Email and Other Fraud - It Gets Personal: Cyber Security Today for Monday, December 9, 2024
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Cybersecurity Today: Email Frauds, Google Warnings, and U.S. Telecom Hacks
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses a personal encounter with email fraud attempts, including invoice scams and fake payroll changes. Google issues a stark warning to Gmail users about session cookie thefts leading to email takeovers. Additionally, the U.S. telecom industry grapples with the fallout from a major breach by Chinese hackers exploiting legacy systems. Love shares insights on improving email security and safeguarding against such sophisticated cyber threats. Tune in to learn more about the latest cyber challenges and solutions.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Encounter with Email Fraud
03:20 Google's Warning on Email Takeovers
05:12 Session Cookie Theft: A Rising Threat
06:48 U.S. Telecom Industry Infiltration by Chinese Hackers
08:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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