You've Already Been Hacked

Professor CyberRisk
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A Cybersecurity Podcast for the Rest of Us In a world of evolving cyber threats, You’ve Already Been Hacked breaks down cybersecurity for everyone—from experts to everyday users. Hosted by Professor CyberRisk and Cyber Cowboy, we tackle major cyber attacks, emerging threats, and real-world security strategies. Each episode offers expert analysis, case studies, and actionable tips to help listeners stay ahead of hackers and digital risks.

  1. 4D AGO

    One‑Click Exploit Apocalypse?

    ## Episode Information **Episode Number:** XxX **Hosts:** - Professor CyberRisk - Cyber Cowboy **Live Cyber Maps:** - **Bitdefender Threat Map** – https://threatmap.bitdefender.com/ - **Live Cyber threat map (Checkpoint)** – https://threatmap.checkpoint.com/ - **Kaspersky Cyber Threat Map** – https://cybermap.kaspersky.com/ - **Talos Intelligence – ebc_spam Map** – https://talosintelligence.com/ebc_spam **Overview** In this episode we unpack Microsoft’s blockbuster patch that closes the one‑click attack vector, dig into CertiK’s fresh transparency play after the Huione fallout, and discuss how geolocation services are becoming an adversarial attack surface. We also explore how CISOs can balance AI innovation with risk and how Red Hat is reshaping vulnerability management with vendor‑centric pipelines. **Guest Information** None this episode. **Topics Covered** 1. Microsoft’s one‑click exploit patch – what it fixes and why it matters. 2. CertiK’s rebuild‑trust strategy post‑Huione backlash. 3. Geofeed manipulation – why it’s a real threat and how to guard against it. 4. AI in security: governance, bias, adversarial attacks, and human‑in‑the‑loop. 5. Red Hat’s collaborative vulnerability‑management blueprint and its impact on MTTR. **Top Stories** - **Microsoft Fixes Bugs Behind One‑Click Attacks** – [PYMNTS](https://www.pymnts.com/cybersecurity/2026/microsoft-fixes-bugs-behind-one-click-attacks/) **Additional Cybersecurity News – Titles and URLs** - **CertiK Rebuilds Trust After Huione‑Related Backlash** – [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/11/how-certik-rebuilt-trust-as-it-prepares-itself-for-an-ipo) - **Geofeeds Are Adversarial – A Call for Better IP Geolocation Integrity** – [NANOG Mailing List](https://seclists.org/nanog/2026/Feb/59) - **Balancing AI Innovation and Security Risk – A CISO’s Playbook** – [TechTarget](https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/feature/How-CISOs-can-balance-AI-innovation-and-security-risk) - **Elevate Your Vulnerability Management Strategy – Red Hat’s Blueprint** – [Red Hat Blog](https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/elevate-your-vulnerability-management-strategy-red-hat) **Resources & Links** *(All links listed above)* --- ## Call to Action - **Subscribe:** Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats. - **Leave a Review:** Let us know what you think. - **Join the Conversation:** Follow our community and ask questions. --- ## Sponsor (if applicable) No sponsors this episode. --- ## Podcast Socials & Website - **Website:** https://www.youvealreadybeenhacked.com - **Twitter/X:** @professorcyberrisk - **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/@YABHPodcast - **Discord / Community Forum (copyable raw link):** https://discord.gg/cz3xdsrqAE ---

