Best Quite Hacker Podcasts (2025)

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Week in Review: Citrix RCE flaw, steganography revived, major telecom fiasco 28:02

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Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Johna Till Johnson, CEO and founder, Nemertes Thanks to our show sponsor, Prophet Security Ever feel like your security team is stuck in a loop of alert fatigue and manual investigations? Meet Prophet Security. Their Agentic AI SOC Pl…

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[GREATEST HITS] James Clear: How Small Daily Actions Compound Into Life-Changing Wealth [RERUN] 1:18:41

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#638: Fifty dollars. That's how much this couple transferred to their "Trip to Europe" savings account each time they cooked dinner instead of going to a restaurant. By year's end, they had funded their dream vacation — not through budgeting or willpower, but by hacking their habit loop. This story illustrates how James Clear approaches habit chang…

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Wimbeldon broke 148 years of tradition to replace 300 line judges with AI -- will it be worth it? 30:02

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How much is human adjudication in sport worth, and how much more accurate is Wimbledon's new system? Plus, the CSIRO and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) have joined forces to research how AI can be used ethically and efficiently in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Malicious nx Packages, AI worker scam, Salt Typhoon attacks Netherlands 8:56

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Malicious nx Packages leak GitHub, Cloud, and AI Credentials North Korean remote worker scheme boosted by generative AI The Netherlands announces Salt Typhoon penetration Huge thanks to our sponsor, Prophet Security Security teams are drowning in alerts - many companies generate upwards of 1000 or more alerts a day, and nearly half go ignored. That…

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Salt Typhoon expands, AI-powered ransomware, Anthropic warns of vibe-hacking 7:39

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FBI warns of expanded Chinese hacking campaign AI-powered ransomware is a thing now Anthropic warns about “vibe-hacking” Huge thanks to our sponsor, Prophet Security SOC analyst burnout is real - repetitive tasks, poor tooling, and constant alert noise are driving them out. Prophet Security fixes this. Their Agentic AI Analyst handles alert triage …

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DOGE puts critical SS data at risk? CISA warns of new exploited flaw, K-Pop stock heist attacker extradited to South Korea 7:10

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DOGE Put Critical Social Security Data at Risk, Whistle-Blower Says CISA warns of actively exploited Git code execution flaw Alleged mastermind behind K-Pop celebrity stock heist extradited to South Korea Huge thanks to our sponsor, Prophet Security Your security analysts didn’t sign up to chase false alarms all day. With Prophet Security’s AI SOC …

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Q&A: Can You Open an IRA for Someone Else's Kid? (And Should You?) 55:15

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#637: Nick wants to set up an investment account for his nephew to contribute annually, creating a nest egg for college since the parents are already opening a 529. He's unsure whether a standard brokerage account, IRA or other options work best when you're not the parent. Diana asks whether she needs TIPS in her portfolio to protect against inflat…

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Farmers Insurance also hit by Salesforce breach, UpCrypter phishing campaign, Pakistan hits Indian government agencies 8:20

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If Salesforce flutters its wings in San Francisco... How is this still tricking people? From tagging to bagging Huge thanks to our sponsor, Prophet Security Security teams are drowning in alerts - many companies generate upwards of 1000 or more alerts a day, and nearly half go ignored. That’s where Prophet Security comes in. Their AI SOC platform a…

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SURPRISE! The Travel Chat Duo is BACK with Emily’s Wedding Story! 1:00:17

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What happens when your “maybe elopement in Italy” turns into a totally unique wedding at UMASS? In this episode, Emily takes listeners behind the scenes of her two-year wedding planning saga—from the initial dream of escaping to Italy, to pivoting into a heartfelt ceremony at her alma mater. Emily opens up about how she chose to keep things real an…

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Malicious Go module, new Mirai botnet, Silk Typhoon exploits cloud 9:26

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Malicious Go module steals credentials via Telegram Mirai-based botnet resurfaces targeting systems globally Silk Typhoon hackers exploit cloud trust to hack downstream customers Huge thanks to our sponsor, Prophet Security Ever feel like your security team is stuck in a loop of alert fatigue and manual investigations? Meet Prophet Security. Their …

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Week in Review: Celebrating 5 years of Cyber Security Headlines 45:50

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Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino. This is our milestone edition, celebrating five years of the daily Cyber Security Headlines news podcast. Our guests today will be the CSH reporters themselves, reflecting on some stories from this week as well as their favorite stories from th…

