Cybersecurity Today Cybersecurity Today Month In Review - December 5th, 2025
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Dec 6, 2025 Join David Shipley, a savvy security commentator from Beauceron Security, and Laura Payne, a nuanced threat modeler from White Tuque, as they dive into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. They explore 'living off the land' tactics that hackers are using, the hidden dangers of public Wi-Fi, and the recent Oracle E-Business Suite breach. They also address the risks of social engineering through legitimate tools like Calendly and DocuSign. Plus, learn about vital security practices and the importance of clear communication in combating cyber threats.
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Bypassing Guards With Coveralls
- Jim Love recounts walking into a building by wearing coveralls and using a clipboard to bypass security.
- He used the experience to illustrate real-world 'you belong' social engineering.
Scale Of Scam Ads On Social Platforms
- Reuters found Meta knowingly took ad revenue from fraudsters, estimating 10% of global ad revenue tied to scam ads.
- David Shipley highlights the scale: roughly 15 billion scam ads per day and the need for KYC-like pressure on platforms.
Patching Core Systems Is Critical
- Oracle E-Business Suite flaws were patched in October but many orgs delayed, enabling Clop extortion breaches.
- Laura Payne highlights the challenge of timely patching for critical core systems.
