40. From AI Leaps to App Leaks

In this episode of Defending the Edge, we cover a new era of cyber threats, the Mythos cybersecurity crisis, AI as cyber actors, and how an AI model compromised classified systems. Listen in today!

In this episode of Defending the Edge, we cover breaches to breakthroughs, unpacking the Great Firewall of China data leak, the looming consequences of the CISA Act’s lapse, the rise of the “Shai-Hulud” worm, bold cybersecurity predictions, and the arrival of Sora 2, the AI platform reshaping the digital frontier. 

In this episode of Defending the Edge, we dive into a few of the biggest challenges shaping today’s security landscape. From robocaller blocking measures reshaping communication security, to SaaS breaches exposing weaknesses in platforms like Salesforce, to the persistent danger of insider threats, we examine what these trends reveal about evolving attack surfaces and organizational risk. Special guest Wesles Lubin joins the conversation to share expert insight on how organizations can adapt to these evolving threats.

In this episode of Defending The Edge Podcast with Defendedge, we're diving into AI data leaks to nuclear security breaches, the ChatGPT privacy incident, the Tea app hack, Scattered Spider’s latest resurgence, and a critical SharePoint zero-day that hit a U.S. nuclear agency. Join us as we discuss all of these topics and more.

In this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, Iran-linked hackers ramp up attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure, with pro-Iranian groups launching DDoS campaigns and targeting industrial systems. Meanwhile, China’s Salt Typhoon resurfaces, breaching satellite giant Viasat in a high-stakes espionage campaign. We also break down the leak of 16 billion records, one of the largest breaches ever reported. Join us as we discuss all of these topics and more. 

In this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, we discuss the recent cyber attacks from ConnestWise to Google Calendar. In a recent update, CISA has updated the way of reporting, and the intelligence community is aiming to create a shared threat actor glossary. Deepfake technology is becoming increasingly advanced and alarming. Lastly, Anonymous has been in the headlines for various data dumps. Join us as we discuss all of these topics and more.

In this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, we dive into the alarming rise of cyberattacks targeting hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems across the globe. From ransomware shutting down emergency rooms to stolen patient data fueling black markets, healthcare is facing a digital crisis with real-world consequences. We walk through the terrifying timeline of major attacks, examine how lives have been put at risk, and explore why the healthcare sector remains such a vulnerable target. Join us as we uncover the high stakes of cybersecurity in medicine—and what must change before more lives are on the line. 

On this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, the team talks about the 10TB Anonymous data leak shaking governments and corporations, and the rise of AI persona calls that blur the line between human and machine. We also unpack how the MITRE CVE program was teetering on the edge of collapse, what AI hallucinations mean for the future of truth, and the bizarre rise of slopquatting in the chaos of web culture. 

In this episode, join the DefendEdge team as we talk about some familiar topics with new faces. The team covers the resurgence and ongoing process with a pending TikTok ban, the speculated Oracle breach, a newly named fast flux technique, and finally, new music videos featuring the Arkana ransomware group. 

On this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, the scenery is different as the team ventures into the office to record an episode together. Topics such as Operation Dreadnought, Anonymous, and the infamous X hack are discussed, as well as a new Chinese AI platform named Manus that could open as many doors as it could shut.