Best Krishna Kumar Podcasts (2025)

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Kopi Time E152: IMF’s Asia head Krishna Srinivasan on tariffs and the region 36:16

4d ago36:16

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Dr. Krishna Srinivasan, IMF’s Director of the Asia and Pacific Department, takes us on a journey of Asia, which is facing a major challenge to its export-led growth model. With geoeconomic fragmentation intensifying, how do nations strike a balance between trade promotion and domestic demand support? From China to India, South Korea to Vietnam, wha…

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Vikas Khanna and the Beautiful Lie That Saved His Childhood 49:15

4d ago49:15

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When Vikas Khanna was growing up in a small town in India, the world was stacked against him. He was bullied by other children for wearing braces on his legs and not being able to play like them. But his grandmother and sister saw him for who he truly was: a lion. They brought him into the kitchen, and he roared to life. An extraordinary life at th…

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Laurie Woolever and the Cone of Silence 57:43

11d ago57:43

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Laurie Woolever has worked for chefs you've definitely heard of, most notably Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali. Those two men are notorious for their outsized appetites, but in her new memoir, "Care and Feeding," Woolever gets raw and real about her own insatiable need for drugs, alcohol, and extramarital affairs while navigating the grossness and…

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Roy Choi and the Out-of-Body Emeril Experience 1:03:41

18d ago1:03:41

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Growing up as an immigrant latchkey kid, Roy Choi spent a lot of time wandering the streets of Los Angeles alone, thinking he'd never fit in anywhere. He had a scar on his face from cleft palate surgery, and he thought of himself as an alley cat, slipping through the world unnoticed and he took in every detail of the way people interacted, especial…

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Ep.16 Walking the halls, pushing big rocks up the hill and playing the long game | Robbert van der Pluijm, Head of Marketing, Permutive 1:30:58

24d ago1:30:58

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From teaching social studies to leading marketing in ad-tech startups, Robbert's journey is nothing short of inspiring. With 10+ years in the industry, Robbert van der Pluijm shares insights on navigating the complexities of ad tech, why long tenures matter, and the secrets to a successful marketing career like pushing "big rocks up the hill, walki…

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Kopi Time E151 - Private Equity with Alicia Gregory, Blue Owl 43:51

25d ago43:51

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Alicia Gregory, Managing Director at Blue Owl, an alternative asset manager, joins Kopi Time to walk us through private equity, a USD12trln asset class. Drawing on her extensive experience as a PE investor, Alicia begins by going over the genesis of the industry. We then go through a number of topics, including the structure of private equity inves…

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Byron Gomez and the American Dream 1:01:30

25d ago1:01:30

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Byron Gomez and his family arrived in the United States from Costa Rica when he was eight years old, and he was in for the shock of his young life. He spoke Spanish at home, he'd never seen snow or even a winter coat, and he had to find his place in a world that didn't always want him there. But at age 15, he found restaurants. He put in the very h…

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Tinfoil Swans Is Serving Up Season 3: April 8, 2025 2:29

1M ago2:29

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The award-winning Tinfoil Swans podcast from Food & Wine is back on April 8. We're bringing you even more intimate, informative, surprising, and uplifting interviews with the biggest names in the culinary industry and beyond, sharing never-before-heard stories about the successes, struggles, and fork-in-the-road moments that made them who they are …

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Windows 11 Bypass Hack—What Microsoft Doesn’t Want You to Know 6:15

1M ago6:15

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Hackers found a new Windows 11 setup bypass after Microsoft blocked the old one. Apple ID phishing scams are on the rise, targeting 2B users. A Canon printer flaw (CVE-2025-1268) allows code execution. The FBI raided IU cybersecurity expert XiaoFeng Wang’s homes, but details remain undisclosed. Israel’s new cyber chief, Yossi Karadi, takes over ami…

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Google Patches First Chrome Zero-Day of 2025 6:53

1M ago6:53

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Security firms confirm Oracle Cloud’s potential breach, affecting 140,000 tenants. A critical Windows zero-day threatens NTLM credentials, while Google patches Chrome’s first 2025 zero-day. VMware fixes a privilege escalation flaw, and Signal is now pre-installed on government devices. Meanwhile, a Chinese hacking group has been linked to global cy…

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H3C Routers Under Attack – No Fix Available! 9:53

1M ago9:53

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A Signal chat leak involving Trump officials raised security concerns. Oracle’s data breach was confirmed, while a Canadian hacker was extradited for major cybercrimes. KLIA faced a cyberattack with a $10M ransom demand. India pushes for cybersecurity self-reliance, while Dragos expands OT security in Canada. VMware and Veeam patched major vulnerab…

