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Cybernews podcast #43: crooks attack Ticketmaster and Paris Olympics
In the freshest episode of the Cybernews podcast, we deep-dive into the Ticketmaster breach debacle, debate the continuing issues at Google, and analyze what Russian hackers could do during the Paris Olympics.
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AI everywhere: will AI gadgets eventually replace your smartphone?
Snake Oil is getting a digital upgrade as tech companies increasingly begin their sales pitch or promo video with, "Is your smartphone stealing your attention?" This is usually followed by another nudge aimed at making you feel guilty by saying, "Would you like to break free of your smartphone addiction and doomscrolling to be more present in your life?"
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WormGPT: abusing batch scripting
Back in the day, whenever I needed code written, I had three options: learn to code it myself, reverse engineer someone else's code and repurpose it, or find someone to code it for me.
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Shodan: where hacktivism meets internet intelligence
Hacktivists devote a lot of time scouring the internet for vulnerable devices. The traditional way can take anywhere from minutes to days.
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Cybernews podcast #42: AI goes pop culture
From Scarlet Johansson to Jennifer Lopez, everyone seems to be talking about artificial intelligence (AI). So, naturally, we decided to talk about celebrities talking about AI.
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Ashley Madison: sex, lies, scandals, scams, and cyber – review
Ashley Madison, the newest Netflix docuseries, explores the devestating consequences of adultery and cyberattacks. Many lives were ruined due to the data leak as the story reveals the human cost when sensitive data is leaked to the public.
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When blackhats become heroes: the untold story of the Protocol Police
On Tuesday, May 7th, I was researching different Shodan filters when I received a private message on Twitter. The contents of that message made me sit down and rethink my strategies for #OpChildChildSafety. That’s because I learned how bad actors could compromise discoverable security cameras over the internet and use them to secretly watch children.
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Atlas review: AI might have written this one, but Netflix knows what people need
The promise of killer AI-powered robots made me try the new Netflix Memorial Day sci-fi feature called Atlas. And what a waste of time it was. Still, the streamer knows what it’s doing.
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Hacker honeypots for the everyday person
Honeypots are easy for the everyday person to set up and use. I have used them for years to catch online predators and unsuspecting threat actors before they can launch offensive attacks against my online assets. It’s been one of the most formidable weapons in my overall bag of tricks.
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Cybernews podcast #41: what’s OpenAI’s problem?
The week was filled with juicy stories involving OpenAI, Microsoft, and Humane AI, which have turned the heads of many for all the wrong reasons. So tune in on Spotify or watch the recorded episode on our YouTube channel.
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Is Southeast Asia becoming the Silicon Valley of fraud?
The tech industry is booming in Southeast Asia, and so is cyber fraud. With the continent becoming a digital crime superpower, have we reached the point where it might create global challenges?
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How does Signal work, and why are people claiming it's not secure?
The encrypted messaging app has been subject to public criticism. But why? And how does it work?
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Cybernews podcast #40: big tech’s reckless AI race
Tech companies have bombarded us with different artificial intelligence (AI) related news this week, making us wonder what’s behind all the shiny marketing.
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AI intimacy: a partner in crime
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, its obvious, and we as humans have an exceptionally unique relationship with it. We rely on it for daily tasks and even confide in it when we need a friend. But what if it could aid you in the most heinous of crimes, or even turn you against a loved one. This is the risk you take when getting intimate with AI.
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Three issues with ChatGPT and similar AI chatbots
A lack of data, rising costs and electricity consumption are three problems to be solved.
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Fatigue and shortages: cyber teams intentionally underreporting breaches
Forty percent of cyber teams have not reported a cyber incident out of fear of losing their jobs, a new report has shown. This signifies a serious underreporting of cyber breaches globally, cybersecurity company VikingCloud says.
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How to de-anonymize scammers
Almost everyone we know has fallen prey to scammers at one time or another. In fact, I’m pretty sure many of us have that one interesting friend who seemingly can’t learn their lesson and ends up falling for scammer tricks time and time again. If you’re that person, then this article is definitely for you.
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Could Section 230 be used to regain control of our Facebook feeds?
Section 230, the famous 1996 statute, has been shielding internet companies, including social media platforms, from liability for ages. One law professor now thinks he can turn the document against big tech – but how?
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The zero-day market explained
It takes a lot of time and effort to bypass cybersecurity protocols, as it’s an intricate process to infiltrate an organization’s systems, particularly high-value targets. But there is one way of getting around the hard stuff. It’s still not easy, but many of the world’s hackers have a trick up their sleeve. A secret. One you won’t find on the clearnet, not even the darknet. This secret is the zero-day market, where you can purchase coveted exploits for a price.
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The rise and fall of AirTag stalking explained
From lost and found to lost privacy, we explore how Apple's AirTags became the weapon of choice for stalkers and abusers.
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