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How do you protect yourself against AI voice scams? 30:06

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Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen

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Apple’s urgent update, Scattered Spider sentence, Microsoft seeks SSD feedback 8:44

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Apple urges iPhone, iPad and Mac update ASAP Scattered Spider operative gets 10 years and a big fine Microsoft seeks customer feedback on SSD failure issues Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Does logging into a portal security questionnaire feel like punishment? We get it. Other solutions offer browser extensions that require you to do all the c…

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How to Talk to Your Parents About Money, with Behavioral Economist Etinosa Agbonlahor 1:00:21

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#636: Behavioral economist Etinosa Agbonlahor joins us to discuss "money scripts" — the unconscious beliefs we inherit or develop about finances. Agbonlahor, CEO of Decision Alpha and former Director of Behavioral Science Research at Fidelity Investments, is the author of "How to Talk to Your Parents About Money." She studied financial management a…

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Apple zero-day patch, Jailbreaking ChatGPT-5 Pro, 7-year old Cisco Vulnerability exploited 8:57

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A patch today keeps the zero-day away Jailbreaking ChatGPT-5 Pro The thing about vulnerabilities is they stay vulnerable Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor It’s Thursday. Have you been personally victimized by a portal security questionnaire this week? Most solutions just give you a browser extension to copy and paste answers in, still leaving ho…

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Sen. Bam Aquino on Classrooms, Comebacks, and Change 1:03:47

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What does it mean to go from political loss and loneliness to making a major comeback in the Senate? Bam Aquino joins us to talk about comebacks, the current classroom gap, and why the youth vote matters. We also dive into the classroom crisis, campaigning highs and lows, and what it really means to take a leap of faith in politics. Send your own l…

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UK drops Apple backdoor mandate, Allianz Life breach impacts 1.1M, attack stifles speed cameras 7:13

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UK agrees to drop 'backdoor' mandate for Apple devices Massive Allianz Life data breach impacts 1.1M people Speed cameras knocked out after cyber attack Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor If portal questionnaires were a person, you’d block them by now. Endless clicks, bad navigation, and expanding questions stacked like russian nesting dolls, all…

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Workday breach, post-quantum alliance, Chinese group targets Taiwan 8:15

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Workday confirms data breach An alliance to unify post-quantum cryptography New Chinese threat actor targeting Taiwan Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor If the thought of logging into a portal questionnaire makes you want to throw your laptop away, you’re not alone. Most solutions just give you a browser extension to copy and paste answers, still…

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Q&A: Gold vs. Stocks – and Why Inflation Panic Makes You Poor 1:34:57

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#635: Arielle’s head is spinning from the seemingly contradictory advice she hears about the best investments to hedge against inflation and a possible recession. What’s she missing? Dave is curious about private investments after listening to a recent First Friday episode. What are they, and should he consider them for his portfolio? Abbey is stok…

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Cisco firewall warning, Colt Telecom cyberattack, CISA’s OT request 7:49

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Cisco warns of maximum-severity defect in firewall software UK’s Colt Telecom suffers cyberattack CISA implores OT environments to lock down critical infrastructure Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Have you been personally victimized by portal security questionnaires? Conveyor is here to help. Endless clicks, bad navigation, and expanding quest…

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The Bride, the Best Friend, and the Baby Bump | MALIBAG 25:36

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What do you do when your bridesmaid—who’s also your childhood best friend—drops the news that she’s pregnant, with a due date the same month as your wedding? In this Malibag episode, we talk about managing wedding expectations, navigating friendship during different life stages, choosing compassion over judgment, and remembering that the wedding is…

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Week in Review: ShinyHunters-Scattered Spider merge, DARPA AI prize, Water infrastructure volunteers 30:29

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Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Steve Zalewski, co-host, Defense in Depth Thanks to our show sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like…right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but when it comes to…

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How will ICE's deportation teams use iris scanning technology? 30:02

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America’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a notice they intend to purchase an iris scanning technology that can identify "suspects and inmates who try to hide their identity". Unsurprisingly, it’s raised some red flags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen

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NFC fraud reappears, Canada government breach, Zoom’s critical flaw 8:08

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New wave of NFC relay fraud, call hijacking, and root exploits in banking sector Canada’s House of Commons suffers cyberattack Zoom fixes critical Windows client flaw that could enable privilege escalation Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now? We know that real-time visibil…

