Project Synapse October 31st – Marcel Arrives As Death
Hashtag Trending would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular in one integrated solution that’s built for performance and scale. You can find them at Meter.com/htt In this special Halloween edition of Project Synapse, Marcel Gagner, John Pinard, and Jim […]
Ransomware Dominates Cyber Attacks & AI Tools for Cybersecurity
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, your host Jim Love discusses Microsoft’s latest findings on how ransomware and extortion account for over half of all cyber attacks globally, highlighting the shift toward financially driven crimes. Learn about the breach at the Kansas City National Security Campus due to a SharePoint vulnerability and how Anthropic’s new […]
Critical Security Alerts: TikTok Malware & Europol’s SIM Farm Takedown
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers the latest developments in cyber threats and law enforcement victories. Topics include: cybercriminals using TikTok videos to disseminate malware through click-fix attacks, Europol shutting down a massive SIM farm powering 49 million fake online accounts, and Microsoft’s emergency patch release for a critical ASP.NET Core […]
Windows 11 Issues, Google’s AI Challenge, ChatGPT’s New Memory, and AWS Outage
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the latest update issues plaguing Windows 11, including broken recovery environments and disrupted VPNs. The episode also explores Google’s struggle to maintain search dominance amidst the rise of AI-driven tools and how ChatGPT’s new memory system, which learns to forget irrelevant details, marks a significant […]
Tech Updates: Microsoft Fixes, Salesforce’s AI Push, Google’s Gemini 3.0, and Password Security
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the latest in tech news: Microsoft’s recent Windows 11 update that disrupted local host functions for developers, Salesforce’s ambitious AI agent initiatives at Dreamforce, Google’s upcoming Gemini 3.0 Pro rollout with significant AI advancements, Tor browser removing AI features for privacy reasons, and NIST’s new […]
Exploring the Future of AI-Driven Business and Technology
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, titled ‘Project Synapse,’ host Jim Love, along with Marcel Gagner and John Pinard, dive into the evolving concept of a ‘Company of One.’ They discuss the potential of AI to automate various business roles and the emergence of individuals running entire businesses single-handedly with AI agents. The conversation also […]
Understanding the Dark Web: Insights with Criminology Researcher David Décary-Hétu
In this episode, we delve into the complex world of the dark web with David Décary-Hétu, a leading criminology researcher from the Université de Montréal. We explore what the dark web is, its impact on cybersecurity, and its intersection with illegal activities such as drug markets, child pornography, and ransomware. David explains the intricacies of […]
Exposing Satellite Vulnerabilities, Starlink’s Gigabit Speeds, and the Future of Voice-First PCs
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses several key topics. An $800 experiment reveals that many satellites over North America transmit unencrypted sensitive data, including phone calls and military communications. Starlink demonstrates its capability by achieving 10 gigabit speeds on a cruise ship while dealing with congestion issues. Microsoft is betting on […]
AI Advances: Grok, Sora2 2, and Global Tech Shifts
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love dives into the latest AI and tech news. Topics include OpenAI’s Sora2 2 breaking user records, Elon Musk’s Xai unveiling Grok Imagine, Google’s impressive VO 3.1 updates, and misinformation about Xbox on social media. Microsoft’s new ‘Help Me’ tool for tracking AI use in the workplace […]
FBI Shuts Down Breach Forums and New Cyber Threats Unveiled
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses several major events, including the FBI’s takedown of the Breach Forums portal. This site was associated with a significant Salesforce data breach and extortion campaign led by groups like Shiny Hunters and Scattered Lapses Hunters. Oracle users are also warned about a new critical vulnerability […]
