In today's episode of HEAL Security Dispatch Daily Digest, host Richard Simmons dives into the latest developments in cybersecurity, highlighting crucial updates from tech giants and significant vulnerabilities that demand attention. Microsoft has made strides in enhancing the security and privacy of its AI-powered Windows Recall feature, which will now allow users greater control over their data. Meanwhile, a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-0132) in Nvidia's Container Toolkit threatens cloud environments, emphasizing the need for prompt action.

Additionally, Richard discusses the fallout from Meta's data protection failures, leading to hefty fines and renewed calls for better data management practices. He also covers a new cyber threat from the group Storm-0501, as well as Visa's strategic acquisition of Featurespace to bolster fraud prevention efforts.

Listeners will also hear about urgent patches required for Progress Software's WhatsUp Gold tool, recent user feedback on Kaspersky's UltraAV service transition, and vulnerabilities in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) that pose risks for Linux users. Join us as we unravel these critical stories and explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

Windows Recall Enhancements, Nvidia Vulnerabilities, and More

Join host LaVonda Renfro in the latest episode of Truth in Texas Banking, where we dive into the crucial world of financial security. This week, LaVonda sits down with Bob Ludeke, the Chief Information Security Officer at Veritex Community Bank. Together, they uncover the latest trends in banking fraud, sharing common tricks that fraudsters use and essential tips on how to protect yourself.

Bob brings a wealth of knowledge, offering practical advice on what to do if you suspect you've been compromised. This episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Tune in and empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of banking security in today’s digital age!

Truth in Texas Banking Cyber Security Awareness with guest Bob Ludecke

Fraud Awareness: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about how to protect yourself from fraud brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes Phishing, AI and frauds and scams that specifically impact Canadian students/alumni.

Mini episode: Fraud Awareness Part 2

Fraud Awareness: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about how to protect yourself from fraud brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes scams that target international students and those who are new to Canada.

Mini episode: Fraud Awareness Part 3

Watch out Grands--scams are rampant!  During 2023, over $10 billion was stolen nationwide due to scams.   2.6 million consumers were hit hard and many experienced financial devastation, emotional and physical pain, and even SHAME that comes with being a victim of a scammer…

Whether it’s a phone call from someone claiming to be the IRS, an online shopping deal that sounds too good to be true, or even a new friend asking for help in an online romance, scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated — and they’re hitting older adults –yes, us Grands --especially hard.

Amy Nofziger is the Director of Fraud Victim Support at AARP.  Amy has spent years working to help people recognize and avoid scams.  She joins The Grands Club conversation to share her knowledge on what’s happening in the world of fraud, and, most importantly, how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones from falling victim to deceptive schemes.

Grands Don't Be Scammed - Fraud Expert Amy Nofziger Offers Savvy Advice!

The HEAL Security Dispatch Daily Digest, hosted by Edd Hall from London, delivers timely updates and expert insights on the intersection of healthcare and cybersecurity. Each episode provides listeners with critical news and analysis of the latest threats and developments affecting the digital health ecosystem. From cyberattacks on major healthcare institutions like the NHS and Cooper Health System to security vulnerabilities in widely used platforms such as Commvault and Ivanti, the podcast covers incidents that have real-world implications for patient safety and data protection. It also highlights broader industry trends, like Microsoft's efforts to streamline software updates, Apple’s fraud prevention achievements, and proposed regulatory changes from the Department of Health and Human Services aimed at strengthening HIPAA compliance. With coverage extending to significant breaches in decentralized finance platforms and scam activities targeting patients, the podcast offers a comprehensive view of the evolving cybersecurity landscape. 
https://healsecurity.com/

Cybersecurity and Tech Update: Major Breaches, Emerging Threats, and New Security Initiatives

Intro (voicemail sample, old woman’s voice):
“Hello? Is this the IRS? Oh dear… you said there’s a warrant? I don’t want any trouble…”
Click. Dial tone.

⸻

🎤 Verse 1 – The Trigger (The Spark)

My grandma got a call, said her taxes were behind
From “Officer John,” with a thick-ass lie in his line
Said she’d be locked up if she ain’t pay on the spot
So she ran down to Walmart, drained all she got

Google Play cards, sent the numbers by phone
Alone in her kitchen, thinking she’s paying a loan
But nah — it was fraud, man, a scripted attack
From a sweatshop call center somewhere deep in Noida’s back

“My name is Steve,” — please, Steve ke maa ki
You sound like Ravi with a fake-ass ID
They hide behind scripts, Western names, fake tones
But their heart’s in the scam, cold to the bone

That night I swore, I ain’t lettin’ it ride
My fam took a loss, now I’m techin’ with pride
Rewrote the game, from Twitch to command lines
Masked up like Browning, vengeance in my rhymes

⸻

🎤 Hook (sung/spoken hybrid)

🎵 “You called her ‘ma’am’ — now it’s clickback season
You stole her peace — now I’m hacking for a reason
You hide your voice — I’ll expose the treason
Scamfighter’s oath — we don’t stop, we deepen…” 🎵

“This one’s for the grandmas, for every broken plan —
You scammed the wrong fam, now we fight from the LAN.”

