In this episode, host Jim Love discusses various cybersecurity threats and updates. Key topics include North Korean operatives infiltrating U.S. tech firms using fake identities and AI-generated resumes, Carnegie Mellon’s findings on Large Language Models (LLMs) autonomously executing cyber attacks, a critical vulnerability in the AI-powered code editor Cursor that allows remote code execution, and the silent hijacking of mobile browsers to install malicious progressive web apps via compromised WordPress sites. Jim also cautions against clicking on unsubscribe links in spam emails due to phishing risks. The episode concludes with appeals for listener engagement and support.
00:00 Introduction and Summer Reading Request
00:59 North Korean Spies in US Tech Firms
03:25 AI’s Role in Cyber Attacks
05:18 Critical Vulnerability in AI Code Editor
07:36 Malicious Mobile Browser Hijacks
09:30 Unsubscribe Links as Phishing Traps
10:50 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
