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Cybersecurity guru Steve Gibson joins Leo Laporte every Tuesday. Steve and Leo break down the latest cybercrime and hacking stories, offering a deep understanding of what's happening and how to protect yourself and your business. Security Now is a must listen for security professionals every week. You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes every Tuesday.
Microsoft has issued a massive Patch Tuesday update, addressing over a thousand security vulnerabilities. This significantly higher number of fixes indicates a particularly active month for security patching. The company has warned the industry to expect a greater volume of patches going forward.
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is exploring the use of autonomous agents to manage national cybersecurity. This initiative, dubbed 'Cyber Shield,' represents a significant shift towards automated defense strategies. The NCSC is reportedly laying out the entire protocol for this ambitious project.
The podcast discusses three novel methods for subverting artificial intelligence systems. These techniques include 'Haloo Squatting' (hallucination squatting), 'Ghost Approval', and a method humorously named 'Get Lost'. These represent new avenues for exploring vulnerabilities in AI security.
A listener shared a useful tip from Wired magazine for kid-proofing an iPhone, making it more suitable for children or adults who prefer a simpler interface. This tip addresses listener interest in controlling what youngsters do online and preventing access to inappropriate content.