Episode 148: August 27, 2026
This episode covers six critical security updates, including unpatched vulnerabilities in Kaltura's video player, a zero-click exploit in the popular Avada WordPress theme, and active attacks on Gitea installations. We dig into the FBI's takedown of Chinese espionage infrastructure and revisit Cliff Stoll's legendary hunt for KGB hackers that started with a 75-cent discrepancy. Plus, a quick detour into budget GPS watches that actually work. Stories covered: - Unpatched Kaltura mwEmbed Flaws Could Let Remote Attackers Read Files and Run Code (The Hacker News) -…
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