Vulnerabilities in OT systems pose real environmental and safety issues in fuel storage. Cyber Security Today for Friday, September 27, 2024

Canadian SMBs Face Rising Fraud Threats & New AI-Powered Gmail Security

In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses the increasing fraud threats faced by Canadian small and medium-sized businesses, revealing that half have experienced attempted or successful fraud in the past year. The transportation sector is hit hardest, with 61% reporting fraud attempts. Google’s new Gemini AI technology offers enhanced security for Gmail, notably for smaller businesses. InfoStealer malware developments are circumventing Google Chrome’s app-bound encryption, posing significant threats. Additionally, severe vulnerabilities have been uncovered in fuel storage tank monitoring systems, emphasizing the urgency for robust security measures in critical infrastructure.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:25 Fraud Threats Facing Canadian SMBs
02:15 Google's AI-Powered Security Enhancements
03:54 InfoStealer Malware Targeting Google Chrome
06:11 Critical Vulnerabilities in Fuel Storage Technology
08:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts