In today’s episode, we delve into a security flaw in WhatsApp for Windows that allows Python and PHP scripts to execute without warning, a new malicious PyPI package targeting macOS for stealing Google Cloud credentials, and how cybercriminals bypassed Google’s email verification to exploit Google Workspace accounts. Additionally, we explore the controversial use of AI surveillance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, examining its possible long-term impacts on privacy and security. Stay tuned as we unpack these pressing cybersecurity issues.
00:00 – Intro
01:14 – At the Olympics, AI is watching you
02:47 – Crooks Bypassed Google’s Email Verification
05:15 – Malicious PyPI Package Targets macOS
07:32 – WhatsApp lets Python, PHP scripts execute with no warning
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-for-windows-lets-python-php-scripts-execute-with-no-warning/
- https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/malicious-pypi-package-targets-macos-to.html
- https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/07/crooks-bypassed-googles-email-verification-to-create-workspace-accounts-access-3rd-party-services/
- https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/07/at-the-olympics-ai-is-watching-you/
Video Episode: https://youtu.be/4GS2Ofq4uW4
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Tags: Meta, vulnerability, Python, security, WhatsApp, Windows, scripts, Telegram, exploit, power users, developers, PyPI, malicious package, lr-utils-lib, macOS, Google Cloud, credentials, cybercriminals, enterprise systems, developers, authentication, vulnerabilities, Workspace, email verification, user protection, Paris, AI algorithms, CCTV cameras, urban security, Olympics
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