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Wharton Professor: The 7 Hidden Types of Entrepreneurs | with Lori Rosenkopf 1:20:00

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#634: Picture this: you're 26 years old, fresh out of Wharton, and you decide to start a business with two friends. You spend years building a digital marketing firm that eventually works with Dollar Shave Club and Madison Reed. You bootstrap the entire thing without taking a dime of venture capital funding. That's exactly what one Wharton graduate…

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Court filing system hack explained, PA AG weighs in on attack, Fortinet attacks raise concerns 7:22

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Hack of federal court filing system exploited security flaws known since 2020 Pennsylvania attorney general says cyberattack knocked phone, email systems offline Spike in Fortinet VPN brute-force attacks raises zero-day concerns Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now? We know…

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Fortinet SSL VPNs getting hammered, The Netherlands critical infrastructure compromise, Africa the most targeted for cyber attacks 7:26

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The hits just keep on coming Where's the Little Dutch Boy when you need him? I felt the ransomware down in Africa Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but when it comes to our GRC programs…we rely on point-in-time…

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Q&A: How to Spot Investment Scams Before You Lose Everything 1:15:39

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#633: Paul is worried the private equity investment he’s about to make could be a scam. How can he do his due diligence and stay protected when there’s a shortage of reliable information? Rob is questioning the purpose of a bond allocation in his eight-figure investment portfolio. Is he on to something, or is there a legitimate case to add them? Da…

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North Korean crypto theft, Microsoft rolls out back up, four charged in global scheme 9:07

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North Korean crypto theft Microsoft rolls out PC back up during attack U.S. charges four in $100M global fraud scheme Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but when it comes to our GRC programs…we rely on point-in-…

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I Fell For A Breadcrumber | MALIBAG 21:20

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How do you cope with the aftermath of being led on by someone you opened yourself up to, and on top of that, someone you still work with? In this Malibag episode, we talk about accountability, breadcrumbing, power imbalance in relationships, and expressing your feelings. Send your own letter at jimandsaab.com/malibag! Join jimandsaab.com to get exc…

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DARPA code prize, ScarCruft adds ransomware, Columbia breach tally 8:21

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DARPA awards $4 million prize for AI code review at DEF CON North Korea ScarCruft group adds ransomware to its activities Columbia University hack affects over 860,000 Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but when…

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Week in Review: UK LegalAid collapse, public ransomware approval, Salesforce breach impact 30:03

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Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Montez Fitzpatrick, CISO, Navvis Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. Th…

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How to Get Everything You Want at Work 1:44:34

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Your Next Raise is open for enrollment! ⁠https://affordanything.com/how-to-negotiate-your-next-raise #632: There are 10 conversations that a person should have at work in order to do a better job, have better relationships at work, and make more money. Melody Wilding, Professor of Human Behavior at Hunter College, joins us to talk about how you can…

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Would Cyberbrothel be more ethical than a traditional brothel? 30:04

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A sex doll brothel in Berlin is offering a combination of new VR and AI technologies in their plastic playmates. But the Cyberbrothel business falls outside traditional brothel regulations, raising questions how consent, sex work, and tech intersect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Hybrid Exchange flaw, France telecom breach, Dialysis company attack 7:44

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Microsoft warns of high-severity flaw in hybrid Exchange deployments France’s third-largest mobile operator suffers breach Dialysis company’s April attack affects 900,000 people Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-d…

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Gemini AI hijacked, Nvidia rejects AI chip backdoors, phishers abuse Microsoft 365 6:23

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Hackers hijacked Google’s Gemini AI with a poisoned calendar invite to take over a smart home Nvidia rejects US demand for backdoors in AI chips Google says hackers stole its customers’ data by breaching its Salesforce database Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybers…

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PBS confirms data breach, TSMC fires engineers over theft, Cloudflare: Perplexity is web scraping 7:04

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PBS confirms data breach after employee info leaked on Discord servers TSMC fires engineers over suspected semiconductor secrets theft Cloudflare on Perplexity web scraping techniques to avoid robot.txt and network blocks Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurit…

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Q&A: Is ChatGPT's Portfolio Better Than VTSAX? 1:42:08

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Your Next Raise now open for enrollment! https://affordanything.com/how-to-negotiate-your-next-raise #631: Jason's analysis of his retirement plan shows that the simple path beats the efficient frontier. Is he right or is he missing something? Minerva is worried about the impacts of tax inefficiency to her wealth. Are her investments properly locat…