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Kopi Time E150 - Piyush Gupta on the Present and Future of Banking 52:10

1M ago52:10

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Kopi Time hits 5 years and 150 episodes! We celebrate the milestone with Piyush Gupta, outgoing CEO of DBS Bank Ltd. Piyush brings his remarkable intellectual breadth in this conversation, in which we touch upon various aspects of the present and future of banking. We begin by discussing how banks in Asia and the West have evolved since the 2008/09…

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UAE Cybersecurity Alert: Oracle Breach and Global Impact 6:14

1M ago6:14

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A Kubernetes vulnerability exposes 6,500+ clusters to RCE attacks, while KLIA faces a cyber threat with a $10M ransom demand. Next.js patches a critical security flaw, and Oracle denies claims of a major cloud breach. Microsoft deploys AI agents for cybersecurity automation. India rejects social media rumors about a military drone hack. Meanwhile, …

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Encore: Kevin Gillespie and the Restaurant of a Lifetime 54:37

1M ago54:37

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There's a good chance you know chef and author Kevin Gillespie from his fan-favorite stint on Season 6 of Top Chef or his return on the All Stars Season 20, but the Georgia native's talent can't be reduced to the small screen. His new Atlanta restaurant, Nàdair, is a full-throated love letter to his Scottish heritage — something Gillespie's family …

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Kaspersky’s OT Cybersecurity: Leading Asia’s Defense 8:39

1M ago8:39

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Oracle denies an SSO breach despite hacker claims. AI-powered attacks are rising, with leaders overestimating cyber readiness. Kaspersky leads OT security in Asia, while Trend Micro open-sources an AI-driven cybersecurity model. South Africa’s Astral Foods suffers cyber losses, and Singapore boosts AI and quantum defense. Inforte expands cybersecur…

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DOGE & CISA Cuts: The Risk of Government Cyber Weakness 8:01

1M ago8:01

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This episode covers Microsoft's unpatched zero-day flaw exploited by 11 APT groups, the $1.4B Bybit hack by Lazarus Group, and the growing risks of quantum hacking. We analyze the impact of DOGE’s cybersecurity cuts, Fortinet’s exploited vulnerability, IBM’s critical AIX flaws, and Hong Kong’s new cyber law. We also discuss Google’s $32B Wiz acquis…

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Ep. 15 How this marketer built optionality in his career: co-founding a $5k/month micro saas product, trainable gut | Marketing at Stitchflow, Co-Founder & Chief Meme Officer, Supermeme.ai 1:29:21

1M ago1:29:21

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From IT support to co-founding a $5k/month micro-SaaS product, Supermeme, while holding down full-time roles, Sanjeev NC embodies the art of building optionality. Sanjeev is a generalist in the true sense having held roles in customer, support, sales, marketing, and product.In this episode, Sanjeev discusses how he's built optionality, why he belie…

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MirrorFace Strikes Again: China’s APT10 Returns with ANEL & AsyncRAT 6:05

2M ago6:05

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China’s MirrorFace (APT10) used ANEL & AsyncRAT for cyber espionage. GitHub supply chain attacks compromised 23,000 repos. A ChatGPT SSRF exploit targeted U.S. government agencies. Apache Tomcat RCE and Apple’s Passwords app flaw exposed users. Google’s OSV-Scanner 2.0 boosts open-source security, while Singapore’s HSA pushes medical device cyberse…

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OKX Hack, Tomcat Exploit, Google-Wiz Deal, GitHub Breach, AI Security, Linux Flaw 9:15

2M ago9:15

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Lazarus hackers tried laundering $100M via OKX, prompting a DEX shutdown. Apache Tomcat’s CVE-2025-24813 was exploited 30 hours after disclosure. Google is in talks to acquire Wiz for $30B. A Kolkata tailor hacked ATMs using YouTube tutorials. A GitHub supply chain attack exposed thousands of secrets. Operant AI expands to India, while Linux kernel…

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Encore: Kylie Kwong and the Five Glass Ghosts 56:26

2M ago56:26

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When chef Kylie Kwong announced that she was going to be shuttering her destination dining spot Lucky Kwong to take on a new role at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, working at the intersection of food, community, and education to honor the people and foods that have made Australian cuisine so distinctive and precious — it made sense. Kwong has alw…

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Gmail Lockout Attacks: You Have 7 Days to Act! 6:18

