Hacking Pixels

Welcome to "Hacking Pixels"! Hacking Pixels covers some of the hottest Cybersecurity news from around the internet along with a twist of retro video game nostalgia. This action packed season finale delves into AI, Tech, Holiday Security Tips, Podcasting Lessons, Cheap Firewalls, Jaguar's  Cyberattack, and Malicious Photo Frames with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo 64 as our featured Retro Video Game. 

Part of the Hacking Pixels Podcast & Plays series — cybersecurity news, AI insights, and retro gaming nostalgia for small business owners and tech fans.

📚 Time Code Markers

0:01:05 - Intro

0:03:30 - Holiday Tips

0:05:17 - AI Headlines

0:09:15 - Tech Brief

0:12:54 - Cheap Firewalls

0:14:32 - Jaguar Cyberattack

0:16:28 - Malicious Photo Frames

0:18:12 - Retro Game of the Month

0:21:21 - Outro

📢 Intro Links

Actionable Security on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ActionableSecurity

Audacity - https://www.audacityteam.org

Rode USB-Mini - https://rode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-mini

Fiverr - https://www.fiverr.com

📢 Tech Brief

New Steam Hardware - https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/

iPhone Pocket - https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/11/introducing-iphone-pocket-a-beautiful-way-to-wear-and-carry-iphone/

Analogue 3D - https://www.analogue.co/3d

2025 Holiday Tech Gift Guide

Mod Retro Chromatic - $199 - https://modretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundle

AirPods Pro 3 - $249 - https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/

iPhone 17 - $799 - https://www.apple.com/iphone-17/

Logitech MX Master 4  -$119 -  https://www.logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/mx-master-4-mac.910-007575

Stream Deck Neo - $99 - https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/stream-deck-neo

Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station - $89 -  https://www.anker.com/products/a25m8-maggo-qi2-wireless-charging-station-magsafe-compatible

📢 AI Headlines

Anthropic just released Claude Opus 4.5 - here's how it stacks up against other leading models - https://www.zdnet.com/article/anthropic-just-released-claude-opus-4-5-heres-how-it-stacks-up-against-other-leading-models/

Chinese DeepSeek-R1 AI Generates Insecure Code When Prompts Mention Tibet or Uyghurs - https://thehackernews.com/2025/11/chinese-ai-model-deepseek-r1-generates.html
AI Is Supercharging Phishing: Here’s How to Fight Back - https://www.securityweek.com/ai-is-supercharging-phishing-heres-how-to-fight-back/

Google Launches 'Private AI Compute' — Secure AI Processing with On-Device-Level Privacy - https://thehackernews.com/2025/11/google-launches-private-ai-compute.html

📢 Top Stories

[Story 1 - Cheap Firewalls]

SonicWall’s Latest SSLVPN Flaw Raises Questions About Cheap Firewall Reliability - https://actionablesec.com/blog/sonicwalls-latest-sslvpn-flaw-raises-questions-about-cheap-firewall-reliability

[Story 2 - Jaguar Cyberattack]

Jaguar Land Rover’s $220M Cyberattack: Why Proactive Security Costs Less Than Regret - https://actionablesec.com/blog/jaguar-land-rovers-220m-cyberattack-why-proactive-security-costs-less-than-regret

[Story 3 - Malicious Photo Frames]

Malware in the Most Unexpected Places: When Your Digital Photo Frame Joins a Botnet - https://actionablesec.com/blog/malware-in-the-most-unexpected-places-when-your-digital-photo-frame-joins-a-botnet

[Retro Game]

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask

📢 Hacking Pixels is brought to you by Actionable Security, Securing small businesses with actionable insights. Actionable Security specializes in Cybersecurity services tailored for small businesses such as Risk Assessments, Email Hardening, Virtual Chief Information Security Officer advisory and a lot more. Go to https://actionablesec.com for more information.

Hacking Pixels is part of the Actionable Security ecosystem — cybersecurity made fun, practical, and accessible.

