Unsecurity Episode 249: Navigating Holiday Threats with AI and VPN Vulnerabilities w/ Pinky

About this episode

The episode discusses pressing cybersecurity challenges during the holiday season, focusing on AI in phishing attacks and VPN vulnerabilities.

In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, hosted by Megan Larkins and Brad Nigh from FRSecure, we are joined by Pinky from the IR team to dive deep into the pressing cybersecurity challenges as the holiday season approaches. From early breaches to the increasing sophistication of AI in phishing attacks, discover how attackers are evolving their tactics. The trio discusses the impact of VPN vulnerabilities, the rise of AI-enabled chatbots in ransomware scenarios, and how businesses can prepare for the uptick in threats during this busy time of year. Whether you're an IT professional or just curious about cybersecurity, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Don't miss out! -- Like, subscribe, and share with your network to stay informed about the latest in cybersecurity! Looking to get in touch? Reach out at unsecurity@frsecure.com and follow us for more! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frsecure/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frsecureofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frsecure/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/frsecure.bsky.social About FRSecure: https://frsecure.com/ FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered…

People in this episode

Host: Brad Nigh

Guest: Pinky

Topics covered

• cybersecurity
• AI
• VPN vulnerabilities
• phishing attacks
• ransomware

Keywords

• holiday threats
• cybersecurity challenges
• AI-enabled chatbots
• IT professionals

Mentioned in this episode

Products: VPN, AI chatbots, ransomware tools

Books & works: Unsecurity Episode, Navigating Holiday Threats

Places: Minneapolis, MN

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