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DeepSeek, Ransomware Decline, New Exploited Vulnerabilities, & More
About this episode
Oscar, Pinky, and Eric dive into DeepSeek, the downward trend of Ransomware extortions, and new, actively exploited vulnerabilities.
Links:
"DeepSeek App Transmits Sensitive User and Device Data Without Encryption" https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/deepseek-app-transmits-sensitive-user.html
"DeepSeek AI Database Exposed: Over 1 Million Log Lines, Secret Keys Leaked" https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/deepseek-ai-database-exposed-over-1.html
"Ransomware Extortion Drops to $813.5M in 2024, Down from $1.25B in 2023" https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/ransomware-extortion-drops-to-8135m-in.html
"CISA Adds Four Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog, Urges Fixes by Feb 25" https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/cisa-adds-four-actively-exploited.html
"Palo Alto Networks Patches Authentication Bypass Exploit in PAN-OS Software" https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/palo-alto-networks-patches.html
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About FRSecure:
https://frsecure.com/
FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs. These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.
Links:
"DeepSeek App Transmits Sensitive User and Device Data Without Encryption" https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/deepseek-app-transmits-sensitive-user.html
"DeepSeek AI Database Exposed: Over 1 Million Log Lines, Secret Keys Leaked" https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/deepseek-ai-database-exposed-over-1.html
"Ransomware Extortion Drops to $813.5M in 2024, Down from $1.25B in 2023" https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/ransomware-extortion-drops-to-8135m-in.html
"CISA Adds Four Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog, Urges Fixes by Feb 25" https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/cisa-adds-four-actively-exploited.html
"Palo Alto Networks Patches Authentication Bypass Exploit in PAN-OS Software" https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/palo-alto-networks-patches.html
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About FRSecure:
https://frsecure.com/
FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs. These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.
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