EP 23 - I’m watching you

In this episode of Cyber Sense, host Rob Holloway takes listeners deep into the unsettling rise of AI-powered surveillance. From cameras that can recognize your face and track your movements to systems that claim they can “predict crime,” Rob explores the real-world implications of this tech—from retail stores to airports, schools, and even authoritarian governments. While AI surveillance can enhance safety, it also risks bias, profiling, and the erosion of privacy.

The episode then shifts to the world of QR codes—how they work, why they’re everywhere, and the hidden dangers of scanning the wrong one. From parking meter scams to café table traps, Rob breaks down how attackers use “quishing” (QR phishing) to steal credentials, payments, and personal data, and shares tips for staying safe.

Finally, the show rounds up the latest cybersecurity news, including Interpol’s Operation Secure, which dismantled massive info-stealer infrastructure across 26 countries, and a new Microsoft zero-day WebDAV vulnerability already being exploited in the wild.

Whether it’s cameras judging you, codes tricking you, or hackers targeting you, this episode is a wake-up call: in the digital age, someone is always watching.