Welcome to "Hacking Pixels"! Hacking Pixels covers some of the hottest Cybersecurity news from around the internet along with a twist of retro video game nostalgia. This episode delves into new M5 Apple devices, why annual patching is not enough, when your ride becomes a cybersecurity risk, and malicious Chrome extensions, with Golden Axe for the Sega Genesis as our featured Retro Video Game. 

Part of the Hacking Pixels Podcast & Plays series — cybersecurity news, AI insights, and retro gaming nostalgia for small business owners and tech fans.

📚 Time Code Markers

0:00:47 - Intro

0:05:04 - Tech Brief

0:07:39 - AI Headlines

0:11:19 - SMB Exploit

0:14:19 - BYOC Risk

0:16:32 - Chrome Extensions Clones

0:18:11 - Golden Axe

0:21:48 - Outro

📢 Intro Links

Email Security Assessments for Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace - https://actionablesec.com/email

📢 Tech Brief

New M5 Powered Apple Devices  - https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/new-ipad-pro-14-inch-macbook-pro-and-apple-vision-pro-now-available/

Samsung Announces the Galaxy XR - https://www.theverge.com/tech/802299/samsung-galaxy-xr-hands-on-price-release-date

Xbox developer kits are getting a big price hike - https://www.theverge.com/report/803237/microsoft-xbox-devkit-price-hikes-developers

Tesla Has a New Range of Affordable Electric Cars - https://www.cnet.com/home/electric-vehicles/tesla-has-a-new-range-of-affordable-electric-cars-how-much-they-cost/

📢 AI Headlines

OpenAI’s AI-powered browser, ChatGPT Atlas, is here - https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/803475/openais-ai-powered-browser-chatgpt-atlas-google-chrome-competition-agent

New CoPhish attack steals OAuth tokens via Copilot Studio agents - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-cophish-attack-steals-oauth-tokens-via-copilot-studio-agents/

Google says everyone will be able to vibe code video games - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-says-everyone-will-be-able-to-vibe-code-video-games/

Want to upskill in AI for free? Google has 3,000 new courses for you - and certificates to go with them - https://www.zdnet.com/article/want-to-upskill-in-ai-for-free-google-has-3000-new-courses-for-you-and-certificates-to-go-with-them/

📢 Top Stories

[Story 1]

Windows SMB Vulnerability Exploited: Why Annual Patching Isn’t Enough - https://actionablesec.com/blog/windows-smb-vulnerability-exploited-why-annual-patching-isnt-enough

[Story 2]

Bring Your Own Car (BYOC): When Your Ride Becomes a Cybersecurity Risk - https://actionablesec.com/blog/bring-your-own-car-byoc-when-your-ride-becomes-a-cybersecurity-risk

[Story 3]

Think Twice Before Installing That Chrome Extension: 131 Malicious Clones Hijack WhatsApp - https://actionablesec.com/blog/think-twice-before-installing-that-chrome-extension-131-malicious-clones-hijack-whatsapp

[Retro Game]

Golden Axe - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Axe

📢 Hacking Pixels is brought to you by Actionable Security, Securing small businesses with actionable insights. Actionable Security specializes in Cybersecurity services tailored for small businesses such as Risk Assessments, Email Hardening, Virtual Chief Information Security Officer advisory and a lot more. Go to https://actionablesec.com for more information.

Hacking Pixels is part of the Actionable Security ecosystem — cybersecurity made fun, practical, and accessible.

Welcome to "Hacking Pixels"! Hacking Pixels covers some of the hottest Cybersecurity news from around the internet along with a twist of retro video game nostalgia. This episode delves into a Unity vulnerability, Outlook blocking SVG files, and Malicious Fonts, with Soul Blade for the Playstation as our featured Retro Video Game.

Part of the Hacking Pixels Podcast & Plays series — cybersecurity news, AI insights, and retro gaming nostalgia for small business owners and tech fans.

