AI-driven cyber threats are rising, with deepfakes altering social media content and hackers using AI for phishing. The Biomedical breach exposed thousands of medical records, highlighting vendor security risks. Microsoft patched a Secure Boot flaw, while Veeam fixed a critical MitM vulnerability. India’s cybersecurity laws evolve, impacting businesses. Lior Div’s startup, 7AI, aims to counter AI-powered attacks. Meanwhile, a global cybersecurity talent shortage threatens corporate security.

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This episode covers Elon Musk’s DOGE board security lapses, exposing federal systems. Russian hackers exploit a 7-Zip flaw to bypass Windows protections. Microsoft patches a major account takeover vulnerability. A 22-year-old math prodigy steals $65M in a DeFi hack. AMD fixes a CPU flaw compromising confidential computing. AI security risks surface with DeepSeek’s model leaks. Supply chains remain a top cyber risk per WEF. Finally, malicious mobile apps steal crypto wallets via OCR.

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We discuss WhatsApp's zero-click spyware hack, which targeted high-risk users via Paragon Solutions’ "Graphite." The rise of AI-powered phishing campaigns in Saudi Arabia is examined, with insights into phishing's dominance. We also cover vulnerabilities in China’s DeepSeek AI, highlighting system prompt exposure and DDoS attacks. Finally, we explore the mental health impact of toxic cybersecurity workplaces, underscoring the need for better work cultures and upskilling in cybersecurity.

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