What are some of the cyber risks to small mid-sized businesses? The latest report is out! There was also someone hacking into these small companies then trying to sell them cyber services. Is that ethical? We also cover the IntelBroker getting caught even though he was using Monero privacy coins. And finally we touch on Whatsapp being banned. What about other unauthorized encrypted communications apps? Checkout #DTF010

00:00 - Intro

01:22 - SMB Threat Report

20:43 - Unethical Hacking

39:30 - IntelBroker caught?

56:43 - WhatsApp banned on US GOV devices

Articles this episode:

https://securelist.com/smb-threat-report-2025/116830/

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/man-pleads-guilty-to-hacking-networks-to-pitch-security-services/

https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/intebroker-suspect-arrested-charged-breaches

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/whatsapp-banned-us-house-representatives-devices-memo-2025-06-23/

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