2M ago6:18

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Hackers are exploiting Gmail lockouts, AI-driven phishing, and Medusa ransomware to target users. China’s quantum satellite link reshapes cybersecurity, while North Korea’s Bitcoin stash grows after the Bybit hack. OKX faces regulatory scrutiny, and private equity firms struggle with cyber defenses. TP-Link routers remain vulnerable to attacks. Wit…

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Cybersecurity in Crisis: Threats, Patches, and the Global Fight Against Cyber Attacks 8:15

2M ago8:15

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The White House urges agencies to retain cybersecurity teams amid budget cuts, warning of national security risks. GitHub uncovered high-severity ruby-saml flaws enabling account takeovers. A critical WordPress plugin vulnerability threatens 5M+ sites. Microsoft patched a zero-day exploited since 2023, while Apple released an emergency iOS update f…

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Cyber Battlefield: Router Attacks, Zero-Day Exploits & the Future of Digital Security 7:58

2M ago7:58

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China-linked UNC3886 hacked Juniper routers using custom backdoors, while Microsoft patched six actively exploited zero-days, including a ChatGPT-trojan exploit. Apple fixed a WebKit flaw targeting iPhones, and the Ballista botnet exploited TP-Link routers. CISA cut $10M in cyber funding, and OKX denied Bybit hack allegations. Ledger helped Trezor …

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Ep. 14 Playing to your strengths, sailing with the tailwinds and why compounding really works in careers 1:19:58

2M ago1:19:58

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Mohita Nagpal is a journalist turned SaaS marketing leader. She has worked in high-growth startups like Borneo, Facets, Hiver, Belong and Wingify. In this episode, Mohita talks about the importance of playing to your strengths, power of diverse experiences and how they compound over time. She also offers practical interviewing advice for marketers…

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From Apple’s Zero-Day Nightmare to CISA Cuts & Cyber Burnout: The Rising Threats, Hacks, and the Future of Cyber Defense 7:39

2M ago7:39

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Apple patched a WebKit zero-day (CVE-2025-24201) exploited in targeted attacks. CISA cut election security funding, citing cost savings. EU regulators probed OKX after Bybit’s $1.5B hack. The University of South Florida received $40M for a cybersecurity-focused college. A mass-exploited PHP flaw fueled global cyberattacks. Trump nominated Sean Plan…

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Kopi Time E149 - Longevity with Brian Kennedy 40:37

2M ago40:37

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We welcome a foremost expert on the science of aging, lifespan, and healthspan, Professor Brian Kennedy, Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Physiology, National University of Singapore. In this fascinating conversation, we begin by understanding senescence, the process of functional decay of organisms. Prof Kennedy explores aging at physic…

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Cyber Battlegrounds: Election Security Cuts, Global Hacks & Rising Digital Threats 7:46

2M ago7:46

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Iran-linked hackers leaked Israeli gun owners’ data, while the Trump administration cut $10M in election cybersecurity funding. X (formerly Twitter) faced a large-scale cyberattack, and PHP vulnerability CVE-2024-4577 is being mass-exploited worldwide. Nova Scotia Power proposed $6.8M in cybersecurity upgrades, and CISA added new exploited flaws to…

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Chris Larsen’s $661M XRP Hack: A LastPass Disaster 5:37

2M ago5:37

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North Korea’s Lazarus Group laundered $300M from the ByBit hack, while Ripple’s Chris Larsen lost $661M in an XRP theft linked to a LastPass breach. A Python library vulnerability exposed 43M installations, and India faced a surge in hacktivist attacks. AI-driven cybersecurity advances with Getvisibility’s acquisition, and Mphasis partners with Sec…

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Ep 13. Why passion & resilience matter, art of managing up and more: Lessons from a VP Marketing | Branca Ballot, VP Marketing, Glide, prev. Go-Daddy 1:01:11

2M ago1:01:11

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Branca Ballot is the VP of marketing at Glide, a high-growth startup that makes it easy to build software without code. She has extensive experience hiring and leading teams across various industries, from GoDaddy, Zenefits, and the BCG.In this episode, Branca talks about why she looks for resilience when hiring marketers, why one should work out …

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Cybersecurity Under Siege: VMware Attacks, $1.4B Crypto Heist, Android Zero-Days & More! 7:41

2M ago7:41

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Broadcom patches actively exploited VMware flaws, while Windows KDC Proxy RCE threatens remote takeovers. Bybit’s $1.4B hack linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, with 77% of funds still traceable. Google’s March Android update fixes 40+ vulnerabilities, and Samsung patches 58 bugs. Lloyds Bank patents AI-driven security tech, and a survey ranks c…