📚 Time Code Markers

0:00:47 - Intro

0:03:08 - Tech Brief

0:05:34 - AI Headlines

0:10:12 - Unity Vulnerability

0:11:50 - Outlook Blocks SVG

0:13:29 - Malicious Fonts

0:15:17 - Soul Blade

0:18:59 - Outro

📢 Intro Links

Actionable Security: Rev Up Your WordPress - Keep It Stock & Secure - https://youtu.be/RN7P0173dzM?si=M6uLuNLtm7JpH-bn

📢 Tech Brief

- Apple iPhones, etc - https://www.apple.com/iphone/

- Meta Ray Bans - https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-used-meta-ray-ban-display-glasses-and-they-offer-2-breakthroughs-to-take-us-beyond-smartphones/

📢 AI Headlines

- New Research: AI Is Already the #1 Data Exfiltration Channel in the Enterprise - https://thehackernews.com/2025/10/new-research-ai-is-already-1-data.html

- Google's new AI bug bounty program pays up to $30,000 for flaws - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/googles-new-ai-bug-bounty-program-pays-up-to-30-000-for-flaws/

- AI-Enhanced Password Cracking — Operational Playbook for Defense - https://techmaniacs.com/2025/10/07/ai-enhanced-password-cracking-operational-playbook-for-defense/

- 97% of companies struggle to prove AI's ROI - but these 5 expert tips can help - https://www.zdnet.com/article/97-of-companies-struggle-to-prove-ais-roi-but-these-5-expert-tips-can-help/

📢 Top Stories

[Story 1 - Unity Vulnerability]

Unity Vulnerability Exposes Gamers to Attacks on Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux - https://actionablesec.com/blog/unity-vulnerability-exposes-gamers-to-attacks-on-android-windows-macos-and-linux

[Story 2 - Outlook Blocks SVG]

Microsoft Outlook Blocks Inline SVG Images to Stop Phishing Attacks - https://actionablesec.com/blog/microsoft-outlook-blocks-inline-svg-images-to-stop-phishing-attacks

[Story 3 - Malicious Fonts]

When Fonts Attack: Apple Patches Malicious Font Vulnerability in iOS and macOS - https://actionablesec.com/blog/when-fonts-attack-apple-patches-malicious-font-vulnerability-in-ios-and-macos

[Retro Game]

Soul Edge - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_Edge

📢 Hacking Pixels is brought to you by Actionable Security, Securing small businesses with actionable insights. Actionable Security specializes in Cybersecurity services tailored for small businesses such as Risk Assessments, Email Hardening, Virtual Chief Information Security Officer advisory and a lot more. Go to https://actionablesec.com for more information.

Hacking Pixels is part of the Actionable Security ecosystem — cybersecurity made fun, practical, and accessible.

Welcome to "Hacking Pixels"! Hacking Pixels covers some of the hottest Cybersecurity news from around the internet along with a twist of retro video game nostalgia. This episode focuses on Cybersecurity Awareness Month, with Mutant Virus for the Nintendo as our featured Retro Video Game. 

Part of the Hacking Pixels Podcast & Plays series — cybersecurity news, AI insights, and retro gaming nostalgia for small business owners and tech fans.

📚 Time Code Markers

0:00:47 - Intro

0:02:51 - Cybersecurity Awareness Month

0:04:12 - Key Actions

0:06:42 - Fun Ideas

0:08:02 - Free Resources

0:08:54 - Retro Game of the Month

0:10:34 - Outro

📢 Intro Links

Salesforce Security Assessment - https://actionablesec.com/salesforce

📢 Free Resources

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) - https://www.cisa.gov

The National Cybersecurity Alliance's (NCA) - https://www.staysafeonline.org

KnowBe4 - https://www.knowbe4.com

📢 Retro Game

The Mutant Virus: Crisis in a Computer World - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mutant_Virus:_Crisis_in_a_Computer_World

📢 Hacking Pixels is brought to you by Actionable Security, Securing small businesses with actionable insights. Actionable Security specializes in Cybersecurity services tailored for small businesses such as Risk Assessments, Email Hardening, Virtual Chief Information Security Officer advisory and a lot more. Go to https://actionablesec.com for more information.

