In this episode of the Other Side of the Firewall podcast, hosts Ryan Williams and Shannon Tynes discuss the latest cybersecurity news, including the implications of the government shutdown on cybersecurity operations, emerging threats like Comet Jacking, and China's severe penalties for cybercriminals. They also share personal updates and reflections on their week, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity awareness and the impact of current events on the industry.
Article: What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Cybersecurity?
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-government-shutdown-2025/
CometJacking: One Click Can Turn Perplexity's Comet AI Browser Into a Data Thief
https://thehackernews.com/2025/10/cometjacking-one-click-can-turn.html?m=1
Scam kingpins who ran billion-dollar criminal empire sentenced to death in China
https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/30/china/kokang-scam-center-china-myanmar-ming-family-intl-hnk
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity News
01:07 Impact of Government Shutdown on Cybersecurity
09:40 Emerging Threats: Comet Jacking and AI Security
16:47 Severe Punishments for Cybercrime in China
28:01 Personal Updates and Reflections
32:46 The NFL's Financial Dynamics
35:29 Personal Relationships and COVID-19 Impact
37:06 Gaming Trends and New Releases
41:07 Reflections on College Football Performance
42:36 Government Shutdown and Its Effects
48:06 Five Days at Memorial: A Deep Dive
55:26 Upcoming Movies and Personal Projects
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