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What’s New in Cybersecurity This Week: Projects, Videos, Articles & Podcasts I’m Following – 4/7/25
Welcome to my weekly cybersecurity roundup! Here, I share updates on the projects I’m currently working on, along with the most insightful cybersecurity videos I watched, articles I found valuable, and podcasts I tuned into this week. Featured Analysis Featured article analysis: The US Treasury’s OCC disclosed an undetected major email breach for over a
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This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends Review: Zero-Day Exploits and Cyberwarfare
A Deep Dive into the Zero-Day Market and the Future of Cyberwarfare Nicole Perlroth’s This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race is a chilling and meticulously researched exposé that delves into the clandestine world of zero-day exploits, the shadowy figures who trade in them, and the governments that weaponize
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AI’s Dark Side: The Emergence of “Zero-Knowledge” Cybercriminals
Ever feel like the cyber threats out there are like something out of a spy movie? Think shadowy figures with glowing screens and lines of complicated code? Well, while those folks do exist, there’s a new player on the scene, and they might surprise you. Imagine someone with pretty basic tech skills suddenly being able
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What’s New in Cybersecurity This Week: Projects, Videos, Articles & Podcasts I’m Following – 3/31/25
Welcome to my weekly cybersecurity roundup! Here, I share updates on the projects I’m currently working on, along with the most insightful cybersecurity videos I watched, articles I found valuable, and podcasts I tuned into this week. Featured article analysis This weeks feature article analysis is from: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/toll-payment-text-scam-returns-in-massive-phishing-wave/ This recent E-ZPass smishing campaign highlights several
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What’s New in Cybersecurity This Week: Projects, Videos, Articles & Podcasts I’m Following – 3/24/25
Welcome to my weekly cybersecurity roundup! Here, I share updates on the projects I’m currently working on, along with the most insightful cybersecurity videos I watched, articles I found valuable, and podcasts I tuned into this week. Featured Analysis Featured article analysis: Mike Waltz takes ‘full responsibility’ for Signal group chat leak The accidental inclusion
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Book Review: Geoff White’s “Rinsed” – Exploring Cryptocurrency Fraud
Summary “Rinsed” by Geoff White exposes how modern technology enables criminals, from drug cartels to cyber gangs, to launder vast amounts of money through digital platforms like cryptocurrency and online banking. Through gripping case studies and expert insights, the book reveals how these illicit networks operate on a global scale, outpacing law enforcement efforts. White
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What’s New in Cybersecurity This Week: Projects, Videos, Articles & Podcasts I’m Following – 3/17/25
Welcome to my weekly cybersecurity roundup! Here, I share updates on the projects I’m currently working on, along with the most insightful cybersecurity videos I watched, articles I found valuable, and podcasts I tuned into this week. Projects Videos Articles Podcasts
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Book Review: “Cult of the Dead Cow” – Inside the World of the Original Hacking Supergroup
The Book in 3 Sentences The book explores the history and influence of the legendary hacking collective known as cDc, which pioneered hacktivism and shaped modern cybersecurity. The book delves into the group’s groundbreaking contributions, such as exposing software vulnerabilities, promoting ethical hacking, and influencing figures like Beto O’Rourke. Menn also highlights the evolving cyber
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Crowdstrike Global Threat Report 2025
CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report details the evolving cybersecurity landscape, emphasizing the increasing sophistication and business-like approach of cyber adversaries. The report underscores the rise of “enterprising adversaries” leveraging genAI for social engineering and malicious activities. TLDR:
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A Must-Read for Parents of Gen Z and Gen Alpha: “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt
As a parent, it’s natural to be concerned about the impact of social media on our children. In recent years, we’ve seen an alarming rise in anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues among young people. That’s why I was excited to dive into “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt, a thought-provoking book that sheds