

PP055: News Roundup – BotNet Targets TP-Link, Threat Hunting In the Electric Grid, Apple Vs. UK Snoops, and More
Mar 25, 2025
This week uncovers alarming botnet activities targeting TP-Link routers, revealing vulnerabilities in the digital landscape. A case study dives into nation-state attacks on a US electric utility, highlighting critical infrastructure risks. The rise of unsecured Android devices and the widespread Bad Box 2 botnet pose fresh cybersecurity challenges. Tensions mount between Apple and the UK government over data privacy, while scam call centers expose a dark side of online fraud that impacts victims and tourism alike.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities
01:33 • 13min
The Rise of Bad Box 2: Vulnerabilities in Android Devices
14:49 • 2min
Implications of the PowerSchool Data Breach
16:33 • 5min
Ticketing Fraud Uncovered
21:11 • 4min
Click Fix Scams: The Deceptive World of Phishing
24:49 • 4min
Scam Call Centers: A Disturbing Trend
28:24 • 5min
Apple vs UK: The Privacy Showdown
33:21 • 5min