Tor browser anonymity cracked by German police: Cyber Security Today for Monday, September 23, 2024
Description
Security Risks with Apple's OS Update, Disney Ditches Slack, and GitHub Hack Alert
In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses pressing issues in the cybersecurity landscape: Apple's latest macOS update, Sequoia version 15, causing compatibility issues with major security tools; Disney's move to scrap Slack after a significant data breach; a sophisticated GitHub phishing attack leveraging GitHub's notification system; and German police's breakthrough in unmasking anonymous Tor users. Key takeaways include advice for IT professionals on managing OS updates, the implications of corporate messaging app breaches, precautions for GitHub users, and recommendations for maintaining anonymity on the Tor network.
00:00 Introduction and Headlines
00:21 Apple's Mac OS Sequoia Update Issues
02:00 Disney Dumps Slack After Data Breach
03:13 GitHub Phishing Campaign Exploits Developers
04:44 German Police Unmask Tor Users
07:19 Conclusion and Show Notes
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