Cybersecurity Headlines Exploited vulnerabilities rising, ban on DeepSeek, crypto scams make comeback
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Feb 4, 2025 A surge in targeted vulnerabilities has seen a dramatic rise in exploited CVEs, with many getting hit before public awareness. Texas leads the way by banning the Chinese AI company DeepSeek due to security risks. Meanwhile, crypto scams are staging a comeback on social platforms. The podcast also touches on a major hacking scandal involving a Canadian who stole $65 million from prominent DeFi platforms, sparking legal troubles, and pays heartfelt tribute to a respected figure in cybersecurity.
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Exploited Vulnerabilities Surge
- Exploited vulnerabilities increased by 20% in 2024, reaching 768 CVEs.
- Nearly 25% of these vulnerabilities were weaponized before public disclosure.
Texas and Italy Ban DeepSeek
- Texas banned DeepSeek and RedNote from state devices due to security concerns.
- Italy's Data Protection Authority blocked DeepSeek's chatbot, demanding details on data collection.
Crypto Scams on X
- A phishing campaign targeting high-profile X accounts leads to crypto fraud.
- Double-check URLs and links before clicking to avoid these scams.