In this episode of the cybersecurity-focused podcast, listeners are brought up to speed on several critical developments impacting global digital infrastructure and safety. The discussion begins with a potential Windows 11 startup issue caused by the optional update KB5058405, with Microsoft actively investigating and offering temporary workarounds. It then turns to the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions on Funnull Technology Inc., involved in romance scams totaling over $200 million in fraud. The episode also covers a recent cyberattack on Covenant Health that disrupted hospital operations, underlining the vulnerability of healthcare networks. In a startling revelation, Chinese hacker group APT41 has been misusing Google Calendar to deploy a new malware variant, prompting cleanup efforts by Google and Mandiant. Listeners are also informed about the shutdown of AVCheck—a malware-obfuscation service—through the multinational Operation Endgame. Cisco Talos reports on a rising trend of ransomware disguised as AI tool installers, and the episode concludes with news of a data breach at Serviceaide affecting nearly half a million Catholic Health patients. Each segment underscores the growing scale and sophistication of cyber threats in today’s digital age.

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