Hacking Pixels is part of the Actionable Security ecosystem — cybersecurity made fun, practical, and accessible.

Welcome to "Hacking Pixels"! Hacking Pixels covers some of the hottest Cybersecurity news from around the internet along with a twist of retro video game nostalgia. This episode delves into MFA on Azure, Teams Protection, and FIDO Bypass, with Super Ghouls 'n Ghost for the SNES as our featured Retro Video Game. 

Part of the Hacking Pixels Podcast & Plays series — cybersecurity news, AI insights, and retro gaming nostalgia for small business owners and tech fans.

📚 Time Code Markers

0:00:46 - Intro

0:03:24 - AI News

0:06:13 - MFA on Azure

0:07:35 - Teams Protection

0:08:47 - FIDO Bypass

0:10:01 - Super Ghouls 'n Ghost 

0:13:15 - Outro

📢 Intro Links

vCISO Services: Expert Cyber Leadership Without the Full-Time Cost - https://actionablesec.com/vciso

📢 AI in the News

NotebookLM - https://notebooklm.google

Cybercriminals Exploit X's Grok AI to Bypass Ad Protections and Spread Malware to Millions - https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/cybercriminals-exploit-xs-grok-ai-to.html

ChatGPT's new subscription costs less than $5, but it's not for everyone - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/chatgpts-new-subscription-costs-less-than-5-but-its-not-for-everyone/

ChatGPT's GPT-5 models released: everything you need to know - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/chatgpts-gpt-5-models-released-everything-you-need-to-know/

Anthropic wants to stop AI models from turning evil - here's how - https://www.zdnet.com/article/anthropic-wants-to-stop-ai-models-from-turning-evil-heres-how/

OpenAI comes for Hollywood with Critterz, an AI-powered animated film  - https://www.theverge.com/news/773584/openai-animated-feature-film-critterz

AI hacking tool exploits zero-day security vulnerabilities in minutes - https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/ai-hacking-tool-exploits-zero-day-security-vulnerabilities-in-minutes/

📢 Top Stories

[Story 1 - Microsoft Now Enforces MFA on Azure Portal Sign-ins for All Tenants]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-now-enforces-mfa-on-azure-portal-sign-ins-for-all-tenants/

[Story 2 - Microsoft Teams to Protect Against Malicious URLs & Dangerous File Types]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-teams-to-protect-against-malicious-urls-dangerous-file-types/

[Story 3 - New Downgrade Attack Can Bypass FIDO Auth in Microsoft Entra ID]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-downgrade-attack-can-bypass-fido-auth-in-microsoft-entra-id/

[Retro Game - Super Ghouls n' Ghost]

Ghosts n' Goblins - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_'n_Goblins

Ghouls n' Ghosts - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghouls_%27n_Ghosts

Super Ghouls n' Ghost - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Ghouls_'n_Ghosts

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_Resurrection

📢 Hacking Pixels is brought to you by Actionable Security, Securing small businesses with actionable insights. Actionable Security specializes in Cybersecurity services tailored for small businesses such as Risk Assessments, Email Hardening, Virtual Chief Information Security Officer advisory and a lot more. Go to https://actionablesec.com for more information.

Hacking Pixels is part of the Actionable Security ecosystem — cybersecurity made fun, practical, and accessible.

Welcome to "Hacking Pixels"! Hacking Pixels covers some of the hottest Cybersecurity news from around the internet along with a twist of retro video game nostalgia. In this special episode we celebrate 40 years with Super Mario and skip the Cybersecurity news to focus on some of Mario's greatest adventures. 

Part of the Hacking Pixels Podcast & Plays series — cybersecurity news, AI insights, and retro gaming nostalgia for small business owners and tech fans.

📚 Time Code Markers

0:00:43 - Intro

0:02:52 - Super Mario Bros.

