In this episode of the Cyber News Podcast, the hosts dive into the latest season of Black Mirror, examining each episode's technology and its implications. They discuss episodes such as 'Common People', which features brain streaming technology in a dystopian healthcare system, and 'Bête Noire', which showcases revenge facilitated by quantum computing. The hosts also critique episodes like 'Hotel Reverie' for its setting in a 1950s-style movie studio, and 'USS Callister: Into Infinity.', a sequel examining simulated realities in gaming. The conversations also touch on real-world parallels, such as AI chatbots, subscription models, and the emotional impacts of digital lives.
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Russia is Breeding Cybercriminals?
🎙️This week our hosts talk changes in the secret underground world of Russian hackers from a report by Trend Micro. With the recent technological advancements, it’s only right to talk about Q-day and the upcoming developments in quantum computing. Our hosts finish off the podcast with a new study that claims ChatGPT-4.5 passed the Turing test.
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We had a hunch Babuk was lying
🎙️This episode of the Cybernews Weekly Podcast covers three major cyber incidents. First, the hosts discuss the deceptive tactics of the 'Babuk 2' ransomware gang, which falsely claims major breaches and recycles data from other groups to establish credibility and recruit affiliates. They highlight the differences between 'Babuk 1' and 'Babuk 2', emphasizing the latter's lack of authenticity. Next, they delve into the bizarre leak of a Signal group chat involving top U.S. officials discussing sensitive military operations, raising questions about security protocols and app vulnerabilities. Finally, a data breach at California Cryobank exposed personal information of sperm donors and recipients, sparking concerns about privacy and the implications of such breaches. The hosts touch on the broader issues of data security and how personal and sensitive information is handled in these contexts.
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How we found 815,000 iOS secrets
Some text hereIn this episode of Cybernews Podcast, the hosts discuss critical security vulnerabilities found in Apple's App Store, revealing that 8% of iOS apps have 815,000 hardcoded secrets, which could lead to breaches and financial losses. They explore the implications of Apple’s security review process and the legal responsibilities of developers. The conversation also shifts to Apple’s significant advancements in AI, emphasising the new Mac Studio's ability to run large AI models locally. The team discusses the potential democratization of AI access, the competitive landscape with NVIDIA, and the broader implications for both consumers and businesses.
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Bybit hack: How North Korean hackers stole $1.5B
For this week’s Cybernews Podcast episode, we’re hitting your screens with a major developing story and a glimpse into the latest cybersecurity mini-series. Our hosts, joined by our very own in-house cybersecurity expert, discuss the Bybit hack and how North Korean state-sponsored hackers could’ve pulled off a heist of this caliber. We also talk about the latest Netflix thriller series Zero Day and whether some events depicted in the series could happen in the wild.
We’re the Cybernews Podcast, comprised of journalists who report on the latest tech news, trending tech topics, and the weirdest stories on the web. Get comfortable, grab a snack, and sit down with us to unravel the internet of curi-oddities.
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