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Send us Fan Mail We explore how cybercriminals fell victim to their own security mistakes and examine major attacks targeting corporate SharePoint environments. Privacy legislation advances with new protections for children and groundbreaking AI accountability measures in Minnesota. • Cybercrime forum exposes member data through database misconfiguration • SharePoint under active attack with remot...

Send us Fan Mail The US military has issued a stark warning to all forces to operate under the assumption that their networks have been compromised by Salt Typhoon, a sophisticated threat actor with ties to the Chinese government. This breach highlights the urgency for organizations to adopt Zero Trust principles as cyber warfare becomes the new battlefield. • Zero Trust is a framework, not a sing...

Send us Fan Mail The European Parliament has released a groundbreaking 175-page study concluding that AI companies' practice of training on copyrighted material without permission constitutes mass reproduction not covered by current laws. This study recommends transforming the landscape through an opt-in system, radical transparency requirements, and fair compensation models for creators whos...

Send us Fan Mail Cameron and Gabe dive into Healthline Media's record-breaking $1.55 million settlement for CCPA violations, examining whether such penalties are sufficient deterrents against improper sharing of sensitive health data. • Healthline violated CCPA by sharing sensitive user health data with advertisers without proper consent • First U.S. regulatory action against a company for di...

Send us Fan Mail Several popular Chrome extensions, including privacy and security tools, have been found leaking sensitive data through unencrypted HTTP and hard-coded credentials in their code. Security is both hard and easy - hard because of existing unencrypted protocols and trust placed in developers, but easy because fundamental security practices should be common knowledge in 2025. • Chrome...

Send us Fan Mail We explore the recent LexisNexus data breach that exposed sensitive personal information of over 364,000 individuals through a third-party platform accessing their GitHub account. This incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in how data brokers handle our most sensitive information and raises questions about regulatory oversight. • Data exposed included names, date of birth,...

Send us Fan Mail Gabe and Cameron dive into the unseen dangers of AI systems, exploring how inherent biases shape our perception and how prompt injection attacks pose serious security threats. • Generative AI models contain built-in biases based on their training data, favoring Western and particularly North American perspectives • A recent study shows ChatGPT-4 with personalization is more persua...

Send us Fan Mail ProPublica's investigation reveals the National Shooting Sports Foundation has been secretly sharing gun buyers' personal information, including underwear sizes, for political purposes. This privacy breach raises serious concerns about data exploitation even in industries that publicly position themselves as defenders of individual rights. • Gun owners group demands fede...

Send us Fan Mail Privacy Please News, for hitting big topics quickly with a hint of sarcasm to bring some joy and knowledge.  This week, we hit on the latest privacy events in tech with a satirical perspective on how your data is being shared, sold, and exploited. From Google's dramatic stance on sharing search data to state-sponsored hackers dominating zero-day exploits, this episode highlig...

Send us Fan Mail Cameron and Gabe return after a brief hiatus to explore major developments in security, privacy, and resilience. They dive into insights from the IAPP conference and VeeamOn, examining how AI governance and outdated privacy tools are reshaping the industry landscape. • AI governance frameworks dominated IAPP discussions with companies "building the plane as they're flyin...

Send us Fan Mail Privacy threats continue to escalate as human error undermines even the most secure systems, from military officials accidentally exposing classified information to Russian hackers targeting encrypted messaging apps. • Signal security breach occurred when defense officials accidentally added a reporter to their encrypted group chat discussing sensitive military operations • Russia...

Send us Fan Mail Privacy threats are intensifying across multiple fronts, from genetic data vulnerabilities at 23andMe to corporate violations and messaging app security concerns. Cameron Ivey breaks down three urgent privacy issues and provides practical guidance on protecting your digital footprint in an increasingly vulnerable online landscape. • 23andMe users should consider deleting their gen...

