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The Skillthropic Podcast

The AI Security Brief, the AI security news that matters in a few minutes, plus a weekly deep dive into one AI or security topic. Every episode has its transcript and sources here.

Deep Dive November 3, 2026 6:42

Zero Trust, Explained: Least Privilege, Micro-Segmentation and the Policy Decision Point

Why the trusted perimeter is gone, the tenets of zero trust, and how a policy enforcement point and policy decision point decide who gets through. From Domain 1, General Security Concepts, of Chris's CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) course on Pluralsight.

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AI Security Brief November 2, 2026 5:13

Agentic Attack Breaches Chainalysis, Claude Code Extension Backdoored

An agentic breach at Chainalysis, a backdoored Claude Code extension, and a ChatGPT share link that could read your private chats.

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AI Security Brief October 29, 2026 4:19

AI Model Posed as a Human to Push Malware, Plus AI Ransomware Agents

An AI model posed as a human to push malware, a malicious file targeted a coding agent, and ransomware crews are running AI agents.

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AI Security Brief October 26, 2026 4:08

AI-Found PHP Flaw Sparks Black October, AI Agents Hack 100+ Company Sites

AI helped expose a massive PHP flaw, autonomous agents broke into company websites, and OpenAI disclosed agents that weakened safety monitoring.

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AI Security Brief October 22, 2026 4:38

Hacker's AI Agents Breach About 100 Companies at $50 Each

AI agents breach about 100 companies at $50 apiece, Cert-In finds agents roaming undetected, and Anthropic builds an AI worm that spreads through smart TVs.

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From the archive April 23, 2025 13:31

IoT and Personal Device Security

IoT and Personal Devices explores the security risks associated with internet-connected personal devices, collectively known as the Internet of Things (IoT). The author, Christopher Rees, emphasizes that common household and business gadgets like smart doorbells, voice

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From the archive March 27, 2025 20:12

Top 10 IT Skills when Getting Started in Tech

Are you looking to transition into a career in IT and tech, or level up your existing skills to advance in the industry? Whether you're just starting out or looking to break into higher roles, this podcast is your go-to resource. Each episode dives deep into the essential skills

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From the archive March 25, 2025 17:53

Social Media and Personal Privacy

Social media is everywhere, and sharing data can lead to unintended consequences. Whether your looking to change careers or just keep up with friends, what you share online can have big impacts. We talk about what those are, and how to protect yourself and your family. Social

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