Hashtag Trending Jim Love

In this special edition of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love dives into the latest update from security vendor CrowdStrike regarding their recent incident. Contrary to initial industry speculation, CrowdStrike reveals that the root cause wasn't a kernel driver issue but rather problematic data in a critical file. The segment covers why the issue escaped testing, the bug in the content validator, and the steps CrowdStrike is taking to prevent future occurrences. Love also highlights the resources available for affected users and shares CrowdStrike's recommendations for obtaining accurate information. Tune in to get an in-depth look at how CrowdStrike is addressing and remediating the situation.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:11 CrowdStrike Incident Overview
01:17 Testing and Validation Issues
02:44 Remediation and Customer Assurance
04:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Elon Musk's Humanoid Robots, Google's Cookie Reversal, and Switzerland's Open Source Law | Hashtag Trending
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love covers Elon Musk's announcement about Tesla's humanoid robots, Google's reversal on phasing out third-party cookies, Switzerland's new law mandating open source software for government operations, and the U.S. Homeland Security Committee's call for CrowdStrike's CEO to testify. Stay updated with key tech industry shifts and their implications.
00:00 Elon Musk's Humanoid Robots: Tesla's Next Big Move
02:05 Google's U-Turn on Third-Party Cookies
05:15 Switzerland's Open Source Software Mandate
07:26 CrowdStrike CEO Faces Homeland Security Committee
08:59 Show Wrap-Up and Announcements

CrowdStrike's Irony, Karnataka's Work Week Shake-Up, and VMware's Market Puzzles | Hashtag Trending
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love delves into CrowdStrike's notable IT meltdown following their own security warnings, the controversial move by Karnataka state to extend work hours to 14 hours per day, and Broadcom's evolving and confusing strategy for VMware pricing. Additionally, discover how Microsoft blames EU regulations for limiting Windows security measures in light of the CrowdStrike incident. Tune in for all the latest updates and insights on these pivotal tech industry developments.
00:00 Introduction and Headlines
00:21 CrowdStrike's Irony: A Major IT Meltdown
01:29 Karnataka's Controversial Work Hours Proposal
02:46 Broadcom's Evolving Strategy for VMware
05:07 Microsoft and EU Regulations: The Blame Game
07:09 Conclusion and Contact Information

Join Jim Love on a special edition of Cybersecurity Today and Hashtag Trending as he delves into the recent CrowdStrike incident that led to a global IT meltdown. With over 8.5 million Windows devices affected by a faulty CrowdStrike Falcon update, this event is being compared to Y2K and WannaCry. Discover the widespread impacts across key industries, the technical details behind the kernel-crashing error, and the fallout for companies and IT professionals. Learn why this disaster has created such frustration and anger in the cybersecurity community and what steps are being taken to recover. Tune in to understand the broader economic and societal implications of what is being called the 'worst cyber event in history.'
00:00 Introduction and Host Introduction
00:19 CrowdStrike Incident Overview
00:46 Community Reactions and Frustrations
02:29 Understanding CrowdStrike's Role
04:49 Technical Breakdown of the Issue
07:59 Impact and Consequences
09:04 Response and Fixes
12:33 Lessons and Future Precautions
13:20 Final Thoughts and Warnings
13:58 Conclusion

Unmasking the Biggest Supply Chain Attack: Insights from JFrog’s Security Expert
In this weekend edition of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love dives deep into the world of supply chain attacks with Brian Moussalli, Security Research Team Lead at JFrog. They discuss some of the most notorious supply chain attacks in history, including SolarWinds and Kaseya, and shed light on a recent potentially massive Python security leak. Learn about the mechanisms behind these attacks, the importance of inspecting binary files, and the role JFrog plays in securing the open source community. Tune in for an insightful discussion on building more secure software and safeguarding the supply chain.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:05 Understanding Supply Chain Attacks
00:54 Notable Supply Chain Attacks
02:20 Introduction to Guest Brian Moussalli, Security Research Team Lead at JFrog
03:40 JFrog's Role and Mission
05:48 Discovery of the Python Token Leak
11:09 Implications of the Leak
16:39 Lessons Learned and Security Recommendations
18:29 Optimism and Challenges in Open Source Security
22:39 Conclusion and Farewell

Cybersecurity Shakedown: Microsoft Criticized, Disney Hacked, Kaspersky Exits US & FBI Cracks Phones!
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, we delve into several major cybersecurity stories. Microsoft faces criticism for mishandling a zero-day vulnerability in its MSHTML engine. Disney battles a security breach by hacktivist group Null Bulge, which claims to have leaked internal communications to protest Disney's AI usage. Kaspersky announces its exit from the U.S. in response to government sanctions, highlighting ongoing U.S.-Russia cybersecurity tensions. Additionally, the FBI cracks a locked phone in just two days, demonstrating advances in law enforcement's access to encrypted devices. Tune in for these stories and more insights on the latest cybersecurity threats and developments.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:44 Microsoft's Bug Reporting Controversy
02:28 Disney Hacked by Hacktivist Group
03:42 Kaspersky's Exit from the U.S. Market
04:59 FBI's Phone Cracking Capabilities
06:54 Conclusion and Show Wrap-Up