Security Weekly Podcast Network (Audio) Emoticons, Sonicwall, Global Protect, Pop ups, WhatsApp, 7Zip, Roblox, Josh Marpet... - SWN #531
Nov 21, 2025
Join security professional Josh Marpet as he dives into the intriguing world of voice-activated AI, highlighting the risks of voice prompt injection and its potential exploitation. He also tackles the implications of ransomware groups shifting to cloud tools. Other hot topics include the alarming vulnerabilities of SonicWall and WhatsApp’s profile data leak, revealing critical privacy risks. Plus, discover how Roblox plans to use AI for chat safety amidst growing concerns over child protection. A discussion full of timely insights awaits!
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Patch Or Mitigate VPN Flaws
- Patch vulnerable network appliances promptly or disable affected services until patched.
- Plan mitigations in advance for zero-days so you can respond without crippling remote access.
Scanning Surges Predict Flaws
- Scanning surges often precede public vulnerability disclosures and indicate active reconnaissance.
- Treat large login-scanning spikes as early warning to harden and monitor exposed devices.
Harden Browser Notifications
- Block or restrict browser notifications and use an allowlist via group policy to reduce click-based attacks.
- Educate users to never click unexpected pop-ups even if they appear legitimate.