This is the final CyberGuardians episode of 2025. Nequarius steps in to host while Marcellus recovers from being under the weather, and today’s topic goes straight into the core of modern AI.

In this episode, we break down how ChatGPT actually works under the hood: how it’s trained, how it understands language, how it generates responses, and why it sometimes makes mistakes. We also dive into the vulnerabilities that come with AI systems, including prompt injection, hidden-command attacks, and the risks that appear when AI has access to tools or browsing capabilities.

If you’ve ever wondered how these models produce such human-like responses or why attackers are increasingly targeting AI systems, this episode lays it all out clearly.

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This crossover finale brings two worlds together: the logic of cybersecurity and the chaos of modern dating. When Cyber Meets Romance wraps up the Date Better in No Time season by breaking down what real connection looks like when you cut through the noise, stop overthinking, and actually move with intention.

I’m closing the season by revisiting the biggest lessons, the green flags we overlook, the red flags we pretend we didn’t see, and the mindset shifts that make dating feel less stressful and way more natural. It’s equal parts clarity, truth, and perspective, all wrapped in a clean send-off for the season.

If you’ve been rocking with this podcast, this finale ties everything together and sets the tone for what’s next.

Song Credit: Double-F the King: Missing My Babygirl

Emotion: David Fesliyan

This week on CyberGuardians, Nequarius breaks down the newest wave of cybersecurity stories — including DoorDash’s confirmed data breach, a fresh ransomware incident involving Under Armour, and a massive Cloudflare outage that shook up the internet.

We also dig into global attack analytics from NETSCOUT’s threat maps, with more than 8 million DDoS attacks recorded this year and peak strikes hitting over 3.12 Tbps. APAC and EMEA regions continue to see surging attack volume, signaling a worldwide escalation in cyber aggression.

Plus: a special announcement from Marcellus on a brand-new CyberGuardians project coming soon to the podcast.

Stay informed. Stay protected. Stay CyberGuardians.

Marcellus breaks down how a new malware campaign targeted Samsung Galaxy devices through hidden image files, what it means for Android users, and quick steps to stay protected.

In this CyberGuardians episode, host Marcello dives into the chaos surrounding reports of a massive Google Gmail breach. Were millions of passwords really exposed—or was it just a viral rumor gone wild? We break down what sparked the panic, how Google officially responded, and what this means for your digital security. Learn how misinformation spreads faster than malware, and what steps you should take to verify breach claims before you freak out.

In this episode of CyberGuardians, Marcellus breaks down the Trusted Platform Module, or TPM — the small but critical component that keeps your system secure from the ground up. Learn how TPM protects your device during boot-up, why Windows 11 requires it, how it ties into your BIOS, and even why modern games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 now rely on it. Whether it’s a physical chip or a firmware feature in your CPU, this episode explains how TPM builds the foundation of trust in modern computing.

In this Cyber Forecast, Marcellus takes a closer look at recent spikes in DDoS activity, focusing on Brazil’s sudden surge of network traffic seen on global threat maps. He explains what might be driving the rise, what it means for defenders, and what actions you can take to stay protected. Even when things seem calm, cyber threats are always evolving—so don’t let your guard down.

Stay informed, stay prepared, and as always—stay safe and stay secure.

Nequarius breaks down this week’s biggest cybersecurity stories — from the massive Oracle E-Business Suite vulnerability exploited by the ransomware group C10P, to a record-setting DDoS attack peaking at 6 terabits per second. Plus, ongoing exploits in GoAnywhere MFT, Microsoft SharePoint, and Adobe Connect highlight why patching fast is critical. Tune in for a sharp, simplified overview of what’s happening across the cyber landscape — and what defenders should be doing right now.

Stay informed. Patch fast. Stay safe and stay secure.

Breaking news on CyberGuardians — Marissa reports on a massive AWS outage that swept across the internet, disrupting major apps and platforms worldwide. From Signal and Snapchat to Reddit, Fortnite, and even banking services, millions of users were affected. In this episode, Marissa breaks down what caused the outage, how it spread, and why one regional failure brought so much of the online world to a halt. Tune in for the full story, simplified for everyone — and stay tuned for Marcellus to return with a deeper technical walkthrough later this week

In this short Patch Wednesday episode, Marcellus breaks down the latest Microsoft and Adobe updates — including Windows 10’s final free security patch and critical fixes for Adobe Commerce and Acrobat. Learn what each update addresses, why it matters, and what you should do right now to stay protected.

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