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Cybersecurity News: Grok AI Hijacked for Malware, Wi-Fi Heart Rate Hacks, Starlink Competition

Cybersecurity News: Grok AI Hijacked for Malware, Wi-Fi Heart Rate Hacks, Starlink Competition

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Cybercriminals are exploiting X's Grok AI to bypass ad protections and spread malware to millions—while researchers discover your home Wi-Fi can now monitor your heart rate. This week's news breakdown covers the attack vectors you need to know about.

Join co-hosts Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellem as they dive into the latest cybersecurity developments that could impact your organization tomorrow. From social media malvertising to biometric data harvesting through everyday devices, these aren't distant threats—they're happening now.

Key Topics Covered:

  • How cybercriminals are weaponizing Grok AI for malvertising campaigns
  • Why 10-15% of employees access risky content at work (and what to do about it)
  • Wi-Fi devices that can detect heart rates from 10 feet away—privacy implications
  • Amazon's Project Kuiper vs. Starlink: What 1GB satellite internet means for security
  • Practical defenses: YubiKeys, browser isolation, and network redundancy strategies

Don't wait until your organization is the next headline. IT leaders need to stay ahead of evolving threats, and this episode delivers critical insights to help protect your business. Like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth security discussions!

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