    27 min

  2. FEB 8

    NGINX Under Siege: How 50% of the Web is Already Hacked

    ## 📺 Episode Information **Title:** Episode Number: **336** *(to be filled in)* ### Overview Today’s episode dives into a high‑impact, zero‑day campaign that hijacks web traffic by rewriting NGINX configurations with the React2Shell web shell. We break down the technical mechanics, the broader threat landscape, and actionable defense strategies. In addition, we cover the latest high‑profile data breach, economic fallout from online fraud in Malaysia, the NFL’s cyber‑defense playbook for Super Bowl 2026, and a new MSSP partnership in Singapore. --- ## 🔧 Topics Covered 1. **NGINX Traffic Hijack via React2Shell** – The top story, detailing the attack vector, stealth, and mass‑scale risk. 2. **Canada Computers & Electronics Data Breach** – 1,300 customers impacted; payment data exposure. 3. **Malaysia’s RM8 Billion Online Fraud Losses** – Economic toll and mitigation tactics. 4. **NFL Super Bowl 2026 Cyber‑Defense Playbook** – Edge security, AI monitoring, and event‑level protection. 5. **Acronis & Insightz MSSP Partnership** – Managed security services expansion in Singapore. --- ## 🛡️ Top Story – “Hackers Hijack Web Traffic via Compromised NGINX & Baota Panels Using React2Shell” **Summary** Researchers uncovered a campaign that uses the open‑source shell **React2Shell** to compromise NGINX servers and Baota control panels. Attackers rewrite NGINX’s configuration to forward all inbound traffic through malicious proxy servers, enabling eavesdropping, malware injection, or phishing redirection while keeping the original server’s IP intact. **Cited Link** [The Hacker News – Hackers Exploit React2Shell to Hijack Web Traffic via Compromised NGINX Servers](https://thehackernews.com/2026/02/hackers-exploit-react2shell-to-hijack.html) --- ## 📢 Additional Cybersecurity News | Title | URL | |-------|-----| | *Canada Computers & Electronics Under Investigation After Data Breach Hits 1,300 Customers* | https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-computers-data-breach-scope-9.7074605 | | *Malaysia Records RM8 Billion Losses From Online Fraud Since 2020* | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/05/almost-rm8bil-lost-to-online-fraud-since-2020-dewan-rakyat-told | | *Super Bowl 2026: NFL Deploys Cybersecurity Squad, Advanced Routers, & Data Centers* | https://www.pymnts.com/cybersecurity/2026/super-bowl-lineup-includes-cybersecurity-squad-wireless-routers-and-data-centers/ | | *Acronis Welcomes Insightz Technology as Singapore’s First MSSP Partner* | https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/05/3232606/0/en/Acronis-Welcomes-Insightz-Technology-as-First-MSSP-Partner-in-Singapore.html | --- - ## 📣 Call to Action - **Subscribe**: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats. - **Leave a Review**: Let us know what you think – it helps the podcast grow. - **Join the Conversation**: Follow our community, ask questions, and share insights. --- ## 🏷️ Sponsor No sponsors this episode --- ## 🌐 Podcast Socials & Website - **Website**: https://www.youvealreadybeenhacked.com - **X (Twitter)**: @professorcyberrisk - **YouTube**: https://www.youtube.com/@YABHPodcast - **Discord/Community Forum**: https://discord.gg/cz3xdsrqAE

