Security Now (Audio) SN 1031: How Salt Typhoon Gets In - What "AI" Really Means
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Jun 25, 2025 Dive into the alarming breaches linked to China's Salt Typhoon and its impact on state healthcare portals. Discover the implications of adopting passkeys for secure logins as tech giants like Apple and Facebook make strides. Explore cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the telecom sector and the need for enhanced practices. Unpack the complexities of artificial intelligence, its role in phishing, and how both allies and adversaries can wield it. Plus, a humorous twist on security warnings juxtaposed with serious cyber espionage threats!
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Router Auto-Update Experience
- Steve Gibson experienced his Asus router rebooting after an update unexpectedly one evening.
- This illustrates why telecoms hesitate to allow automatic updates on critical network hardware due to risks of downtime.
Modem Firmware Fix Story
- Russell, an MSP, helped update Comcast business modem firmware to fix recurring failures.
- Firmware updates on business devices often require manual intervention, showing update challenges.
Healthcare Portals Leak Data
- Several state healthcare portals transmit sensitive health data to third-party trackers like Google and LinkedIn.
- This accidental data leakage risks patient privacy and may violate regulations like HIPAA.
