Toronto School Board Hack & Cybersecurity Best Practices: Expert Panel Discussion

Welcome to the weekend edition of Cybersecurity Today, hosted by Jim Love! Join our expert panel featuring Terry Cutler from Cyology Labs, David Shipley of Beauceron Security, and special guest Daina Proctor from IBM Security Services Canada. This episode dives into recent cybersecurity stories including a major data breach at the Toronto District School Board and continued fallout from the MoveIT software hack. Our experts discuss the importance of robust security measures, the cultural shift needed in organizations to handle cyber threats, and the increasing role of cybersecurity insurance. We’ll also explore fascinating stories like active listening on Android phones and Disney's legal backtrack. Don't miss out on this insightful and engaging conversation!

00:00 Introduction and Panelist Welcome
01:26 Toronto School Board Cyber Attack
02:16 Challenges in School Cybersecurity
10:52 MoveIT Hack and Its Implications
15:43 Insurance and Cybersecurity
25:19 City of Columbus Data Breach
26:21 Spotting the Problem: Data Overload
26:31 Columbus Breach: Encryption and Legal Battles
27:25 The Streisand Effect and Legal Protections
28:20 Personal Story: Public Information and Security
29:19 Human Element in Cyber Attacks
34:20 Incident Response Planning and Simulations
39:13 Proactive Cybersecurity Measures
46:40 Consumer Data Privacy Concerns
54:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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AI Summer Recap: OpenAI's GPT 5, GPT Next, and Beyond

Join host Jim Love as he navigates through the major AI and cybersecurity stories that dominated summer 2023. From CrowdStrike's impact on Windows security to OpenAI's tantalizing announcements of GPT 4.0 Omni and the anticipated GPT Next, this episode reflects on the giant strides in AI technology. Understand the strategic buzz created by OpenAI, the unrecognized achievements by Google, and the intricate gossip surrounding futuristic AI models like QSTAR and Strawberry. This comprehensive recap highlights why the advancements in AI could significantly shape business processes and technological systems in the near future. Don't miss the rerun of the highly informative Practical AI episode featuring industry experts, plus a hint at what's to come in tech news.

00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:37 Summer's Blockbuster Stories: AI and Cybersecurity
01:06 OpenAI's Strategy and GPT 4.0 Omni
03:11 The Mystery of Sora and Other Rumors
04:53 Google's AI Achievements and OpenAI's Mastery
07:27 The GPT Next Announcement
10:27 Conclusion and Future AI Developments
11:57 Practical AI Episode Rerun and Closing Remarks

Is Your Phone Spying on You? D Link Vulnerabilities & Government Data Requests

In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in D Link routers, impacting their discontinued DIR 846 series. These flaws, including CVE 2024 44341 and CVE 2024 44342, pose significant risks, prompting D Link to recommend users replace outdated devices. The episode also examines the considerable amount of data governments gather from big tech companies, with a study by Surfshark highlighting the increasing user data requests. Lastly, Jim covers a report from 404 Media that reveals Facebook's partner, Cox Media Group, using smartphone microphones for targeted ads, raising severe privacy concerns. Stay informed about the latest in cybersecurity by tuning in!

00:00 Introduction: Is Your Smartphone Listening?
00:15 D-Link Router Vulnerabilities Exposed
02:24 Government Data Requests from Big Tech
04:15 Tech Companies' Compliance with Data Requests
05:38 Facebook's Active Listening Scandal
08:20 Conclusion and Show Notes