    35 min

  3. JAN 25

    Zero‑Day Chaos & Firmware Secrets: Cisco RCE Alert + UEFI Parser

    **Hosts** - Professor CyberRisk - Cyber Cowboy - Live Cyber Maps Bitdefender Threat Map: https://threatmap.bitdefender.com/ - Live Cyber threat map (Checkpoint): https://threatmap.checkpoint.com/ - Kaspersky Cyber Threat Map: https://cybermap.kaspersky.com/ - Talos Intelligence – ebc_spam Map: https://talosintelligence.com/ebc_spam **Episode Information** - **Title:** *Zero‑Day Chaos & Firmware Secrets: Cisco RCE Alert + UEFI Parser* - **Episode Number:** 3x35 - **Overview:** In today’s episode we dive deep into a critically‑exploited Cisco zero‑day that’s been wreaking havoc across Unified Communications and Webex environments. We then turn our attention to a groundbreaking open‑source UEFI parser that’s exposing hidden firmware vulnerabilities, followed by a real‑world watering‑hole attack targeting EmEditor users and an EU telecom supply‑chain purge that could reshape vendor relationships. - **Guest Information:** *None – this is an all‑host episode.* - **Topics Covered:** 1. Cisco Zero‑Day CVE‑2026‑20045 (UC & Webex RCE) 2. UEFI Parser – Open‑Source Firmware Vulnerability Discovery 3. EmEditor Watering‑Hole Malware Campaign 4. EU Telecom Supplier Ban Proposal 5. Luxshare Precision Ransomware Incident & Supply‑Chain Implications - **Top Stories:** - **Cisco Zero‑Day CVE‑2026‑20045** – *Cisco Releases Emergency Patch for Actively Exploited RCE*: https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/cisco-fixes-actively-exploited-zero-day.html - **Breaking UEFI Secrets – New Open‑Source Parser** – *CERT/CC Launches UEFI Parser Tool*: https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/an-open-source-tool-to-unravel-uefi-and-its-vulnerabilities/ - **Watering Hole Targets EmEditor** – *TrendMicro Uncovers Multi‑Stage Malware*: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/26/a/watering-hole-attack-targets-emeditor-users.html - **EU Targets High‑Risk Foreign Telecom Suppliers** – *Proposal to Ban Third‑Country Companies from EU Mobile Networks*: https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Eyeing_China_EU_moves_to_ban_high-risk_foreign_suppliers_from_telecoms_networks_999.html - **Luxshare Under Attack – Ransomware Claims Apple & Nvidia Data** – *China‑Based Manufacturer Breach*: https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260122PD226/luxshare-security-electronics-manufacturing-nvidia-apple.html - **Additional Cybersecurity News – Titles and URLs:** (All links above) - **Resources & Links:** *None this episode* **Call to Action** - **Subscribe:** Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats – hit that subscribe button! - **Leave a Review:** Tell us what you think – reviews help us improve and grow the community. - **Join the Conversation:** Follow our community and ask questions on Discord. **Sponsor** - No sponsors this episode **Podcast Socials & Website** - **Website:** https://www.youvealreadybeenhacked.com - **X:** @professorcyberrisk - **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/@YABHPodcast - **Discord/Community Forum:** https://discord.gg/cz3xdsrqAE

    26 min

  4. JAN 19

    🚨 Copilot Leak Exposed: Reprompt Attack & 4 More AI‑Driven Threats 🚨

    **Title** 🚨 Copilot Leak Exposed: Reprompt Attack & 4 More AI‑Driven Threats 🚨 **Episode Number** 3x34 --- ### Episode Information **Overview** In this episode, Professor CyberRisk and Cyber Cowboy dive into the latest “Reprompt” back‑door that lets attackers steal data from Microsoft Copilot. We unpack how the exploit works, why it matters for every business using AI, and the broader implications for AI security. Plus, we spotlight four critical vulnerabilities—from FortiSIEM RCE to AI‑voice cloning—and explore how to protect your organization. **Guest Information** None (all insights delivered by our hosts). **Topics Covered** - The “Reprompt” attack on Microsoft Copilot - Immediate mitigations and patch status - FortiSIEM CVE‑2025‑64155 RCE proof‑of‑concept - AI‑voice cloning, Wi‑Fi kill‑switch, PLC vulnerabilities (ThreatsDay bulletin) - Nozomi Networks Vantage IQ: private AI assistant for OT & IoT - CISO Global & TeleDental’s CyberSimple for dental clinics --- ### Top Stories - **“Reprompt” Attack Lets Microsoft Copilot Leak Sensitive Data** – ### Additional Cybersecurity News | Title | URL | |-------|-----| | PoC Exploit Released for Critical FortiSIEM Vulnerability (CVE‑2025‑64155) | | | ThreatsDay Bulletin: AI Voice Cloning Exploit, Wi‑Fi Kill Switch, PLC Vulnerabilities & More | | | Nozomi Networks Unveils Vantage IQ—A Private AI Assistant for OT & IoT Security | | | CISO Global Partners with TeleDental to Protect Dental Clinics Using CyberSimple Powered by CHECKLIGHT | | --- ### Resources & Links - **Live Cyber Maps** - Bitdefender Threat Map: https://threatmap.bitdefender.com/ - Checkpoint Live Cyber Threat Map: https://threatmap.checkpoint.com/ - Kaspersky Cyber Threat Map: https://cybermap.kaspersky.com/ - Talos Intelligence ebc_spam Map: https://talosintelligence.com/ebc_spam --- ### Call to Action - **Subscribe**: Stay updated on cybersecurity threats. - **Leave a Review**: Let us know what you think. - **Join the Conversation**: Follow our community and ask questions. --- ### Sponsor No sponsors this episode. --- ### Podcast Socials & Website - Website: https://www.youvealreadybeenhacked.com - X (Twitter): @professorcyberrisk - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YABHPodcast - Discord/Community Forum: https://discord.gg/cz3xdsrqAE ---

