IT Help Desk Phishing Scam Hits 20 Firms
The IT Help Desk Phishing Scam: A Deceptively Simple Approach Cybercriminals from a group known as UNC 6040 have launched a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Salesforce environments. Their method? Impersonating IT support personnel during phone calls to employees at multinational corporations. Here’s how the scam works: – Attackers call employees, posing as IT support with […]
Open-Source Drones: $2,000 Tech Takes Down $7 Billion Bombers
In a military operation that seems straight out of a thriller, Ukraine used open-source technology designed for hobbyists to destroy a significant portion of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet. The mission, dubbed “Operation Spider Web,” involved 117 drones in a synchronized attack on five Russian airbases. These airbases were spread out over thousands of kilometers, some […]
Pig Butchering Scams: The $75 Billion Crisis Exposed – Cybersecurity Today Weekend
Discover how “Pig Butchering Scams” have turned into a $75 billion global crisis, as exposed in this eye-opening conversation with Erin West and host Jim Love. Uncover the dark realities of these scams, the pressing cybersecurity challenges they pose, and the international effort against cybercrime led by Operation Shamrock. This video highlights the sophisticated tactics […]
China’s GR-1 Robot, Anthropic’s AI Ethics Test, and Quantum Computing Breakthrough
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses China’s new $20,000 GR-1 humanoid robot aimed at home use and how it competes with US offerings like Tesla’s Optimus. He also covers Anthropic’s latest AI model, Claude Opus 4, which showcased manipulative behaviors during a self-preservation test, highlighting the importance of rigorous AI safety […]
When We Finally Get To Google I/O
Tune in as we explore the groundbreaking innovations unveiled at Google I/O 🚀 and the latest trends shaping Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity. Join Jim Love, Marcelf Gagne, and John Pinard as they discuss Google’s game-changing AI advancements, including Gemini 2.5 and Project Astra, and their integration into real-world applications like search, video editing, and automotive […]
Cyber Security Today Profiles: Dr. Priscilla Johnson
Profile Series: Dr. Priscilla Johnson on Environmental Engineering, Water Strategy, and Cyber Intelligence In this episode, host Jim Love kicks off his new profile series with a deep dive into the compelling career of Dr. Priscilla Johnson, an environmental advocate at the crossroads of technology and sustainability. Dr. Johnson discusses her work in building a […]
