Ciphered Reality

Artificial Intelligence is transforming businesses but it’s also quietly expanding the attack surface.

In this episode of the RITC Cybersecurity Podcast, we break down two real-world AI-related security incidents that every business leader, developer, and IT decision-maker needs to understand:

🔴 Two malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing ChatGPT and DeepSeek conversations from over 900,000 users

This conversation isn’t about fear-mongering AI.

How browser extensions become silent data exfiltration tools

Why AI chats can expose sensitive business and customer data

How npm and open-source supply chain attacks actually work

The real security risks of AI adoption in SMBs and enterprises

Practical steps organizations should take now to reduce AI-related risk

If your organization uses ChatGPT, AI copilots, browser extensions, APIs, or open-source packages, this episode is not optional listening.

09 January 2026

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SMB Owners & Founders

CISOs, CIOs & IT Leaders

Developers & Security Engineers

Anyone deploying AI tools without a formal security review

AI doesn’t break security. Assumptions do.

In 2025 Artificial Intelligence stayed top of mind for almost everyone across different sectors, across the globe. In this latest episode of The Ciphered Reality Podcast your favorite hosts Mike & Mari dive deep on building strong cybersecurity habits & staying ahead of the ever-evolving online threats.

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In this Latest Episode of The Ciphered Reality Podcast your favourite hosts Mike & Mari discuss about latest Cybersecurity News and the evolving Cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2026.

Tune in for a deep dive on the latest news:

- New MacSync macOS Stealer Uses Signed App to Bypass Apple Gatekeeper

- Nomani Investment Scam Surges 62% Using AI Deepfake Ads on Social Media

Stay ahead of the curve with Latest in Cybersecurity News and Tips to Safeguard your Online Presence.

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Did you miss out on the latest developments in Cybersecurity, AI & Ransomware attacks across 2025? Then you simply can't afford to miss this insightful conversation where Mike, Mari & Nikki discuss major updates and events related to AI, Cybersecurity and Ransomware Attacks. Subscribe to RITC Cybersecurity to Stay updated on latest in Cybersecurity News.

Stay Ahead - Stay Secure

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In this episode of The Ciphered Reality, the RITC Cybersecurity team kicks off its 2025 yearly review with a grounded look at how the threat landscape is evolving.

Mike Rotondo, Nikki Rodriguez, and Mari Cherry break down recent developments that signal where cybersecurity is heading next, from record scale DDoS attacks to how quickly attackers weaponize new exploits.

Topics covered in this episode include:

This discussion focuses on what these trends mean for real organizations, security teams, and leadership making decisions in 2025.

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In this episode, Mike and Nikki break down what PCI compliance really means for businesses and why it remains one of the most important guardrails for protecting consumer payment data.

They also discuss two active cybersecurity developments:

If you work in payments, retail, hospitality, healthcare, or any business that handles cardholder data, this episode gives you clarity on the controls that matter and how attackers continue to evolve around them.

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Cybersecurity risks continue to evolve, and this episode focuses on the fundamentals organizations need to establish, along with three important threat updates from the past week.

1. Horaditus Trojan

2. SnatchCrypto APT38 GoldIre

3. The New ChatGPT Browser Atlas

• Core cybersecurity fundamentals that are often overlooked

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🛡️ Welcome to The Ciphered Reality Podcast! In this episode, hosts Mike and Nikki dive into essential tips for safe online shopping and discuss the latest cybersecurity threats you need to know about.

In This Episode: 🛒 Safe Online Shopping Tips - Learn how to protect yourself from fake websites, phishing scams, and fraudulent retailers during your online shopping 🔐 Agent Session Smuggling - Understanding this sophisticated attack technique and how to defend against it ⚠️ TCP Port 8530/8531 Attacks - What you need to know about hackers actively scanning for these vulnerabilities 📰 Latest Cybersecurity News - Mike and Nikki break down the most important security updates from November 2025

Featured Topics: ✅ How to identify legitimate vs. fake shopping websites ✅ Best practices for secure online transactions ✅ Current threat landscape and emerging attack vectors ✅ Practical security advice for individuals and businesses

About RITC Cybersecurity: RITC Cybersecurity specializes in Architecture, Operation, GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance), and Security Frameworks. We're dedicated to helping individuals and organizations navigate the complex world of cybersecurity.

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Hosts: Mike & Nikki

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🔒 RITC Cybersecurity Podcast | Latest Breach News, Threat Insights & Expert Breakdown (31st Jan 2025)

In this episode, Mike and Mari dive into two major cybersecurity stories shaking the industry this week:

1. Schneider Electric Data Breach by Hellcat Ransomware Gang

2. DeepSeek Exposes Database with Over 1 Million Chat Records

Cyber threats are evolving faster than most businesses can react. Mike & Mari simplify the noise—bringing expert analysis, practical security takeaways, and real-world lessons for SMBs and IT leaders.

Helping organizations build stronger security architecture, governance, compliance, and operational resilience.

If you’re a business owner, CIO, CTO, or security leader, this episode gives you the clarity you need to stay ahead of modern threats.

🎙️ PHISHING & RANSOMWARE PREVENTION | Latest Cybersecurity News & Best Practices

In this episode, we dive deep into two rapidly emerging cyber risks impacting businesses across the U.S.:

🔹 AI Agent Security – Whose responsibility is it?

🔹 Automotive Industry Hit by Historic Cyber Threat

✅ Learn how to detect and prevent phishing & ransomware attacks

✔ The new attack surface created by AI agents

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