    26 min

  5. JAN 11

    Office Glitches to Capitol Spies: Threats + AI Health Warning

    **🎙️ Episode Information** **Title:** **Office Glitches to Capitol Spies: Threats + AI Health Warning** **Episode Number:**3x33** **Overview:** Professor CyberRisk and Cyber Cowboy dive into today’s headline‑shattering **Top Story**: CISA’s newly‑KEVed Microsoft Office and HPE OneView flaws that are already being weaponised in the wild. He then walks listeners through four high‑impact support stories that showcase the breadth of today’s threat landscape—from political espionage to credential‑stuffing in online casinos, to the new risks introduced by OpenAI’s medical‑AI feature, and Red Hat’s secure‑AI deployment blueprint. --- **Guest Information** *No guest this episode.* --- **Topics Covered** | # | Topic | |---|-------| | 1 | CISA Flags Microsoft Office CVE‑2026‑xxxx & HPE OneView CVE‑2026‑yyyy as “Actively Exploited” | | 2 | China Hacks U.S. Congressional Committee Email – Salt Typhoon Espionage | | 3 | Credential‑Stuffing Surge Hits Online Casino Platforms | | 4 | OpenAI Announces ChatGPT Health – AI Meets Medical Advice, but With New Security Risks | | 5 | Red Hat Unveils Secure AI Deployment Architecture – Blueprint for Protecting AI‑Driven Systems | --- **Top Story** **CISA Flags Microsoft Office & HPE OneView Flaws as “Actively Exploited” – Your Systems Are on the Hook** *Summary & Why It Matters* – see show notes above. *What You Can/Should Be Doing* – 1) Patch immediately, 2) Verify integrity, 3) Enable MFA & least‑privilege, 4) Deploy advanced threat protection, 5) Update incident playbooks. --- **Additional Cybersecurity News – Titles & URLs** | # | Title | URL | |---|-------|-----| | 1 | China Hacks U.S. Congressional Committee Email – Salt Typhoon Espionage | https://cryptobriefing.com/china-hacks-us-congressional-email-systems-salt-typhoon-espionage-ft/ | | 2 | Credential‑Stuffing Surge Hits Online Casino Platforms – The Jackpot of Data Breach | https://www.hoover.org/research/cybersecurity-experts-report-surge-credential-stuffing-attacks-targeting-online-casino | | 3 | OpenAI Announces ChatGPT Health – AI Meets Medical Advice, but With New Security Risks | https://siliconangle.com/2026/01/07/openai-introduces-chatgpt-health-answer-users-medical-questions/ | | 4 | Red Hat Unveils Secure AI Deployment Architecture – A Blueprint for Protecting AI‑Driven Systems | https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/navigating-secure-ai-deployment-architecture-enhancing-ai-system-security-and-safety | --- **Resources & Links** | Resource | URL | |----------|-----| | Bitdefender Live Cyber Threat Map | https://threatmap.bitdefender.com/ | | Check Point Live Cyber Threat Map | https://threatmap.checkpoint.com/ | | Kaspersky Cyber Threat Map | https://cybermap.kaspersky.com/ | | Talos Intelligence – ebc_spam Map | https://talosintelligence.com/ebc_spam | | CISA KEV Catalog (Office & HPE OneView) | https://www.cisa.gov/keV | | Microsoft Office Security Updates | https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/office-security-update | | HPE OneView Security Patch (2026‑02) | https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=0000000000060197 | --- **Call to Action** - **Subscribe**: Stay updated on cybersecurity threats. - **Leave a Review**: Let us know what you think. - **Join the Conversation**: Follow our community and ask questions. --- **Sponsor (if applicable)** *No sponsors this episode.* --- **Podcast Socials & Website** - **Website**: https://www.youvealreadybeenhacked.com - **X**: @professorcyberrisk - **YouTube**: https://www.youtube.com/@YABHPodcast - **Discord / Community Forum**: https://discord.gg/cz3xdsrqAE *(copy‑and‑paste link)* ---