0:04:52 - Super Mario World

0:07:08 - Super Mario 64

0:10:01 - Outro

📢 Intro Links

Cybersecurity Risk Assessments - https://actionablesec.com/risk-assessments

📢 Retro Games

[Super Mario Bros.]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Bros

[Super Mario World]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_World

[Super Mario 64]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_64

📢 Hacking Pixels is brought to you by Actionable Security, Securing small businesses with actionable insights. Actionable Security specializes in Cybersecurity services tailored for small businesses such as Risk Assessments, Email Hardening, Virtual Chief Information Security Officer advisory and a lot more. Go to https://actionablesec.com for more information.

Hacking Pixels is part of the Actionable Security ecosystem — cybersecurity made fun, practical, and accessible.

Welcome to "Hacking Pixels"! Hacking Pixels covers some of the hottest Cybersecurity news from around the internet along with a twist of retro video game nostalgia. This special episode delves into Exchange CVE‑2025‑53786 and takes a nostalgic look at Double Dragon, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Metal Gear Solid.

Part of the Hacking Pixels Podcast & Plays series — cybersecurity news, AI insights, and retro gaming nostalgia for small business owners and tech fans.

📚 Time Code Markers

0:00:47 - Intro

0:04:02 - AI Gaming News

0:06:41 - Double Dragon (C64)

0:09:32 - Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis)

0:11:27 - Metal gear Solid (PS1)

0:14:11 - Exchange CVE‑2025‑53786

0:16:41 - Outro

📢 Intro Links

Email Security Assessments - https://actionablesec.com/email

📢 AI Gaming News

Google's Genie 3 Hints at a Future Where AI Builds the Video Games We Play - https://www.pcmag.com/news/googles-genie-3-hints-at-a-future-where-ai-builds-the-video-games-we-play

New report claims nearly 1 in 5 games released on Steam in 2025 use AI-generated content - https://www.pcguide.com/news/new-report-claims-nearly-1-in-5-games-released-on-steam-in-2025-use-ai-generated-content/

The Future Of AI In Gaming: What’s Here And What’s Next - https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/08/05/the-future-of-ai-in-gaming-whats-here-and-whats-next/

📢 Retro Games and Cybersecurity News

[Double Dragon (C64)]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Dragon_(video_game)

Double Dragon Revive - https://www.arcsystemworks.com/game/double-dragon-revive/

[Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis)]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(1991_video_game)

[Metal gear Solid (PS1)]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Gear_Solid_(1998_video_game)

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - https://www.konami.com/mg/mgs3r/

[Exchange CVE‑2025‑53786]

Over 29,000 Exchange servers unpatched against high-severity flaw - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-29-000-exchange-servers-unpatched-against-high-severity-flaw/

ReVault flaws let hackers bypass Windows login on Dell laptops - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/revault-flaws-let-hackers-bypass-windows-login-on-dell-laptops/

Over 3,000 NetScaler devices left unpatched against CitrixBleed 2 bug - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-3-000-netscaler-devices-left-unpatched-against-actively-exploited-citrixbleed-2-flaw/

SonicWall urges admins to disable SSLVPN amid rising attacks - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sonicwall-urges-admins-to-disable-sslvpn-amid-rising-attacks/

Hackers Deploy Stealth Backdoor in WordPress Mu-Plugins to Maintain Admin Access - https://thehackernews.com/2025/07/hackers-deploy-stealth-backdoor-in.html

📢 Hacking Pixels is brought to you by Actionable Security, Securing small businesses with actionable insights. Actionable Security specializes in Cybersecurity services tailored for small businesses such as Risk Assessments, Email Hardening, Virtual Chief Information Security Officer advisory and a lot more. Go to https://actionablesec.com for more information.

Hacking Pixels is part of the Actionable Security ecosystem — cybersecurity made fun, practical, and accessible.

