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Jan 2025
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When Hackers Get Hacked: Cyber Security ...

Jim Love
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Cybersecurity Recap: Major Data Breaches, Transparency Issues, and a Twist on Script Kiddies

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers various major cybersecurity incidents and developments. Mozilla criticizes the auto industry's data privacy practices following a Volkswagen data breach affecting 800,000 electric cars. The Upper Canada School Board faces a data breach exposing sensitive information. MasterCard is scrutinized for its lack of transparency over a DNS misconfiguration. In a surprising turn, a fake malware builder hacks 18,000 script kiddies attempting cyber attacks. Tune in for detailed insights and important cybersecurity updates.

00:00 Volkswagen Data Breach Exposes 800,000 Electric Cars 02:14 Upper Canada School Board Data Breach 03:40 MasterCard's Transparency Issues 05:56 Hackers Get Hacked: Fake Malware Builder 07:33 Conclusion and Contact Information

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