Summary

In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including a significant incident involving a Tenable plugin update that disrupted Nessus agents worldwide. They delve into the implications of malicious Chrome extensions and sophisticated phishing attacks, particularly focusing on a recent incident involving OAuth trust exploitation. The conversation shifts to new HIPAA cybersecurity rules that aim to enhance security measures in healthcare, followed by a discussion on the rise of AI-generated phishing emails targeting executives. Finally, they explore the challenges of passkey technology in achieving usable security across different platforms.

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