Holiday Cyber Threats, Secret Service Surveillance & AI Safety with DOE

In today's episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers essential cybersecurity topics heating up this holiday season. A new report from B4AI unveils sophisticated scams targeting online shoppers, including brand spoofing, fake apps, and fraudulent sites designed to steal credentials. Jim also delves into the U.S. Secret Service’s controversial use of location data without warrants, exploring the debate over privacy and government surveillance. Lastly, the episode highlights Anthropics Claude AI’s collaboration with the Department of Energy to ensure AI models cannot be misused for developing nuclear weapons, setting a precedent for future AI safety measures in government. Tune in for these stories and more on Cybersecurity Today.

00:00 Cybersecurity Threats Targeting Holiday Shoppers 04:00 Secret Service's Controversial Use of Location Data 06:07 Anthropic's AI Collaboration for Nuclear Safety 08:26 Conclusion and Additional Resources