⸻

🎤 Verse 2 – The Methods (Then and Now)

Used to be letters — “I’m a prince, claim your gold!”
Now it’s deepfakes and spoof calls, scams getting bold
From fake tech support to love that ain’t real
Romance baited by bots with no soul to feel

They fish for the old, the kind, the confused
While the government sleeps and the cops hit snooze
So we stepped up, underground knights with no sword
Just Python scripts, burner phones, keyboard wars

Jim hacked the cams, watched ’em laugh and grin
Pierogi wiped their files — justice on a whim
Kitboga had ’em talking to Edna for hours
Wasting their life with comedic power

Meanwhile, I’m tracing IPs and bounce routes
Hopping through proxies, taking scam farms out
Turn the mouse to a trap — they clicked, now they burn
You preyed on the weak, now the strong return

⸻

🎤 Verse 3 – The Message (Justice & Warning)

You fake names like “Brian,” say you’re born in Maine
But your accent’s leaking, bro — tu pagal hai, shame!
Got scripts, got prompts, got fake-ass flair
But can’t fake truth — we already there

This is for Nani and Pops who lost their rent
For the tears in their voice and the cash they sent
For every sleepless night that you caused with a lie
We came online and turned scam into spy

We ain’t police — we the ghosts in your code
The digital shadow walking your road
You preyed on the kind, but now it’s reversed
Each click you steal brings a Scamfighter curse

You built a castle on tears? Now it’s crumbling down
We wear hoodies, not crowns, but we’re takin’ that town
From Mumbai to Manila, Lagos to the Bay —
If you scam the elders, we’ll make you pay.

⸻

🎶 Outro (sample fade out)

“This call may be recorded for quality purposes…”
(glitchy echo)
“You have reached Scamfighter HQ. Welcome to the end of your shift.”

Ma’am, It’s Urgent

Stay updated with today’s top cybersecurity stories. From novel Linux malware techniques and a critical Docker vulnerability to a major Microsoft SharePoint attack, cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit systems worldwide. We also cover AI-driven ClickFix threats, hackers abusing Google Classroom, the Farmers Insurance data breach affecting 1.1 million people, and a cyber incident disrupting Maryland’s paratransit services. Clear, concise, and straight to the point — your daily cybersecurity digest.

Cybersecurity Roundup: New Attacks, Breaches, and Critical Vulnerabilities

In this episode of Bulletproof Your Marketplace Podcast, host Jeremy Gottschalk welcomes Jeff Sakasegawa, Trust and Safety Architect at Persona, who draws on over 15 years of experience for a deep dive into the chapter Creating Your Own Best Practices.

The conversation explores why identity verification is foundational, why words and transparency matter in policy-making, and how strategic friction can strengthen—rather than hinder—user trust.

Jeff highlights real-world examples and emphasizes the importance of cross-functional ownership in trust and safety programs. He also shares how platforms can develop strategies tailored to their unique business models instead of relying on one-size-fits-all policies.

For founders and leadership teams, this episode delivers clear takeaways. Jeff leaves listeners with one actionable practice—link analysis—as a powerful tool to strengthen enforcement, connect signals across accounts, and outpace bad actors.

Trust and Safety — Creating Your Own Best Practices

This episode covers the latest in cybersecurity, from the GPU-based “GPUGate” malware campaign and SVG image phishing kits to a major GitHub breach and hijacked npm packages with billions of downloads. We also look at new spyware enabling sextortion, phishing abuse of Amazon’s email service, and a data breach at Canadian fintech firm Wealthsimple. Stay updated on the threats shaping today’s digital landscape.

Global Cyber Threats: Malware Campaigns, Supply Chain Attacks, and Major Data Breach

The Daily HEAL Security Dispatch Podcast is a leading source for up-to-the-minute news and deep insights in the realm of healthcare cybersecurity and threat intelligence. 

At the heart of HEAL Security's vision is the commitment to equipping organizations and individuals with rapid, contextually rich cybersecurity updates, establishing itself as a pivotal force in unifying practice and data against the ingenious tactics of criminal and malicious entities. HEAL Security is fervently devoted to constructing a robust resource and community that champions the defense of the healthcare sector against the growing cyber threats from organized crime groups and antagonistic nation-states. Our core focus encompasses the protection of vital IT infrastructures, the security of sensitive patient and clinical information, the safeguarding of critical healthcare systems, and the assurance of continuous, undisturbed patient care services.

Like | Comment | Follow

Creative music producer.

Music, quirky, inspired, enjoy!

Mostly radio friendly & TV friendly tracks.  HD quality.  No swear words.

If you’re messaging me, tell me which song you liked.  It’s hard to know who is copying & pasting, and possibly a bot.

#snafflesmusic

(Private) (@) (private) (.) com

The Grands Club Podcast celebrates the wisdom, stories, and legacies of grandparents, who bridge the past, present, and future with love and understanding. Through heartfelt conversations and shared experiences, this platform inspires and educates audiences of all ages. By preserving lessons from the past, it empowers others to navigate life while fostering meaningful connections within the grandparenting community. Together, it honors cherished traditions, embraces the present, and helps shape a brighter future for generations to come.

What the Job? is an advice podcast on all things jobs. Listen to University of Alberta alumni talk about their career paths and learn tips from the Career Centre on everything from networking to resume writing. 

WTJ is proudly sponsored by our affinity partner TD Insurance.

**Truth in Texas Banking** – Hosted by LaVonda Renfro, COO of Veritex Community Bank, and co-host Beth Stavinoha. We interview people with a purpose, diving into leadership, careers, and the passion behind building stronger communities. Member FDIC.

New tracks tagged #FraudPrevention