Cybersecurity Today Month In Review - December 5th, 2025
Cybersecurity Today: The Rise of Living Off the Land Strategies & More In this episode of Cybersecurity Today's Month in Review, host Jim Love is joined by Laura Payne from White Tuque and David Shipley from Beauceron Security. They discuss several pressing cybersecurity issues, including the growing threat of 'living off the land' strategies where attackers use legitimate software to stay undetected, the risks associated with public Wi-Fi and QR codes, and the recent breaches involving Oracle's E-Business Suite and SonicWall's management devices. The panel also reflects on the often conflicting cybersecurity advice circulating today and emphasizes the importance of nuanced communication in security practices. Plus, find out who wins the 'Stinky' award for cybersecurity blunders and what you can do to stay safe. Special thanks to Meter for supporting this podcast. Tune in for a deep dive into these crucial cybersecurity topics and more. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:19 Welcome and Guest Introductions 00:50 Unique Coffee Partnership 02:27 Living Off the Land: Cybersecurity Tactics 04:33 Social Engineering and AI Threats 13:51 The Role of Social Media in Cyber Fraud 20:05 Microsoft's New Teams Feature: A Security Risk? 26:39 Oracle Vulnerability and Enterprise Security 27:26 Patching Core Systems: Challenges and Necessities 28:12 Clop Ransomware: A Persistent Threat 29:09 University Data Breaches: The Case of U Penn 30:18 Security Culture and Leadership Accountability 33:49 Debunking Security Myths: Juice Jacking and QR Codes 39:15 Public WiFi and VPNs: Proceed with Caution 41:18 The Importance of Effective Cybersecurity Communication 48:33 SonicWall Security Concerns and the Stinkies Awards 51:13 Wrapping Up: Reflections and Future Episodes
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Shady Panda Hides For Years In Legitimate Browser Extensions: Cybersecurity Today
In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' host Jim Love discusses several significant cybersecurity issues. Highlights include a maximum severity vulnerability in React Server Components dubbed React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182), a recently patched Windows shortcut flaw by Microsoft, and new attacks using the Evilginx phishing platform in schools. Additionally, the show explores a long-running campaign by 'Shady Panda,' which used browser extensions to harvest data, and an unexpected failure by Google's AI tool that led to the deletion of a developer's hard drive. The episode also thanks Meter for their continued support. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:48 React Vulnerability: React2Shell 03:13 Microsoft's Long-Standing Shortcut Flaw 04:50 Evilginx: Bypassing MFA in Education 06:59 Shady Panda's Malicious Extensions 09:13 Google's AI Mishap: Developer's Hard Drive Wiped 11:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Living off the Land Attacks and Emerging Cyber Threats
 This episode of Cybersecurity Today, hosted by Jim Love, delves into various cybersecurity threats and latest news. Topics include 'living off the land' attacks using Microsoft's native utilities, spoofing Calendly invites for phishing Google and Meta credentials, a significant breach at the University of Pennsylvania linked to Oracle E-Business Suite vulnerabilities, and findings on AI jailbreaks tied to syntactic patterns by researchers from MIT, Northeastern University, and Meta. The episode emphasizes the ongoing challenges and evolving strategies in cybersecurity. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:43 Living Off the Land Attacks Explained 03:41 Fake Calendly Invites and Phishing Campaigns 05:47 Oracle Breach and Its Implications 07:55 AI Jailbreaks and Syntax Hacking 11:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Cybersecurity Today: QR Code Parking Scams, Evil Twin WiFi Attacks & Microsoft's Teams Flaw
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses a range of pressing cybersecurity issues. Topics include the surge in QR code parking scams, with recent cases in Monaco, Ottawa, and across Europe; an Australian man sentenced for evil twin WiFi attacks targeting travelers; the shutdown of the Code Red emergency notification system due to ransomware; and critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Teams' guest access feature. Shipley also examines the newly launched hacklore.org website aiming to debunk cybersecurity myths, while critiquing its dismissal of real-world threats. Stay informed on how criminals exploit simple deception, human assumptions, and technology lapses to perpetrate fraud and data breaches. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:21 Hack Lore vs. Real Cyber Threats 03:45 QR Code Parking Scams 07:24 Evil Twin WiFi Attacks 09:43 Ransomware Attack on Code Red 11:44 Microsoft Teams Security Flaw 15:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Espionage and Intelligence - What Cybersecurity Professionals Can Learn
The Intersection of Espionage Techniques and Cybersecurity Threats This episode explores the parallels between espionage and cybersecurity, particularly focusing on social engineering tactics used in both domains. Hosted by Jim Love, the podcast features insights from Neil Bisson, a retired intelligence officer from CSIS, and David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security. They discuss the vulnerabilities in human behavior that can be exploited, the similarity between human intelligence operations and phishing attacks, and how AI is transforming the landscape of social engineering. Practical advice on recognizing and mitigating these threats is also provided. The episode underscores the importance of empathy, skepticism, and continuous education in defending against sophisticated cyber threats. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:25 Linking Espionage and Cybersecurity 01:06 The Role of Social Engineering in Cyber Attacks 02:25 Guest Introductions: Neil Bisson and David Shipley 03:24 Recruitment Tactics in Intelligence 05:56 Phishing vs. Intelligence Recruitment 07:48 AI's Role in Modern Social Engineering 10:45 Building Trust and Rapport in Intelligence 16:19 Ethical Considerations in Intelligence Work 20:01 Future of Cybersecurity and Social Engineering 24:31 The Art of Subtle Manipulation 26:01 Clandestine Tactics and Voluntary Information 26:24 Incremental Trust Building 26:46 Psychological Manipulation and Cult Recruitment 27:34 Human Connection and Vulnerability 28:53 AI and Social Engineering 30:25 The Threat of AI in Recruitment 33:20 Emotional Manipulation in Espionage 36:19 Defending Against Manipulation 38:12 Empathy and Information as Defense 45:49 Final Thoughts and Audience Engagement
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