Weekly Security Roundup - Security & Privacy Threats for Consumers

31/05/2025 26 min
Weekly Security Roundup - Security & Privacy Threats for Consumers

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Send us a textIn this episode of Silent Mode Cafe, hosts Salah and Vivek discuss the latest developments in security and privacy, focusing on significant topics such as a massive data breach affecting millions of passwords, the rise of AI-powered scams impersonating customer support, and the security incident involving Victoria's Secret. They emphasize the importance of password security, the need for regular firmware updates on smart home devices, and the implications of GDPR lawsuits against Meta for unauthorized data usage. The conversation wraps up with practical tips for listeners to protect themselves from scams and ensure their online security.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Security and Privacy News02:40 Massive Data Breach and Password Security05:53 AI-Powered Scams and Customer Support Impersonation08:00 Victoria's Secret Security Incident09:42 Smart Home Device Vulnerabilities11:33 In-Depth Analysis of Current Security Issues16:40 Meta's GDPR Lawsuits and AI Data Usage20:14 Combating AI-Driven Scams23:58 Final Thoughts and Security TipsSupport the show