The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week ending August 19th., 2025 and ... Something Phishy

EP 256. Freshly Phished this week...

A study with thousands of test subjects showed phishing training has minimal impact on scam detection. The results are surprisingly underwhelming.

A hacker exploited a carmaker’s web portal to access customer data and unlock vehicles remotely. The breach exposed major vulnerabilities.

Russian hackers took control of a Norwegian dam, releasing water undetected for hours. The cyber-attack raises serious concerns and water levels.

Illinois banned AI in mental health therapy, joining states regulating chatbots. The move addresses the growing safety concerns of…

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