25-Feb-2025: Australia Bans Kaspersky, Google Embraces QR Codes, Parallels Desktop Bug Alert

Get ready for a rollicking ride of cyber chaos in today's episode of Hacked dAily! We’re starting Down Under as Australia kicks Kaspersky to the curb faster than a boomerang returning from an awkward date, amidst rising data security concerns. Better grab those firewalls and sunscreen, mates! Next, we’re dialing up the future with Google, who’s trading SMS-based Multi-Factor Authentication for QR codes. It's like swapping your telegram for Wi-Fi—about time your security caught up, or at least your dinner reservation app! Meanwhile, Apple enthusiasts got their own pixelated party crasher with a zero-day bug in Parallels Desktop. Just imagine it as the unexpected guest at your Mac's virtual machine gossip session—Windows users just laugh in solidarity. In today’s cyber carnival, the Dpose ransomware makes a dramatic entrance, encrypting files with more stealth than a cat burglar on espresso. Fear not, valiant cyber defenders are already scripting its downfall, proving even a digital villain has its match. Lastly, join the 68% of humans questioning reality as deepfakes keep us guessing—and possibly wishing these crafty AI tricksters would promote pineapple-free pizzas instead. Tune into Hacked dAily for all this and more, delivered with a side of sarcasm and a sprinkle of geeky humor. Enjoy the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast, keeping your defenses up one byte at a time!