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Jan 2025
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Massive Data Breaches Hit Thousands Of P...

Jim Love
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Massive Data Breaches, Apple Targeted, Facebook Security Flaw - Cybersecurity Today

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers a massive breach revealing how location data is harvested through thousands of popular mobile apps on Android and iOS. Files leaked from Gravy Analytics expose critical privacy concerns with real-time bidding systems. Additionally, hackers are increasingly targeting Apple devices, including a breakthrough hack of iPhone 15's USB-C controller. The episode also discusses a critical vulnerability in Meta's Facebook ad platform, highlighting the importance of up-to-date security measures in ad tech.

00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Today 00:23 Massive Location Data Harvesting Exposed 02:03 Apple Devices Under Attack 04:05 Critical Vulnerability in Facebook Ad Platform 05:39 Conclusion and Contact Information

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