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 […]
AI Privacy Concerns, Emotional Intelligence, and Alarming Predictions by Geoffrey Hinton
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Dr. Hema Murty discusses several pressing issues in the artificial intelligence industry. Topics include a federal judge’s decision to preserve all ChatGPT conversations in a copyright lawsuit, raising significant privacy concerns for users. We also explore how AI models have outperformed humans in emotional intelligence tests, yet experts question […]
Musk Vows To Fix Grok When It Disagrees With Him
Broadcom’s executives address customer outrage over VMware’s pricing changes, arguing that the cost increases are due to customers not using software bundles correctly. Meanwhile, Intel outsources its marketing operations to Accenture, leveraging AI to cut costs, potentially leading to significant layoffs by July 11th under new CEO Lib-Bu Tan. Elon Musk criticizes his AI chatbot […]
AI Search Is Breaking The Internet and What Do You Do If Your AI Threatens You?
AI search is changing the internet forever. In this episode of Hashtrending, host Jim Love explores how Artificial Intelligence search tools are reshaping online traffic, starving publishers, and threatening the internet’s economic foundation. Learn how AI overviews impact user behavior, with fewer clicks to source sites and skyrocketing content scraping ratios. Discover insights into Apple’s […]