    31 min

  6. 12/14/2025

    AI’s Dark Side Exposed: OpenAI Warns of “High‑Risk” Models & New Cyber‑Attack Tactics!

    **Title:** 🔥 AI’s Dark Side Exposed: OpenAI Warns of “High‑Risk” Models & New Cyber‑Attack Tactics! 🔥 --- ## Episode Information **Episode Number:**3x32 **Overview:** In this episode we break down OpenAI’s chilling warning that its next‑gen models are entering a “high” cybersecurity risk zone, and explore how the same AI tech is being weaponized in real‑world attacks—from insider‑facilitated Russian cyberops to ad‑driven macOS infostealers and deceptive cloud services. We’ll also look at Genetec’s latest report on AI‑driven physical security and what that means for the convergence of cyber & physical defenses. **Guest Information:** None this episode – it’s a deep‑dive into current headlines. **Topics Covered:** - OpenAI’s “high‑risk” model alert and defensive AI initiatives - Insider‑facilitated Russian cyberattacks (Ukrainian woman indictment) - Ad‑based phishing via ChatGPT & Grok leading to macOS infostealer - False claims of cloud compliance by former Accenture employee - Genetec’s 2026 State of Physical Security report & AI adoption surge - Practical steps for incident response, AI detection, vendor vetting & training **Top Stories:** | # | Title | Source URL | |---|-------|------------| | 1 | OpenAI Signals “High” Cybersecurity Risk with Next‑Gen Models | | | 2 | Ukrainian Woman Charged for Facilitating Russian‑Backed Cyberattacks | | | 3 | Google Ads Drive macOS Infostealer Malware via ChatGPT & Grok Guides | | | 4 | Former Accenture Employee Charged with Misleading the Government on Cloud Security | | | 5 | Genetec Releases 2026 State of Physical Security Report – AI Adoption Doubles | | **Additional Cybersecurity News – Titles & URLs** - **Bitdefender Threat Map** – - **Checkpoint Live Cyber Threat Map** – - **Kaspersky Cyber Threat Map** – - **Talos Intelligence – EBC Spam Map** – **Resources & Links** (See “Additional Cybersecurity News” above for threat‑map links; no other resources listed.) **Sponsor** None this episode **Call to Action** - **Subscribe**: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats. - **Leave a Review**: Tell us what you think about the episode. - **Join the Conversation**: Follow our community and ask questions. **Podcast Socials & Website** - **Website**: - **Twitter**: @professorcyberrisk - **YouTube**: - **Discord/Community Forum**: https://discord.gg/cz3xdsrqAE

