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In this episode, Salah Nassar and Vivek Chugh discuss the latest developments in cybersecurity, focusing on significant data breaches, government surveillance issues, and the evolving landscape of cyber threats. They highlight recent incidents involving healthcare data breaches, ransomware attacks, and the implications of government policies on privacy. The conversation also touches on international cybersecurity dynamics and emerging trends in the field, concluding with thoughts on upcoming cybersecurity events.

Get the latest on the biggest cyber breaches of 2025 (so far)! From Blue Shield of California's massive health data exposure due to a Google Analytics misconfiguration, to Frederick Health's ransomware attack impacting 1 million patients, we’re covering it all. Learn about Oracle Cloud's ransom-related breach, Marks & Spencer's online shutdown, and even government security lapses like a whistleblower's claims about leaked credentials. Plus, we discuss global threats targeting energy grids, financial institutions, and more. Don’t miss this essential cybersecurity roundup packed with insights and updates to keep you informed. Stay vigilant and stay secure!

takeaways

• Blue Shield of California experienced a major data breach.
• Misconfigured Google Analytics led to exposure of PHI.
• Frederick Health suffered a ransomware attack affecting a million patients.
• Oracle Cloud faced multiple cyber incidents with ransom demands.
• Marks and Spencer's cyber attack impacted online operations.
• Government can search devices at borders without a warrant.
• Doge's sensitive data was leaked due to insider actions.
• 21 million employee screenshots were exposed due to misconfiguration.
• Global cyber threats have significantly increased in 2025.
• RSA and B-Sides events are upcoming in the cybersecurity space.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Health Data Breach
02:24 - Frederick Health Ransomware
03:02 - Oracle Cloud Security Breach
03:50 - Marks & Spencer Ransomware Attack
04:35 - 4chan Hack Update
05:02 - Google SMS Two-Factor Authentication Vulnerability
06:29 - US Border Device Searches Policy
09:33 - Department of Labor Exposed Data
12:34 - China Acknowledges US Infrastructure Hacking
13:28 - GCHQ Intern Hacking Incident
15:40 - Surveillance App Exposes 21 Million Screenshots
18:17 - Global Cyber Threats Spike for 2025
19:42 - Final Thoughts & Comments
21:13 - What to Expect Next Week

Sound Bites

• "largest health data breach of 2025"
• "misconfigured Google Analytics code"
• "offering free credit monitoring"
• "credentials have been compromised"

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cybersecurity, data breaches, healthcare, government surveillance, privacy, ransomware, Oracle Cloud, 4chan, Doge, RSA, B-Sides