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27/10/2025

AI Jailbreaks, Hacking Team Spyware, and the Million-Dollar Exploit That Wasn't

Today, we dive into critical AI browser vulnerabilities, including a trick that weaponizes the OpenAI Atlas omnibox, and analyze the spectacular flop of a promised $1 million WhatsApp exploit at Pwn2Own. Plus, we cover active exploitation of a critical Windows Server WSUS vulnerability and the shifting economics of ransomware.

27/10/2025

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12 min
23/10/2025

High-Severity Zero-Days, Cache Poisoning, and the AI Code Judgment Crisis

Today we dive into critical updates for BIND against high-severity cache poisoning flaws, the zero-day exploitation of Lanscope Endpoint Manager that requires immediate federal attention, and the serious governance concerns raised by "vibe coding" and AI-generated code's lack of judgment. We also examine Verizon’s latest Mobile Security Index, highlighting soaring mobile device attacks and the alarming rise of AI-powered threats like deepfakes and SMS phishing.

23/10/2025

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10 min
28/09/2025

AI Weekly Episode 1 (9/27/2025)

This week, I expose the shocking energy demands behind the AI boom, revealing how OpenAI’s $100 billion plan needs the power of 10 nuclear reactors just to keep the lights on. Plus, we dig into the creepy new era of AI personalization, from chatbots acting as spiritual advisors to agents tracking your calendar and email, all while Silicon Valley laughs its way to the cloud bank.

28/09/2025

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10 min
10/11/2025

Agentic Threats and Trustworthy AI: The Week in Review

This week, we dive into critical research from MIT aimed at building safer, faster AI models and modular software, contrasted sharply by alarming reports of successful data exfiltration attacks against major LLMs like Claude and ChatGPT, alongside the emergence of autonomous, adaptive malware. We also look at the governance challenges presented by autonomous "agentic users" entering the enterprise workforce and the profound uncertainty surrounding AI integration in K-12 schools.

10/11/2025

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15 min
03/09/2025

Episode 6 (9/3/2025)

Cyber Scoops & Digital Shenanigans dives into a whirlwind of cyber drama—from false Gmail hack rumors and record-breaking DDoS attacks to state-sponsored espionage, phishing campaigns, and major supply chain breaches. Host Mike Housch breaks down the stories shaping today’s digital battlefield and reminds listeners why cyber resilience is more critical than ever.

03/09/2025

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10 min
29/09/2025

Cyber Street Journal Episode 1 (9/29/2025)

Cyber Street Journal is where cybersecurity meets Wall Street. Hosted by Mike Housch, this show dives into the business side of cyber — covering mergers and acquisitions, funding rounds, startup spotlights, and the financial forces shaping the security industry. If you want to understand not just the hacks, but the money behind the headlines, this is your insider journal.

29/09/2025

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9 min
31/10/2025

KEV Alert: China-Linked Zero-Days, WSUS Exploits, and the Diplomats' Digital Woes

CISA issued urgent warnings, adding exploited VMware and XWiki flaws to the KEV catalog and requiring federal agencies to patch immediately. We break down the Chinese threat actor exploiting an unpatched Windows shortcut vulnerability targeting European diplomats and examine the active exploitation of the critical Windows WSUS flaw.

31/10/2025

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8 min
07/10/2025

Digital Dominoes: The New Chain Reaction of Cyber Chaos

In this episode of Cyber Scoops & Digital Shenanigans, host Mike Housch unpacks the week’s most critical cyber incidents shaking enterprises worldwide, from SharePoint zero-days and AI-powered phishing campaigns to rising healthcare ransomware, industrial control system breaches, and mobile malware stealing bank credentials. With billions in crypto losses and attackers outpacing EDR defenses, Mike dives into how state-sponsored actors, misconfigured containers, and compromised supply chains are forming a perfect storm in cybersecurity. Tune in for sharp insights, real-world examples, and the strategies organizations must deploy now to survive the evolving digital battlefield.

07/10/2025

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8 min
17/11/2025

Legacy Exploits and Guardrail Failures: Finger Protocol, FortiWeb Zero-Days, and EchoGram Tokens

Today. I dive into how decades-old tech, like the "Finger" protocol, is being weaponized in modern ClickFix attacks, alongside major zero-day exploitation news affecting FortiWeb and Logitech. We also unpack the sophisticated techniques used by threat actors like Dragon Breath to disable security tools and the concerning new ways researchers are bypassing AI guardrails.

17/11/2025

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19 min
22/10/2025

Patch Wars: Russian APT Evasions, Chinese Espionage, and the Critical Windows SMB Flaw

CISA is ringing the alarm on actively exploited Windows SMB flaws while Chinese threat actors leverage a recently patched SharePoint vulnerability for espionage. We also detail how the Russian APT Star Blizzard rapidly changed tactics after researchers exposed their prior malware, and review critical vulnerabilities affecting TP-Link Omada Gateways.

22/10/2025

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9 min

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The CISO Life

Top Shows

AI Jailbreaks, Hacking Team Spyware, and the Million-Dollar Exploit That Wasn't

High-Severity Zero-Days, Cache Poisoning, and the AI Code Judgment Crisis

AI Weekly Episode 1 (9/27/2025)

Agentic Threats and Trustworthy AI: The Week in Review

Episode 6 (9/3/2025)

Cyber Street Journal Episode 1 (9/29/2025)

KEV Alert: China-Linked Zero-Days, WSUS Exploits, and the Diplomats' Digital Woes

Digital Dominoes: The New Chain Reaction of Cyber Chaos

Legacy Exploits and Guardrail Failures: Finger Protocol, FortiWeb Zero-Days, and EchoGram Tokens

Patch Wars: Russian APT Evasions, Chinese Espionage, and the Critical Windows SMB Flaw

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