The Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack

This week Tom and Kevin discuss the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, RaaS (Ransomware as a Service), and why ransomware attacks are not going away anytime soon. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Colonial Pipeline Hackers, DarkSide, Apologize, Say G… Continue reading The Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack

World Password Day, Tesla Hacking via Drone, Ipsos Screenwise Panel

Do we still need World Password Day? Hacking a Tesla via a drone, and a privacy warning about the Ipsos Screenwise panel. ** Links mentioned on the show ** World password day – May 6th https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities—threats/will-2021-mark-… Continue reading World Password Day, Tesla Hacking via Drone, Ipsos Screenwise Panel

Remembering Dan Kaminsky, Apple AirDrop Vulnerability

Remembering Dan Kaminsky who was one of the greatest security researchers of our time plus details on a new Apple Airdrop vulnerability. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Remembering Dan Kaminsky https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/technology/daniel-kam… Continue reading Remembering Dan Kaminsky, Apple AirDrop Vulnerability

Instagram Anti-Abuse Tool, Apple Advertiser Restrictions, Terrible Passwords

Instagram is rolling out new features to help block spam and abusive messages, Apple releases iOS 14.5 to restrict tracking by advertisers, and a discussion about why people continue to choose terrible passwords. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Insta… Continue reading Instagram Anti-Abuse Tool, Apple Advertiser Restrictions, Terrible Passwords

Data Breaches vs. Data Leaks, FBI Exchange Server Controversy

This week Tom and Kevin are back with an all new episode! Data breaches vs. recent data leaks, and the controversy over the FBI operation conducted to remove web shells from compromised Microsoft Exchange servers. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Face… Continue reading Data Breaches vs. Data Leaks, FBI Exchange Server Controversy

Best of Episode: Interview with Jayson E. Street

This week is another best of episode with the man, the myth, the legend, Jayson E. Street! In this episode Jayson shares with us several of his greatest hacking and social engineering adventures. This is one classic episode you don’t want to miss! ** L… Continue reading Best of Episode: Interview with Jayson E. Street

Best of Episode: Interview with Rachel Tobac

This week is a best of episode with special guest Rachel Tobac, CEO of Social Proof Security. In this episode we discuss social engineering, how to get more women in cybersecurity, and of course Rachel’s favorite David Lynch movies. This is one previou… Continue reading Best of Episode: Interview with Rachel Tobac

Top 3 Privacy Tips for Travel

This week, co-host Tom Eston shares his top 3 tips to stay more private when you travel this year on vacation. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Smartphone privacy screens (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/s?k=smartphone+privacy+screen&ref=nb_sb_noss… Continue reading Top 3 Privacy Tips for Travel

Encryption Backdoor Debate, Microsoft Exchange Attacks, Airline Supplier Data Breach

Why is federal law enforcement (still) asking Congress for encryption backdoors? Attacks on Microsoft Exchange servers seem to have gotten worse, details on an airline supplier data breach, and the real reason Kevin hasn’t replaced his Chewbacca manneq… Continue reading Encryption Backdoor Debate, Microsoft Exchange Attacks, Airline Supplier Data Breach

The Deepfake Dilemma, Microsoft Exchange Zero-Days, IT Security Investments

Deepfake video and audio has really advanced in recent years. Will this technology start to erode trust in the media we consume? Microsoft Exchange zero-days in the wild, and why is it that IT security investment on cybersecurity is at an all time high… Continue reading The Deepfake Dilemma, Microsoft Exchange Zero-Days, IT Security Investments