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Pearson Educational Giant Suffers Major Cyberattack Through Exposed GitLab Token

May 12, 2025 | Podcast

https://plc.pearson.com/en-GB/news-and-insights/news/cyber-security-incidenthttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/education-giant-pearson-hit-by-cyberattack-exposing-customer-data/ Education publishing powerhouse Pearson has confirmed a significant...

Security Concerns Grow Over Electric Vehicles as Potential Surveillance Platforms

May 9, 2025 | Podcast

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/29/source-of-data-are-electric-cars-vulnerable-to-cyber-spies-and-hackers Cybersecurity experts are raising alarms about the potential for electric vehicles to be exploited as surveillance tools, particularly those...

Microsoft Warns Default Kubernetes Helm Charts Create Security Vulnerabilities

May 8, 2025 | Podcast

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftdefendercloudblog/the-risk-of-default-configuration-how-out-of-the-box-helm-charts-can-breach-your/4409560 Microsoft security researchers have issued an urgent warning about significant security risks posed by default...

WhatsApp Introduces ‘Private Processing’ for Secure Cloud-Based AI Features

May 7, 2025 | Podcast

Building Private Processing for AI tools on WhatsApp Meta’s WhatsApp has announced a new privacy-focused technology called ‘Private Processing’ that will allow users to access advanced artificial intelligence features while maintaining data security....

‘AirBorne’ Vulnerabilities Expose Apple Devices to Remote Code Execution Attacks

May 6, 2025 | Podcast

https://www.oligo.security/blog/airborne Security researchers at Oligo Security have uncovered a serious set of vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay protocol and software development kit (SDK) that could allow attackers to remotely execute code on affected devices...

Banks at Risk: Nearly 100 Staff Logins Stolen by Cybercriminals

May 5, 2025 | Podcast

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-01/bank-employee-data-stolen-with-malware-and-sold-online/105232872 Cybercriminals have stolen almost 100 staff logins from Australia’s “Big Four” banks, potentially exposing these financial institutions to serious...

Former Disney Menu Manager Sentenced to 3 Years for Malicious System Attacks

May 3, 2025 | Podcast

https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/29/former_disney_employee_jailed A former Disney employee has received a 36-month prison sentence and been ordered to pay nearly $688,000 in fines after pleading guilty to sabotaging the entertainment giant’s restaurant menu...

Samsung Confirms Security Vulnerability in Galaxy Devices That Could Expose Passwords

May 2, 2025 | Podcast

https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Suggestions/Implement-Auto-Delete-Clipboard-History-to-Prevent-Sensitive/m-p/3200743 Samsung has acknowledged a significant security flaw in its Galaxy devices that potentially exposes user passwords and other sensitive information...

WhatsApp Launches Advanced Chat Privacy to Safeguard Sensitive Conversations

May 1, 2025 | Podcast

https://blog.whatsapp.com/introducing-advanced-chat-privacy WhatsApp has rolled out a new “Advanced Chat Privacy” feature designed to provide users with enhanced protection for sensitive information shared in both private and group conversations. The new...

CISOs Advised to Secure Personal Protections Against Scapegoating and Whistleblowing Risks

Apr 30, 2025 | Podcast

https://path.rsaconference.com/flow/rsac/us25/FullAgenda/page/catalog/session/1727392520218001o5wvhttps://www.theregister.com/2025/04/28/ciso_rsa_whistleblowing/ Chief Information Security Officers should negotiate personal liability insurance and golden parachute...
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