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Saurabh Nigam, author of People-Powered Startups: Building a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation, and High Performance. 35:51

2M ago35:51

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In this episode, I sit down with Saurabh Nigam—HR leader, angel investor, and author of People-Powered Startups: Building a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation, and High Performance. With over two decades of experience, Saurabh shares actionable insights on building a thriving startup culture, avoiding common HR mistakes, and hiring the right peop…

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"Cybersecurity in Turmoil: AI, Threats, Policy Shifts & the Battle for Digital Defense" 8:11

2M ago8:11

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Cybersecurity hiring is tightening, prioritizing generalists over specialists. Opus Security’s AI-driven platform automates vulnerability management, while hackers exploit a Paragon Partition Manager zero-day for ransomware. CISA denies refocusing away from Russian threats, and the EU’s new liability law forces stricter cybersecurity compliance. Tr…

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Cybersecurity in Flux: Big Tech Moves, Global Hacks & The Future of Digital Defense 5:01

2M ago5:01

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Verizon & Accenture joined forces to tackle cyber threats, while the U.S. allegedly eased pressure on Russia in cybersecurity policies. Poland’s space agency was hacked, with fingers pointing at Russia. BlackBerry sold its Cylance security assets to Arctic Wolf but remains a player in critical cybersecurity. Meanwhile, a wrongful arrest in an Austr…

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From Mumbai to NYC: Leia Tyebjee on Building Pylot Studios, a global platform empowering emerging artists 30:22

2M ago30:22

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Showcasing emerging artists—today, my guest is Leia Tyebjee, co-founder of Pylot Studios, an interdisciplinary creative platform dedicated to artistic design, curation, and community engagement. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of creating spaces for artists, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, and how Pylot Studios is redefin…

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Kopi Time E148 - Private Credit with Fitch’s Meghan Neenan 33:58

2M ago33:58

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We dive into the rapidly growing world of private credit. Meghan Neenan, managing director and the North America head of Non-Bank Financial Institutions at FitchRatings, walks us through the sector’s genesis, scale, depth, structure, participants, transparency of reporting, and regulatory dimension. What are the vulnerabilities around the economic …

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CISA Alerts: Another Major Exploit Targeting Enterprises 8:16

2M ago8:16

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The Orissa High Court raises concerns over Aadhaar’s security risks. Hackers exploit a Confluence vulnerability to deploy LockBit ransomware. An AI-generated Trump-Musk video hijacks HUD systems. Russia warns its financial sector of a major IT provider hack. CISA alerts on Oracle Agile PLM vulnerability being actively exploited. Netflix’s Zero Day …

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US Treasury Hacked – PostgreSQL Zero-Day Exploited 9:47

2M ago9:47

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Bybit suffered a $2.4B hack, the biggest in crypto history, linked to the Lazarus Group. OpenText launched AI-powered Cybersecurity Cloud to tackle evolving threats. A critical F5 BIG-IP vulnerability (CVE-2025-20029) allows attackers to gain root access. The US Treasury was hacked using a PostgreSQL zero-day. Research exposed security flaws in sma…

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Ivanti Exploit Released – A New Risk for Enterprises 9:42

2M ago9:42

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This week on Hacker Hacks, Microsoft patched two critical vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited Power Pages flaw. Warby Parker faces a $1.5M HIPAA fine, and Medusa ransomware targets UK healthcare giant HCRG. AI infrastructure remains vulnerable due to subsea cable risks, while a Juniper Networks exploit threatens enterprise security. Iv…

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AI-Powered Security: Kaspersky’s MWC 2025 Reveal 7:01

2M ago7:01

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Palo Alto’s firewall flaw (CVE-2025-0108) is under attack, while Juniper routers face an authentication bypass issue (CVE-2025-21589). CISA layoffs raise security concerns, and OpenSSH vulnerabilities threaten encryption integrity. Microsoft is investing $700M in Poland’s cybersecurity, Telangana launches new cyber policies, and Dream raises $100M …

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"Hacked Websites, Leaked Data: The New Face of Cyber Threats" 4:59

3M ago4:59

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In this episode, we cover the recent breach of Elon Musk’s DOGE website and concerns about its security flaws, including possible classified data leaks. We discuss the critical vulnerabilities found in government infrastructure management tools, such as Trimble’s Cityworks, and the risks they pose. We also dive into the AI craze, examining the secu…

