Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Join Varonis security researcher Kody Kinzie for this week's hacking news, where we cover:
Microcontroller Optimization with Deep Sleep: Kody showcases how using the deep sleep function can significantly extend the battery life of microcontrollers.
Exploring ChatGPT's Voice Interface: He explores ChatGPT's new voice interface, discussing its capabilities and limitations in processing complex queries.
Cybersecurity News and Data Breaches: The episode covers various cybersecurity incidents, including major data breaches and a secretive AT&T surveillance program linked to the White House.
Role of Cyber Mercenaries: Kody discusses the rising trend of cyber mercenaries, highlighting the case of an Indian startup turned hacking unit for government and private entities.
Signal's New Face Blurring Tool: Signal's introduction of a face-blurring tool is mentioned as a positive development for user privacy.
Windows 10 Getting Co-Pilot: Microsoft announces the integration of the Co-Pilot feature, which includes ChatGPT, into Windows 10.
LockBit Ransomware Attack on Boeing: The episode analyzes the LockBit ransomware attack on Boeing, exploiting the Citrix bleed vulnerability.
Blender DDoS Attack and Scam Risks: Kody reports on the DDoS attack on Blender, an open-source 3D rendering project, and the subsequent emergence of scam websites.
Microsoft Defender Bug Bounty Program: Microsoft enhances its bug bounty program for Microsoft Defender, offering substantial rewards for discovering flaws.
Hacking of U.S. Nuclear Research Lab: The Siege hacking group's breach of the Idaho National Laboratory, a significant U.S. nuclear research facility, is highlighted.
Check us out on our live streaming channel: youtube.com/securityfwd
Thanks to our sponsor Varonis: varonis.com
Join Varonis security researcher Kody Kinzie for this week's hacking news, where we cover:
Microcontroller Optimization with Deep Sleep: Kody showcases how using the deep sleep function can significantly extend the battery life of microcontrollers.
Exploring ChatGPT's Voice Interface: He explores ChatGPT's new voice interface, discussing its capabilities and limitations in processing complex queries.
Cybersecurity News and Data Breaches: The episode covers various cybersecurity incidents, including major data breaches and a secretive AT&T surveillance program linked to the White House.
Role of Cyber Mercenaries: Kody discusses the rising trend of cyber mercenaries, highlighting the case of an Indian startup turned hacking unit for government and private entities.
Signal's New Face Blurring Tool: Signal's introduction of a face-blurring tool is mentioned as a positive development for user privacy.
Windows 10 Getting Co-Pilot: Microsoft announces the integration of the Co-Pilot feature, which includes ChatGPT, into Windows 10.
LockBit Ransomware Attack on Boeing: The episode analyzes the LockBit ransomware attack on Boeing, exploiting the Citrix bleed vulnerability.
Blender DDoS Attack and Scam Risks: Kody reports on the DDoS attack on Blender, an open-source 3D rendering project, and the subsequent emergence of scam websites.
Microsoft Defender Bug Bounty Program: Microsoft enhances its bug bounty program for Microsoft Defender, offering substantial rewards for discovering flaws.
Hacking of U.S. Nuclear Research Lab: The Siege hacking group's breach of the Idaho National Laboratory, a significant U.S. nuclear research facility, is highlighted.
Check us out on our live streaming channel: youtube.com/securityfwd
Thanks to our sponsor Varonis: varonis.com
