Security Now (Video) SN 1030: Internet Foreground Radiation - The NPM Repository is Under Siege
Jun 18, 2025
Exploring a troubling iOS iMessage vulnerability that Apple disputes raises eyebrows about user safety. The NPM repository faces relentless attacks, leaving developers on edge. Insights reveal the risks of unsecured internet cameras and how user privacy is endangered by data brokers. Microsoft takes action by blocking risky file types in Outlook. Meanwhile, sophisticated bot scans threaten online security. The need for robust cybersecurity measures and vigilance has never been more pressing as foreign hacking groups target major companies.
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Leo's Star Wars Holochess Story
- Leo shared his experience playing Star Wars holochess at a local coffee shop game night.
- The game is complex and visually engaging, with sound effects and lighting on pieces.
Exploited iMessage Vulnerability
- A zero-click iMessage vulnerability was detected affecting high-value iPhone targets.
- Despite Apple's denial, forensic evidence suggests targeted exploitation before it was patched.
Enable Lockdown Mode for Security
- High-risk users should keep iPhones updated and enable Apple's Lockdown Mode.
- Lockdown Mode guards against advanced spyware infections effectively.