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Microsoft & Google lead zero day exploits, Plague Linux malware maintains SSH access, panel to create US Cyber Force 8:20

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Microsoft and Google among most affected as zero day exploits jump 46% Vietnamese hackers use PXA Stealer, hit 4,000 IPs and steal 200,000 passwords globally New Plague Linux malware stealthily maintains SSH access Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity contr…

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BONUS First Monday: How Did the BLS Get the Jobs Report So Wrong? 17:30

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Special bonus episode. The Bureau of Labor Statistics issues massive job revisions on Friday morning. The revisions wipe out nearly 90% of previously reported gains for May and June. This raises fundamental questions about how our most trusted economic data gets calculated. In this episode, we break down how the system works. We examine why the rev…

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Akira’s SonicWall zero-day, UK Legal-Aid suffers, Luxembourg 5G attack 8:50

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Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start y…

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What If We Went Back to School? 25:58

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Jim and Saab ask the big question: is it too late to go back to school? (Spoiler: it’s not.) They talk career pivots, unexpected perks of adult learning, and why it’s never too late to grow—even if you’ve got a job, kids, or both. This episode is brought to you by Mapúa’s Business and Health Sciences Programs for Working Professionals, in collabora…

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First Friday: We Were Wrong About 258,000 Jobs (This Changes Everything) 51:51

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#630: Interesting observations about the current housing market, meme stocks (again), GDP, Fed Meeting, Stock Market, and the latest Jobs Report updates. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run times. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changin…

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Week in Review: Surveillance camera vulnerabilities, data sovereignty conundrum, French submarine cyberattack 30:47

27d ago30:47

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Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Derek Fisher, Director of the Cyber Defense and Information Assurance Program, Temple University – also check out Derek’s substack. Thanks to our show sponsor, Dropzone AI Security teams everywhere are drowning in alerts. That’s why c…

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Is Snapchat’s My AI a safe space or a slippery slope for teens? 30:07

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Snapchat’s AI chatbot, My AI, is raising concerns among teens and parents — with questions about how it's used, what it says, and whether the platform is doing enough to keep young users safe. While there are parental controls available through Snapchat’s Family Centre, many parents may not know they can restrict access to the bot altogether. So, i…

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ATM Raspberry Pi breach, Easterly West Point cancellation, Chinese company-hacker link 8:53

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NATM network breached and attacked through 4G Raspberry Pi Easterly’s appointment to West Point rescinded Report links Chinese companies to tools used by state-sponsored hackers Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI Security teams everywhere are drowning in alerts. That's why companies like Zapier and CBTS turned to Dropzone AI—the leader in auto…

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Oh No! Lenovo, French submarine data breach, Russian pharmacy cyberattack 7:51

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Oh No! Lenovo You sunk my battleship! Or did you? Russians unable to get a taste of their own medicine Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI Security teams everywhere are drowning in alerts. That's why companies like Zapier and CBTS turned to Dropzone AI—the leader in autonomous alert investigation. Their AI investigates everything, giving your a…

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Telecom Orange hacked, $2.4M Bitcoin seized from Chaos, Scattered Spider’s tactics evolve 6:43

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Critical Authentication Flaw Identified in Base44 Vibe Coding Platform French telecom giant Orange discloses cyberattack FBI seizes $2.4M in Bitcoin from new Chaos ransomware operation Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI What if your SOC could investigate every single alert without burning out your team? That's exactly what Dropzone AI does. Th…

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Nick Maggiulli: The Wealth Ladder Has Six Rungs (and Most People Never Climb Past Four) 1:11:42

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#629: Here's the thing about personal finance advice: what works when you have $10,000 won't work when you have $1 million. Yet most financial guidance treats everyone the same, whether you're scraping together a $1,000 emergency fund or deciding whether to upgrade to business class. Nick Maggiulli, author of "The Wealth Ladder," joins us to break …

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Russian flights grounded, Naval group breach, dating app exposed 8:07

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Hacktivist attack grounds Russian flights Naval group denies breach, hackers beg to differ Dating app breach exposes thousands of women’s pictures Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI Let me tell you about Dropzone AI—they're revolutionizing how security teams work. Companies like CBTS and Zapier use their AI to investigate alerts automatically,…