Elmo’s X Account Is X-Rated, Google Merges Chrome OS and Android and more – Hashtag Trending July 14
In this episode of #Trending, host Jim Love covers several key tech topics: Google confirms the merging of Chrome OS and Android into a unified platform, a new AI video tool by Moon Valley trains entirely on public domain content, Musk’s X AI increases employee surveillance through tracking software, the rivalry between Starlink and Apple’s […]
Intel’s Shocking Decline, Data Center Dilemma, and AI’s Mathematical Breakthrough Mon July 14 2025
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Intel’s dramatic fall from the top 10 semiconductor companies as revealed by CEO Lip-Bu Tan. He also delves into the growing conflicts between data centers and local communities, highlighting environmental and health issues. OpenAI’s failed $3 billion acquisition of Windsurf and the intriguing ‘reverse acquisition’ […]
Urgent Cyber Threats: Citrix Exploit, Fortinet RCE, and AI Vulnerabilities CST July 14 2025
In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ hosted by David Shipley from the Exchange Security 2025 conference, urgent updates are provided on critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats. CISA mandates a 24-hour patch for Citrix NetScaler due to a severe vulnerability actively being exploited, dubbed ‘Citrix Bleed.’ Fortinet’s FortiWeb also faces a critical pre-auth remote code execution […]
Operation Shamrock: Combating the Pig Butchering Scam Epidemic – Hashtag Trending Weekend July 12, 2025
In this episode of Hashtag Trending on the weekend, host Jim Love dives deep into the world of ‘pig butchering’ scams in a powerful conversation with Erin West, a former prosecutor and the founder of Operation Shamrock. Together, they explore the devastating impact of these scams, the sophisticated and ruthless transnational organizations behind them, and […]
Month in Review: Cyber Crime, AI Integration, and Ransomware Trends – July 12, 2025
The latest ‘Month in Review’ installment includes discussions with cybersecurity experts Laura Payne, David Shipley, and new guest Tammy Harper. The panel delves into prominent cybersecurity events of the last month, including the arrest in Montreal of a scammer targeting seniors, the resurgence of the Scattered Spider cybercriminal group, and the swift recovery of Ingram […]
AI Threats, Enterprise Security, and Google’s Confusing Gemini Release: Cybersecurity Today
In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love discusses the recent deep fake attack on high-ranking US government officials using AI voice cloning technology. The conversation highlights the growing ease and risks of AI-generated impersonations. The episode also covers the advancements in AI systems connecting with enterprise data and the security implications, alongside recent […]
Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion Milestone, PC Sales Rebound, and Grok Controversy
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love discusses Nvidia’s momentous achievement of briefly becoming the first public company with a $4 trillion market cap, primarily driven by the booming demand for AI chips. The episode also explores the rebound in global PC shipments, ahead of Windows 10’s end-of-support deadline, with significant growth led by […]
AI in 2025 – A Discussion with Krish Banerjee, Accenture
AI is coming whether we want it or not. It offers amazing possibilities for business, but brings some incredible security challenges that we will be forced to cope and at a speed that is like nothing we’ve seen before. As I noted in the introduction, by pure coincidence, I was slate to have a discussion […]
Major Tech Updates: Microsoft Layoffs, Foldable Phones, AI on Twitter, and Google’s EU Antitrust Battle
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Dr. Hema Murty covers significant developments in the tech industry, including Microsoft’s job cuts impacting its Xbox division, advancements in foldable phones from Samsung and Apple, Twitter’s new AI-driven community notes, and Google’s response to EU antitrust pressure. Learn about the strategic shifts and groundbreaking innovations reshaping the landscape, […]
Critical Vulnerabilities and Rising Cyberthreats: A Week in Cybersecurity
In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love dives into urgent issues with major implications for network security and cybersecurity strategy. Cisco has released emergency patches for critical vulnerabilities in its Identity Services Engine (ISE), which could allow complete network takeovers if left unpatched. A security flaw in a popular WordPress theme has triggered […]
