**Episode 3x06: Cybersecurity Chaos – Layoffs, Lawsuits, & Ransomware Rampage**
**Hosts:** Professor CyberRisk & Cyber Cowboy
## **Overview:**
This episode dives into major cybersecurity news, from corporate layoffs and ransomware extortion to legal battles that could reshape the industry.
## **Top Story: NVIDIA RTX 5090 – The Password Cracking Powerhouse**
The NVIDIA RTX 5090 can **crack an 8-digit numerical passcode in just 3 hours**.
- Testing by Hive Systems shows **simple passwords** are extremely vulnerable.
- Adding uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols extends cracking time to **164 years**.
- Compared to RTX 4090, **RTX 5090 is twice as fast** at cracking complex passwords.
🔗 [Tom’s Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-rtx-5090-can-crack-an-8-digit-passcode-in-just-3-hours)
### **Implications:**
- Stronger passwords are a must.
- GPU-powered hacking is an increasing threat.
- Multi-factor authentication is more important than ever.
## **Additional Stories:**
### **CrowdStrike’s $10 Billion Ambition = 500 Layoffs**
CrowdStrike cut **500 jobs**, citing AI-driven efficiencies in its push for $10 billion revenue.
🔗 [CyberNews](https://cybernews.com/news/crowdstrike-cuts-jobs-automation-revenue/)
### **PowerSchool Ransomware – Schools Under Siege**
PowerSchool suffered a **major ransomware attack**, paying millions in ransom, yet hackers continue extorting school districts.
🔗 [CyberNews](https://cybernews.com/news/powerschool-ransomware-attack-extorting-school-districts/)
### **Meta vs. NSO – A $168M Cyberespionage Battle**
Meta won a **$168M lawsuit** against spyware firm NSO Group, setting a precedent for cyberespionage accountability.
🔗 [TechStory](https://techstory.in/meta-wins-168mn-lawsuit-against-nso-group-a-blow-to-the-spyware-industry/)
### **Co-op Cyber Attack – Supply Chain Nightmare**
A cyberattack disrupted UK supermarket chain **Co-op**, leading to emergency supply diversions for rural areas.
🔗 [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-xyz.html)
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### **Final Thoughts:**
This week highlights **AI's growing role in cybersecurity**, the **persistent ransomware threat**, and **legal battles shaping the industry**. Staying informed is the best defense.
### **Resources & Links**
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- [Check Point](https://threatmap.checkpoint.com/)
- [Kaspersky](https://cybermap.kaspersky.com/)
- [Talos Intelligence](https://talosintelligence.com/ebc_spam)
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