Welcome to"Hacking Pixels"! Hacking Pixels covers some of the hottestCybersecurity news from around the internet along with a twist of retro videogame nostalgia. This episode delves into AI headlines, Kali Linux, Hackerstargeting Insurance Companies, and a Zero-Click Co-Pilot exploit, with Pac-Manfor the Atari 2600 as our featured Retro Video Game.

Part of the Hacking Pixels Podcast & Plays series — cybersecurity news, AI insights, and retro gaming nostalgia for small business owners and tech fans.

📚 Time Code Markers

0:00:45 - Intro

0:04:01 - AI News

0:07:19 - Kali Linux

0:08:48- HackersTargeting Insurance

0:10:24 - Zero-ClickCoPilot Exploit

0:12:45 - Pac-Man

0:1545 - Outro

📢 Intro Links

Virtual Chief AIOfficer - https://actionablesec.com/vcaio

📢 AI in the News

Adobe made a mobileapp for its Firefly generative AI tools - https://www.theverge.com/news/688080/adobe-firefly-ai-app-iphone-ios-android-availability

Apple Intelligencegets even more powerful with new capabilities across Apple devices - https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-intelligence-gets-even-more-powerful-with-new-capabilities-across-apple-devices/

Google’s Gemini AIwill summarize PDFs for you when you open them - https://www.theverge.com/news/686684/google-gemini-ai-workspace-pdf-form-summary-features

Microsoft’s newCopilot Vision can ‘see’ your apps on Windows - https://www.theverge.com/news/685963/microsoft-copilot-vision-windows-launch

📢 Top Stories

[Story 1 - KaliLinux]

Kali Linux gets a UIrefresh, new tools, and an updated car hacking toolset https://www.zdnet.com/article/kali-linux-gets-a-ui-refresh-new-tools-and-an-updated-car-hacking-toolset/

Kali Download - https://www.kali.org

Kali Courses - https://www.coursera.org or https://www.udemy.com

[Story 2 - HackersTargeting Insurance]

Hackers switch totargeting U.S. insurance companies https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-warns-scattered-spider-hackers-now-target-us-insurance-companies/

[Story 3 -Zero-Click CoPilot Exploit]

Researchers DetailZero-Click Copilot Exploit 'EchoLeak' https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/researchers-detail-zero-click-copilot-exploit-echoleak

[Retro Game -PAC-MAN]

Pac-Man (2600) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pac-Man_(Atari_2600_video_game)

Shadow Labyrinth - https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/shadow-labyrinth

📢Hacking Pixels is brought to you byActionable Security, Securing small businesses with actionable insights.Actionable Security specializes in Cybersecurity services tailored for smallbusinesses such as Risk Assessments, Email Hardening, Virtual Chief InformationSecurity Officer advisory and a lot more. Go to https://actionablesec.com for more information.

Hacking Pixels is part of the Actionable Security ecosystem — cybersecurity made fun, practical, and accessible.

Welcome to "Hacking Pixels"! Hacking Pixels covers some of the hottest Cybersecurity news from around the internet along with a twist of retro video game nostalgia. This episode delves into AI, Firewall Vulnerabilities, Microsoft going passwordless, and a pesky Apple Airplay flaw with Tetris for the Gameboy as our featured Retro Video Game. 

Part of the Hacking Pixels Podcast & Plays series — cybersecurity news, AI insights, and retro gaming nostalgia for small business owners and tech fans.

📚 Time Code Markers

0:00:43 - Intro

0:04:01 - AI News

0:07:52 - Firewalls

0:09:31- Passkeys

0:11:29 - AirPlay

0:12:50 - Tetris

0:16:26 - Outro

📢 Intro Links

FREE Attach Surface Snapshot - https://actionablesec.com/snapshot

Small Business Expo - https://www.thesmallbusinessexpo.com

WordPress plugin disguised as a security tool injects backdoor - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-plugin-disguised-as-a-security-tool-injects-backdoor/

Microsoft May 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 5 exploited zero-days, 72 flaws - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-may-2025-patch-tuesday-fixes-5-exploited-zero-days-72-flaws/

