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We break down urgent patches, a remote‑execution risk on tens of thousands of firewalls, and an AI browser flaw that leaks context. We also flag weaker federal support, a major airline breach, and leave you with a simple checklist to reduce risk now.

• Oracle E‑Business CVE and why fast patching matters
• Cisco firewall remote code execution and CISA’s directive
• Red team vs blue team across physical, social, and cyber
• Apple’s $2M bug bounty and device update urgency
• Government shutdown impact on CISA and data sharing
• AI browser comet jacking and prompt injection risks
• Qantas Salesforce breach and phishing fallout
• A practical weekly security checklist and backups

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Salah and Vivek tackle major ransomware attacks on aviation infrastructure, critical Android security updates, and new California privacy regulations affecting how companies use AI to make decisions about you. They provide practical security advice for protecting yourself in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

• Collins Airspace hit with ransomware causing flight delays and baggage issues across European airports
• Android pushes critical September update fixing 84 vulnerabilities including two actively exploited zero-days
• "Cancel the Hate" app designed to doxx critics ironically exposed its own users' data
• California approves new rules requiring companies to disclose how they use automated decision-making technologies
• Two-factor authentication is essential for securing all your accounts
• Use a password manager to create and store strong, unique passwords
• Regularly audit your apps and revoke unnecessary permissions

Next week we'll dive into whether your private messaging is truly private, examining who might be listening - from companies to nation states. Stay caffeinated, stay private, and keep your silent mode on.

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Cloaked Review: Privacy Nirvana or Overpriced Hype? In this episode of Silent Mode Cafe, we explore whether Cloaked lives up to its promise of being the ultimate privacy tool or if it’s just another pricey subscription. Cloaked offers features like burner emails, disposable phone numbers, virtual cards, and data removal from broker sites, all designed to safeguard your identity. We break down how it works, highlight its strengths like its all-in-one convenience and data scrubbing power, and address its drawbacks, including its cost and competition from free or cheaper alternatives like Firefox Relay, Privacy.com, and DeleteMe. Is Cloaked worth it for ultimate privacy and convenience? Or are you better off managing multiple tools on your own? Tune in to find out and decide if this “identity firewall” is right for you. Privacy shouldn’t cost a fortune—or should it? Let’s talk!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - What is Cloaked? Privacy Protection
01:18 - How Does Cloaked Work? Functionality Explained
04:55 - Pros and Cons of Cloaked
06:36 - Cloaked vs Competitors: Comparison Analysis
09:52 - Is Cloaked Worth It? Value Assessment
11:38 - Outro
12:28 - No Information Sharing: Benefits of Cloaked
12:35 - Stay in Silent Mode: Privacy Features
12:39 - Closing Remarks

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