    29 min

  7. 11/16/2025

    Supply‑Chain Siege: Fake NPM Packages + the New AI Threat Landscape

    ### 🔢 Episode Information |-------|-------| | **Title** | Supply‑Chain Siege: Fake NPM Packages + the New AI Threat Landscape | | **Episode Number** | 3x31 | | **Hosts** | Professor CyberRisk & Cyber Cowboy | | **Guests** | None this episode | --- ### 👀 Overview Attackers keep evolving their tactics, and defenders can stay one step ahead by tightening supply‑chain hygiene. In this episode we dive into: 1️⃣ The latest npm registry breach – 46,000 counterfeit packages flooding the ecosystem. 2️⃣ Four support stories that show how policy, data protection, visibility, and AI infrastructure are all part of the same threat matrix. --- ### 🗣️ Topics Covered - **npm Supply‑Chain Attack** – How a worm‑like spam operation can compromise millions of projects. - **Policy & Vendor Risk** – EU’s ban on Huawei/ZTE as a real‑world example of hardware risk management. - **Data Resilience** – IBM Safeguarded Copy and immutable snapshots for ransomware protection. - **Visibility & Detection** – ThreatBook NDR’s top marks in Gartner Peer Insights™ 2025. - **AI Infrastructure Hardening** – Microsoft’s Atlanta AI “Super Factory” and what it means for zero‑trust architecture. --- | Title | URL | |-------|-----| | **Bitdefender Threat Map** | https://threatmap.bitdefender.com/ | | **Checkpoint Live Cyber Threat Map** | https://threatmap.checkpoint.com/ | | **Kaspersky Cyber Threat Map** | https://cybermap.kaspersky.com/ | | **Talos Intelligence – ebc_spam Map** | https://talosintelligence.com/ebc_spam | --- ### 📚 Resources & Links - **npm audit guide:** https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/npm-audit - **Snyk dependency‑monitoring:** https://snyk.io/ - **IBM Safeguarded Copy whitepaper** – (link provided in episode) - **ThreatBook NDR product page** – https://threatbook.ai/nrd --- ### 🚀 Call to Action 1. **Subscribe**: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats. 2. **Leave a Review**: Let us know what you think. 3. **Join the Conversation**: Follow our community and ask questions. --- ### 🎙 Sponsor (if applicable) > No sponsors this episode --- ### 📲 Podcast Socials & Website | Platform | Link | |----------|------| | **Website** | https://www.youvealreadybeenhacked.com | | **X** | @professorcyberrisk | | **YouTube** | https://www.youtube.com/@YABHPodcast | | **Discord/Community Forum** | https://discord.gg/cz3xdsrqAE

    28 min

  8. 11/10/2025

    AI vs Hackers: Fortinet, SentinelOne & CrowdStrike’s New Weaponry

    ## 🎙 Episode Information | Item | Details | | **Episode Number** | 3x30 | | **Overview** | In today’s episode we dive into the newest AI‑powered defenses from industry giants Fortinet, SentinelOne and CrowdStrike – a game‑changer for any organization running machine‑learning workloads. We’ll unpack why protecting the *intelligence* itself is now mandatory, walk through practical steps you can take right away, and bring in four supporting stories that broaden the conversation to honeypots, password hygiene, IoT hardening and critical infrastructure security. | | Host | Professor CyberRisk – a veteran researcher in AI security and cyber‑threat intelligence | | **Topics Covered** | • AI‑driven security features from Fortinet, SentinelOne & CrowdStrike • Correlating malware with honeypot logs via PowerShell• Password hygiene lessons from the Louvre breach• The TP‑Link router debate and hardening steps• Norway’s new safeguards for electric buses (critical infra) | ## 🎙 Wrap‑Up These stories collectively underscore that defending AI workloads is no longer an optional enhancement—it’s a necessity. Combine this with robust password hygiene, hardened IoT devices, and secured critical infrastructure to create a resilient security posture. Feel free to weave in your own anecdotes or audience questions—these notes are just the skeleton for an engaging episode! --- ## 🎧 Call to Action - **Subscribe:** Stay updated on cybersecurity threats. - **Leave a Review:** Let us know what you think. - **Join the Conversation:** Follow our community and ask questions. --- ## 📣 Sponsor **No sponsors this episode** --- ## 🖥 Podcast Socials & Website - **Website:** https://www.youvealreadybeenhacked.com - **X:** @professorcyberrisk - **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/@YABHPodcast - **Discord/Community Forum:** https://discord.gg/cz3xdsrqAE

    17 min
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A Cybersecurity Podcast for the Rest of Us In a world of evolving cyber threats, You’ve Already Been Hacked breaks down cybersecurity for everyone—from experts to everyday users. Hosted by Professor CyberRisk and Cyber Cowboy, we tackle major cyber attacks, emerging threats, and real-world security strategies. Each episode offers expert analysis, case studies, and actionable tips to help listeners stay ahead of hackers and digital risks.

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  • Creator
    Professor CyberRisk
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
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