Security Now (Audio) SN 1030: Internet Foreground Radiation - The NPM Repository is Under Siege
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Jun 18, 2025 A suspected iOS messaging vulnerability has Apple shaking its head in denial. The NPM repository faces ongoing cyber attacks, raising security alarms. Unsettling revelations emerge about compromised telecom giants. Microsoft finally blocks dangerous file types in Outlook. Alarmingly, over 40,000 unsecured video cameras are online, posing privacy threats. The podcast also dives into proactive bot scanning and the peculiarities of 'Internet Foreground Radiation,' examining the lurking cyber dangers that affect us all.
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Playing Star Wars Holochess
- Steve Gibson shared a story about learning Star Wars holographic chess rules from ChatGPT and playing it with friends.
- The complexity of the game and its Star Trek connections highlighted his playful engagement with sci-fi culture.
iMessage Vulnerability Exploited?
- iVerify found evidence of a zero-click iMessage vulnerability exploited in high-value U.S. and EU targets.
- Apple denies exploitation, calling it a software bug, but circumstantial evidence points toward targeted attacks linked to China.
Enable Lockdown Mode
- High-risk users should keep their iPhones updated and enable Apple's lockdown mode to protect against spyware.
- Lockdown mode likely prevents infections from sophisticated zero-click exploits.