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Critical Security Patches You Can’t Ignore – Hacker Hacks Podcast 8:26

3M ago8:26

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This episode covers major cybersecurity threats, including Fortinet and CrowdStrike vulnerabilities requiring urgent patches, and China-backed Salt Typhoon’s attacks on telecoms. We discuss Valentine’s Day scams, Google Chrome’s security flaws, and the aftermath of the Optus hack. We also explore AI-driven salary hikes in India, cybersecurity regul…

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Google Gemini’s AI Memory Hack: Can We Trust AI? 11:11

3M ago11:11

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This episode covers a Linux OS running inside a PDF, over 1,300 APT attacks on China, Apple’s emergency patch for an iOS zero-day exploit, and Andesite’s $23M AI-powered cybersecurity funding. We also discuss election security staff layoffs at CISA, BBC’s Nick Robinson’s crypto-related Twitter hack, Google Gemini’s AI memory vulnerability, a critic…

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Kopi Time E147 - Kishore Mahbubani on a Fragmenting World 54:08

3M ago54:08

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We welcome back to Kopi Time Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished diplomat, academic, and writer on geopolitics. Our conversation, recorded in Mumbai, kicks off with India’s promise and challenges vis-à-vis the US and China, with the former turning increasingly protectionist and latter facing a myriad of domestic and external challenges. Mahbubani sees…

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Hacks, Vulnerabilities & Cyber Wars—A Digital Battlefield 7:25

3M ago7:25

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A man pleaded guilty to hacking the SEC’s X account, falsely announcing Bitcoin ETF approvals. Elon Musk’s influence led to cybersecurity cuts at Citrix, triggering cyberattacks. CISA placed 17 staffers on leave, sparking election security concerns. Cloudflare patched a QUIC vulnerability, while 2.8M devices were used in a major brute-force attack.…

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Google Patches Android Vulnerability Exploited by Forensic Tools 8:15

3M ago8:15

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Hackers are using 2.8M compromised devices to brute-force security networks. Google Chrome users face a malware threat from fake downloads. A new AnyDesk flaw enables local privilege escalation. WhatsApp’s zero-click spyware attack targeted 90 users. India cancels a defense drone deal over cybersecurity risks. Health NZ’s IT layoffs raise cyberatta…

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Linux Zero-Day: Why CISA Says Patch Now! 8:15

3M ago8:15

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U.S. lawmakers propose banning DeepSeek AI from federal devices over China-linked security risks. Hackers use malicious apps to steal crypto wallet phrases via OCR. IMI engineering firm faces a cyber breach. CISA warns of a critical Linux zero-day vulnerability. Russia exploits a 7-Zip flaw in Ukraine. Aadhaar amendments raise privacy concerns. Wor…

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Biomedical Data Breach: What Went Wrong? 8:24

3M ago8:24

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AI-driven cyber threats are rising, with deepfakes altering social media content and hackers using AI for phishing. The Biomedical breach exposed thousands of medical records, highlighting vendor security risks. Microsoft patched a Secure Boot flaw, while Veeam fixed a critical MitM vulnerability. India’s cybersecurity laws evolve, impacting busine…

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DOGE, DeFi, and Data Breaches: The Latest Cyber Shocks 7:56

3M ago7:56

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This episode covers Elon Musk’s DOGE board security lapses, exposing federal systems. Russian hackers exploit a 7-Zip flaw to bypass Windows protections. Microsoft patches a major account takeover vulnerability. A 22-year-old math prodigy steals $65M in a DeFi hack. AMD fixes a CPU flaw compromising confidential computing. AI security risks surface…

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"WhatsApp Zero-Click Hack: How to Stay Safe" 10:05

3M ago10:05

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We discuss WhatsApp's zero-click spyware hack, which targeted high-risk users via Paragon Solutions’ "Graphite." The rise of AI-powered phishing campaigns in Saudi Arabia is examined, with insights into phishing's dominance. We also cover vulnerabilities in China’s DeepSeek AI, highlighting system prompt exposure and DDoS attacks. Finally, we explo…

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"Critical YouTube Hack: Gamers Beware of Malicious Cheats" 8:22

3M ago8:22

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In this episode, we discuss significant cybersecurity threats, including the Community Health Center breach affecting over 1 million patients and a $190 million hack at UnitedHealth. We dive into gaming security with McAfee’s warning about YouTube malware targeting gamers. The rise of crypto hacks in January 2025 is covered, along with Fortinet’s c…

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