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In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' host Jim Love discusses urgent cybersecurity threats and concerns.

Cisco has issued emergency patches for two maximum severity vulnerabilities in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) that could allow complete network takeover; organizations are urged to update immediately.

A popular WordPress theme, Motors, has a critical vulnerability leading to mass exploitation and unauthorized admin account creation. A new ransomware group,

Dire Wolf, has emerged, targeting manufacturing and technology sectors with sophisticated double extortion tactics.

Lastly, an Accenture report reveals a dangerous gap between executive confidence and actual AI security preparedness, suggesting most major companies are not ready to handle AI-driven threats. The episode emphasizes the urgent need for immediate action and heightened awareness in the cybersecurity landscape.

00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:26 Cisco's Critical Security Flaws 03:06 WordPress Theme Vulnerability Exploitation 05:57 Dire Wolf Ransomware Group Emerges 08:27 Accenture Report on AI Security Overconfidence 11:00 Conclusion and Upcoming Schedule

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