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May 14
8m 38s

Mark's and Spencer Data Breach, Vulnerab...

Jim Love
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In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers recent cybersecurity incidents including a data breach at Mark's and Spencer, the FBI's alert on outdated routers being exploited, and critical Fortinet vulnerabilities actively used in attacks. Additionally, the episode discusses a researcher’s proof of concept showing how ransomware can be embedded directly into a CPU, bypassing traditional security measures. Listeners are urged to stay vigilant and implement necessary security patches and updates.

00:00 Breaking News: Marks and Spencer Data Breach
01:37 FBI Alert: Outdated Routers at Risk
03:43 Fortinet Zero-Day Vulnerability
05:46 Ransomware Embedded in CPUs: A New Threat
08:13 Conclusion and Contact Information

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