Apple Patches Major Security Flaws in iOS, macOS Platforms - https://www.securityweek.com/apple-patches-major-security-flaws-in-ios-macos-platforms/

Chrome 136 Update Patches Vulnerability With ‘Exploit in the Wild’ - https://www.securityweek.com/chrome-136-update-patches-vulnerability-with-exploit-in-the-wild/

📢 AI in the News

Introducing Lovable 2.0 – now smarter, multiplayer, and more secure- https://lovable.dev/blog/lovable-2-0?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22384929320&gbraid=0AAAAA-iIxGfMOlonEBjlj2OQf4kweFvhP&gclid=CjwKCAjw_pDBBhBMEiwAmY02Nl3-FmcYTEHqggOIprO_gaJyqNCS0Xkqyu_ZV1jL4NkYZ7-q8vcu2BoCyAcQAvD_BwE]

Microsoft unveils new AI agents that can modify Windows settings - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-unveils-new-ai-agents-that-can-modify-windows-settings/]

Risks of Using AI Models Developed by Competing Nations - https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/risks-using-ai-models-developed-competing-nations]

Everyone's deploying AI, but no one's securing it – what could go wrong? https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/14/cyberuk_ai_deployment_risks/

Windows 11's Recall AI is now rolling out on Copilot+ PCs https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11s-recall-ai-is-now-rolling-out-on-copilot-plus-pcs/

Everything Interesting Google Announced at I/O Today

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/05/20/google-i-o-announcements/

📢 Top Stories

[Story 1 - Firewalls]

CISA Warns 2 SonicWall Vulnerabilities Under Active Exploitation - https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/two-sonicwall-vulnerabilities-under-exploitation

Fortinet fixes critical zero-day exploited in FortiVoice attacks https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-fixes-critical-zero-day-exploited-in-fortivoice-attacks/

[Story 2 - Passkeys]

Microsoft Sets Passkeys Default for New Accounts; 15 Billion Users Gain Passwordless Support -https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/microsoft-sets-passkeys-default-for-new.html

[Story 3 - AirPlay]

Apple 'AirBorne' flaws can lead to zero-click AirPlay RCE attacks - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-airborne-flaws-can-lead-to-zero-click-airplay-rce-attacks/

[Retro Game - Tetris]

Tetris for Gameboy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris_(Game_Boy_video_game)

Chromatic - https://modretro.com

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Welcome to "Hacking Pixels"! Hacking Pixels covers some of the hottest Cybersecurity news from around the internet along with a twist of retro video game nostalgia. This episode delves into ColdFusion Vulnerabilities, WordPressExploits, and a new Microsoft Defender feature, with Adventure Island for the Nintendo Entertainment System as our featured Retro Video Game.

Part of the Hacking Pixels Podcast & Plays series — cybersecurity news, AI insights, and retro gaming nostalgia for small business owners and tech fans.

📚 Time Code Markers

0:00:43 - Intro

0:03:46 - ColdFusion

0:05:17 - WordPress

0:07:18 - Defender

0:09:06 - Adventure Island

0:11:49 - Outro

📢 Intro Links

Actionable Security:TotalProtect 360—Simplifying Cybersecurity for You - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpct57wNHGU

Small Business Expo - https://www.thesmallbusinessexpo.com

Lovable - https://lovable.dev

📢 Top Stories

[Story 1 - ColdFusion]

Adobe Patches 11Critical ColdFusion Flaws Amid 30 Total Vulnerabilities Discovered - https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/adobe-patches-11-critical-coldfusion.html

[Story 2 - WordPress]

Hackers exploit WordPress plugin auth bypass hours after disclosure - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-wordpress-plugin-auth-bypass-hours-after-disclosure/

[Story 3 - Defender]

Microsoft Defender will isolate undiscovered endpoints to block attacks - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-defender-will-isolate-undiscovered-endpoints-to-block-attacks/

[Retro Game - Adventure Island]

Hudson's Adventure Island - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adventure_Island_(video_game)

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