Jul 17, 2024
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