🗳️ Election Security & Information Verification — Can You Separate Fact from Fiction? With the 2026 elections approaching, cybersecurity and information verification are more important than ever. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike dive into the challenges of protecting election systems, identifying misinformation, and verifying the information we encounter online. From election infrastructure security and cyber threats to AI-generated content, deepfakes, misleading headlines, and social media misinformation, the digital landscape presents challenges for both election officials and everyday voters. As technology continues to evolve, distinguishing legitimate information from manipulated or misleading content is becoming increasingly important. How can we better protect election systems? What should we look for when evaluating information online? And how do we make sure the sources we're trusting are actually reliable? One thing is clear: Cybersecurity isn't just about protecting systems. It's also about protecting the integrity of information. 💬 How do you verify information before trusting or sharing it online? 🎧 Special Note:This episode is presented in an audio-focused format rather than our usual video podcast. New episodes of **Cyber Sitrep** release every Wednesday at **1 PM Mountain Time**. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode! #CyberSitrep #ElectionSecurity #InformationVerification Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

2026 has already delivered its share of major cybersecurity incidents—and we're only looking at the first half of the year. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike look back at some of the high-profile hacks and cyberattacks from the first half of 2026, discussing what happened, how organizations were impacted, and what these incidents can teach us about the current threat landscape. Beyond the headlines, these attacks highlight recurring challenges facing organizations of every size: protecting critical systems, securing sensitive data, responding to incidents, and preparing for attackers whose tactics continue to evolve. What can we learn from the biggest incidents of 2026 so far—and what should organizations be paying attention to next? 💬 Which cybersecurity incident from 2026 has stood out the most to you? New episodes of Cyber Sitrep release every Wednesday at 1 PM Mountain Time. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. #CyberSitrep #Cybersecurity #CyberAttacks Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

QR codes were designed to make accessing information fast, simple, and convenient. Today, they're everywhere—restaurants, parking meters, payments, advertisements, event tickets, authentication systems, and even cybersecurity workflows. Unfortunately, attackers noticed that convenience too. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike dive into QR Code Nightmares: where QR codes came from, why they've become so widely used, and how the same technology can be abused to hide malicious destinations, redirect users to convincing phishing pages, or trick someone into trusting a link they can't actually see. Unlike a traditional link, a QR code asks you to scan first and find out where you're going second—which creates some interesting security problems as QR codes become increasingly common. We also look at the other side of the story: QR codes aren't inherently dangerous. They're an incredibly useful technology. The challenge is understanding when—and where—you should trust one. 💬 Do you check where a QR code is taking you before opening the link? New episodes of Cyber Sitrep release every Wednesday at 1 PM Mountain Time. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. #CyberSitrep #Cybersecurity #QRCodeSecurity Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.