capital markets and their potential to positively impact soc…

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HN44 - Malicious Crack Tools & Malvertising Attack: How Hackers Steal Your Data 22:42

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In today's episode, we’re diving into the hidden dangers of malicious installers, software cracks, and deceptive ads on Google. We'll explore recent stories, including the SteelFox malware that's hijacking Windows PCs, stealing credit card data, and mining cryptocurrency using vulnerable drivers. Plus, we’ll uncover a new wave of malvertising attac…

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HN43 - Dutch Police Take Down Major Information Stealers: Redline & Meta Stealer 10:45

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In a significant international operation, Dutch police and global law enforcement partners have taken down two major information stealers: Redline and Meta Stealer. These dangerous malware operations targeted thousands of victims worldwide, stealing passwords, sensitive data, and more. This video explores how law enforcement agencies worked togethe…

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HN42 - Hackers Breach Internet Archive TWICE – How Safe is Your Data? 16:12

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The Internet Archive has been breached… AGAIN! 🛑 This time, hackers managed to compromise sensitive user data not once, but twice, exploiting stolen GitLab and Zendesk tokens. In this episode of Exploit Brokers, we break down what went wrong, why access tokens are crucial for cybersecurity, and how this breach could have been prevented. 🚨 We’ll div…

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How Markets Work: A Deep Dive on the Capital Markets Primer 21:10

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In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, Ken Bentsen, SIFMA's President and CEO, is joined by Katie Kolchin, SIFMA Managing Director and Head of Research, for a discussion around the recently updated SIFMA Insights Primer series. This series of reports explains the inner workings of capital markets, breaking down important technical and regulatory nua…

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HN41 - Chinese Hackers Hijack US Telecom Networks 15:46

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In this eye-opening episode of Exploit Brokers, your host Lauro dives deep into the recent cyberattacks that have compromised major U.S. telecommunications networks. Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have exploited a 30-year-old backdoor mandated by U.S. law, targeting giants like AT&T, Lumen (formerly CenturyLink), and Verizo…

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Top 5 Takeaways from SIFMA’s 2024 Ops Conference 15:24

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In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, Ken Bentsen, SIFMA’s president, and CEO, sits down with Stephen Byron, Managing Director, Head of Technology, Operations, and Business Continuity, SIFMA to discuss the 5 key takeaways from SIFMA’s 2024 Operations and Technology Conference and what’s ahead in the operations space.…

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HN40 - Shocking Move: Kaspersky Uninstalls Itself and Installs Ultra AV Overnight! 13:13

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Imagine waking up to find that your trusted antivirus software has uninstalled itself and replaced itself with a completely different program—without your consent! 😱 In today's video, we dive deep into the shocking move by Kaspersky as it uninstalls itself and installs Ultra AV on users' computers. We'll explore why this happened, how users are rea…

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An Update on the Path to Clearing US Treasuries 55:33

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, we share a replay of the Treasury Clearing panel discussion at SIFMA’s recent Operations Conference & Exhibition. But first, SIFMA’s Chief Operating Officer, Joseph Seidel, sits down with panel moderator Robert Toomey and SIFMA Asset Management Group’s Bill Thum to outline what firms need to be doing today to p…

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HN39 - Apple's Shocking Decision: Dropping the Fight Against NSO Spyware 14:15

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In an unexpected turn of events, Apple has decided to drop its three-year-old lawsuit against the notorious spyware maker, NSO Group. What led to this shocking decision, and what does it mean for the future of cybersecurity and your personal data? 🤔 In today's video, we dive deep into the reasons behind Apple's surprising move. We'll explore how th…

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The Flawed Economic Analysis Underpinning SEC Rule Proposals 31:07

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA’s Chief Operating Officer Joseph Seidel sits down with Craig Lewis, former Chief Economist and Director of the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis, or DERA, at the SEC, to discuss the SEC’s approach to economic analysis as the basis for rule proposals.By SIFMA

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HN38 - Is Your Tap-to-Pay Secure? The Latest Android Malware Warning 13:35

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Is Your Tap-to-Pay Secure? The Latest Android Malware Warning 🔒 In this episode of Exploit Brokers, we dive deep into a new Android malware that targets NFC technology to steal your banking information. 📱💳 If you use tap-to-pay or any NFC-based service, this is something you NEED to know. We’ll break down how this malware works, why it's so dangero…

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HN37 - AI Manipulation: The Silent Threat to Democracy 16:32

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🚨 AI Propaganda Exposed: How It’s Influencing Elections Right Now! 🚨 In this episode of Exploit Brokers, we dive deep into the unsettling world of AI-driven misinformation campaigns. From targeting voters on both sides to spreading chaos across social media, AI is being weaponized in ways that sound like science fiction but are shockingly real. We’…

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HN36 - Fake Sites, Real Danger: The Trojan Malware in Extensions 15:08

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In this episode of Exploit Brokers, we dive into a significant new threat spreading across the web—Trojan malware hidden in malicious browser extensions. These sneaky extensions are distributed through fake download sites mimicking popular software like Roblox FPS Unlocker, YouTube, VLC, or KeePass. We’ll discuss how these Trojans operate, how they…

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HN35 - Deceptive Admin Tool You Should NOT Install 17:22

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In this episode of Exploit Brokers, we're diving into a new and alarming trend in cybersecurity: Remote Access Trojans (RATs) targeting IT professionals. Discover how malware disguised as legitimate tools is being installed by unsuspecting IT teams, leading to severe breaches and ransomware attacks. We'll explore the tactics used by Hunter's Intern…

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The Latest: Why the Basel III Endgame Must be Re-Proposed 9:05

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Chief Operating Officer Joseph Seidel sits down with Dr. Peter Ryan, Managing Director, and Head of International Capital Markets and Strategic Initiatives, to discuss the status of the Basel III Endgame proposal in the United States. A recent study found that the proposal would cause U.S. economic grow…

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HN34 - AI Detects Fires and Malicious Android Apps You Need to Avoid 22:15

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Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Exploit Brokers! In today's video, we're diving deep into some dangerous Android apps you should avoid installing. We'll also explore how AI is being used to detect wildfires and identify AI-generated videos, proving that technology can indeed fight back against digital threats. With the rise of data…

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HN33 - CrowdStrike Chaos: Fake Fixes and Malware Attacks 17:39

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In this episode of Exploit Brokers, we delve into two major cyber stories making headlines. First, we uncover the details behind the recent breach of water facilities by Russian hacktivists and the subsequent U.S. sanctions. Discover the risks posed by SCADA system vulnerabilities and the potential for catastrophic damage to critical infrastructure…

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Advocacy, Action, & Access: Q&A with the 2023-2024 Chair of SIFMA's Board of Directors 23:41

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA president and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. and Ken Cella, Principal and Head of External Affairs for Edward Jones and 2023-2024 Chair of SIFMA's Board of Directors, discuss SIFMA's commitment to fostering effective and efficient capital markets, our role on behalf of the membership, and the goals we have s…

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HN32 - Cyber Scam Slavery: The Dark Side of Online Fraud 26:28

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🚨 Welcome to Exploit Brokers! 🚨 In this episode, we're diving deep into the hidden world of fake cell towers and the alarming rise of cyber scam slavery. 📡💔 Did you know that your cell phone might be connecting to a fake tower, putting your personal information at risk? We explore a recent case in London where criminals set up a fake cell tower to …

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The Path to Clearing US Treasuries 21:37

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In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA president and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with Robert Toomey and William Thum, who outline SIFMA and SIFMA AMG's partnership to advance multiple workstreams and short-term deliverables that will set the stage for long-term implementation. These include standard documentation, enhancements to mar…