Episodes
Microsoft Lost Its Keys, Voice Cloning Scams, The Biden-Harris Cybersecurity Labeling Program
In this episode, we discuss the recent Microsoft security breach where China-backed hackers gained access to numerous email inboxes, including those of several federal government agencies, using a stolen Microsoft signing key ...
First Ban on Selling Location Data, Prohibiting Password Managers, Real-Time Crime Center Concerns
In this episode we discuss how Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing a groundbreaking bill to ban the buying and selling of location data from mobile devices. This legislation raises vital questions about consumer ...
Meta’s Threads and Your Privacy, Airline Reservation Scams, IDOR Srikes Back
In this episode, we explore the rise of Threads, a new social media app developed by Meta, which has already attracted 10 million users in just seven hours. However, there’s a catch ...
MOVEit Cyberattack, The Problem with Password Rotations, Military Alert on Free Smartwatches
Several major organizations, including British Airways and the BBC, fell victim to the recent MOVEit cyberattack. We discuss the alarming trend of hackers targeting trusted suppliers to gain access to customer data, ...
Security Podcasting, Hacking Stories, and The State of Firmware Security with Paul Asadoorian
Paul Asadoorian, OG security podcaster and host of the popular Paul’s Security Weekly podcast, joins us in this episode to talk about his career as one of the original security podcasters. Paul’s ...
The FTC’s Complaint Against Ring, Detecting Malware Infected Apps, America’s Most Cybersecure Companies
The FTC charged Ring, the Amazon-owned home security camera company, for compromising customer privacy and having inadequate security measures. Employees accessed private videos, while hackers exploited vulnerabilities and now Ring needs to ...
How to Break Into a Cybersecurity Career – Phillip Wylie
In this exciting episode of our podcast we have the pleasure of speaking with Phillip Wylie, a remarkable professional with a captivating career in cybersecurity. Join us as we discuss Phillip’s unique ...
Netflix Cracks Down on Password Sharing, AI Legal Research Gone Wrong, Fake Identities and Surveillance Firms
Netflix plans to crack down on the widespread practice of password sharing among households. We discuss their new verification feature and its impact on user experience and security. A lawyer finds himself ...
Meta’s $1.3 Billion Fine, AI Hoax Hysteria, Montana’s TikTok Ban
In this episode, we discuss Meta’s record-breaking $1.3 billion fine by the EU for unlawfully transferring user data, shedding light on the increasing risks faced by tech companies in violating privacy rules ...
Google Now Supports Passkeys, Risky New Top Level Domains, Twitter’s Encryption Dilemma
In this episode, we explore the arrival of passwordless Google accounts that use “passkeys,” which offer enhanced usability and security. We discuss the benefits of passkeys over traditional passwords, but also why ...