Send us Fan Mail We explore how uncertainty and chaos create both vulnerabilities and opportunities in privacy and security. Amid global turmoil, cybersecurity professionals must adopt a bias toward action to counter increased threats that thrive in chaotic environments. • Chaos serves as a smoke screen for malicious actors, just as DOS attacks once distracted from network intrusions • Recent Ghos...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode dives into the intersection of AI behavior and digital security concerns. We discuss a startling incident involving a malfunctioning AI robot and explore a new ransomware threat known as Ghost.  • Overview of an AI robot incident that raised ethical concerns  • Examination of Asimov's Laws of Robotics and their relevance  • Introduction to Ghost ransomwar...

Send us Fan Mail The emergence of quantum computing presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for data security and privacy. As Microsoft reveals its new quantum chip, the industry must prepare for the significant threats that stable quantum computing poses to existing encryption methods.  • Microsoft announces a new quantum processing chip  • Potential risks to encryption and data sec...

Send us Fan Mail The episode delves into the ongoing lawsuits challenging the sharing of personal data by federal agencies with Doge, the Department of Government Efficiency. The hosts discuss the implications of these lawsuits, particularly regarding the lack of clarity surrounding Doge's operations and the dismantling of the CFPB, raising concerns about privacy and data protection. • Overvi...

Send us Fan Mail The episode examines the implications of a recent hacking incident involving the Chinese AI company DeepSeek, which claims to outperform competitors on cost and performance. We discuss the risks associated with AI tools, the necessity for better governance, and the broader impacts of AI on cybersecurity and data privacy.  • DeepSeek's emergence as a significant player in AI •...

Send us Fan Mail The conversation centers on the evolving regulatory landscape amid a new administration, discussing the implications for data privacy and AI legislation. The episode emphasizes state-level movements and the potential for Congress to enact a cohesive national law while addressing emerging concerns around social media and technology. • Overview of the new administration's regul...

Send us Fan Mail Apple’s recent iOS update has raised serious privacy concerns by enabling AI tools that monitor user behavior without consent. The episode emphasizes the urgent need for users to disable invasive settings while questioning Apple's commitment to privacy amidst its marketing claims.  • Examination of the AI features in the latest iOS update  • Default settings that allow data c...

Send us Fan Mail As 2025 kicks off, we explore the irony of the EU Commission fining itself for breaching its own data privacy regulations. The episode delves into the absurdity of minor fines, enforcement challenges, and the need for accountability in privacy governance. • Introduction to the state of the world in 2025  • Discussion of California’s wildfires and broader global issues  • Examinati...

Send us Fan Mail The episode reflects on the intertwined impacts of AI, privacy, and cybersecurity throughout 2024. We explore trends around ransomware, consumer trust in data privacy, and what to expect in 2025 as technologies evolve and regulations advance. • Discussion of AI's ambiguous role in cybersecurity  • Rise of ransomware incidents and implications for critical sectors  • Notable t...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how the privacy landscape in the United States is about to shift dramatically? As we return from our Thanksgiving celebrations, we promise you'll gain highlights into the eight new privacy laws that will redefine how businesses handle consumer data by 2025. States like Delaware, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and Iowa are leading the push for more consumer-friendly poli...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an enlightening journey into privacy and technology with Avi, founder of TrustIZ. Discover proactive strategies to tackle privacy challenges and gain insights into Israel's evolving privacy laws post-GDPR alignment. Explore the intersection of privacy and cybersecurity and the transformative role of AI in privacy processes. Avi's dynamic perspective, inspired...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how these cyber criminals impersonate bosses and coworkers, manipulating emotions to trick victims into transferring money or revealing sensitive information. Learn how to spot the red flags: from urgent requests that cloud judgment, to lookalike email domains designed to deceive. We'll guide you through practical steps to safeguard your organization, emphasizing the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Privacy Please, uncover how cutting-edge technologies are transforming voting, and enhancing privacy and integrity in the digital age. Explore decentralized platforms like Mastodon for greater user control and transparency, and see how Bitcoin is shifting power away from traditional authorities. Dive into the potential of cryptographic tools and blockchain to au...