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Enterprise security topics are discussed through the lens of current events, which catapult us into a discussion about hacking methods, security measures, and outcomes. Your hosts are Carl Franklin, Patrick Hynds, and Duane LaFlotte
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What's wrong with Password123?

What's wrong with Password123?

The guys check out a list of the top 200 most common passwords used all over the world.
37:4125/11/2023
Apparently Crime Pays!

Apparently Crime Pays!

Fraudsters make $50,000 a day by spoofing crypto researchers
49:3418/11/2023
OpenAI Goes Down. Film at 11

OpenAI Goes Down. Film at 11

OpenAI confirms DDoS attacks behind ongoing ChatGPT outages
37:0210/11/2023
Who's That Knocking at Your Windows?

Who's That Knocking at Your Windows?

Researchers Find 34 Windows Drivers Vulnerable to Full Device Takeover
32:2104/11/2023
Revenge of the Windows Phone!

Revenge of the Windows Phone!

Windows Phone gets revenge on YouTube from the grave by helping users bypass its ad-blocker-blocker
34:2928/10/2023
Elmer Fudd Shoots Linux!

Elmer Fudd Shoots Linux!

'Looney Tunables' Bug Opens Millions of Linux Systems to Root Takeover
39:5014/10/2023
Red Cross Tells Cyber Villains to Play Nice

Red Cross Tells Cyber Villains to Play Nice

Red Cross issues rules of engagement to war-focused hacker groups, who say 'yeah, right!'
52:3607/10/2023
NFT Updates! Get the latest!

NFT Updates! Get the latest!

This just in: NFTs are...
36:2530/09/2023
Need Security? AI to the Rescue... NOT

Need Security? AI to the Rescue... NOT

AI’s Pivotal Role in Addressing APAC’s Cybersecurity Talent Shortage
34:4716/09/2023
Fish and Chips With a Side of Mass Surveillance

Fish and Chips With a Side of Mass Surveillance

The UK Is Poised to Force a Bad Law on the Internet
01:02:0209/09/2023
DMARC My Words! Email Will Be Spoofed!

DMARC My Words! Email Will Be Spoofed!

Take a nod from Microsoft, whose misconfigured DNS caused Hotmail to crash.
45:0926/08/2023
Is Zoom Safe to Use?

Is Zoom Safe to Use?

Zoom basically admits that they can do whatever they want with your video, audio, chat, and other information.
33:3218/08/2023
US Senator Wyden Accuses Microsoft of ‘Cybersecurity Negligence’

US Senator Wyden Accuses Microsoft of ‘Cybersecurity Negligence’

Redmond is accused of “negligent cybersecurity practices” that enabled a successful Chinese hack of the United States government.
31:3605/08/2023
Russia Sends Cybersecurity CEO to Jail for 14 Years!

Russia Sends Cybersecurity CEO to Jail for 14 Years!

It sucks to be a smart Russian right now.
34:5528/07/2023
Oops! I Sent a Military Email to Mali Again

Oops! I Sent a Military Email to Mali Again

‘Millions’ of sensitive US military emails were reportedly sent to Mali due to a typo.
29:3222/07/2023
Didn't Get the iPhone Security Patch Notification?

Didn't Get the iPhone Security Patch Notification?

Carl and Duane discover that they did NOT get a notification about the two critical security patches for iOS devices released last week!
34:3915/07/2023
Patch your Mastodon Server Toot-Sweet!

Patch your Mastodon Server Toot-Sweet!

Critical TootRoot bug lets attackers hijack Mastodon servers
38:4107/07/2023
Whadya mean, Apple has security issues!?

Whadya mean, Apple has security issues!?

Update now! Apple fixes three actively exploited vulnerabilities
39:0101/07/2023
Bakery says "Don't Eat Our Cookies!"

Bakery says "Don't Eat Our Cookies!"

Google Tells Employees to Stay Away from Its Own Bard Chatbot
31:3124/06/2023
Security Best Practices for Developers

Security Best Practices for Developers

Carl, Patrick, and Duane welcome Jeremy Likness (Microsoft) to talk about the short list of security measures every software developer needs to know.
56:2218/06/2023
A Nail in the Coffin for KeePass Password Manager

A Nail in the Coffin for KeePass Password Manager

KeePass v2.54 fixes bug that leaked cleartext master password
36:3110/06/2023
Ring Ring! Amazon Privacy Lawsuits Calling!

Ring Ring! Amazon Privacy Lawsuits Calling!

Amazon to pay over $30 million in FTC settlements over Ring, Alexa privacy violations
34:5602/06/2023
China wants your WiFi Router!

China wants your WiFi Router!

Malware turns home routers into proxies for Chinese state-sponsored hackers. Should you be concerned?
40:3627/05/2023
Can GPT Read Your Mind?

Can GPT Read Your Mind?

Scientists Use GPT AI to Passively Read People's Thoughts in Breakthrough
48:2806/05/2023
AI Used for Evil. Film at 11

AI Used for Evil. Film at 11

Ariz. Mom Says Daughter's Voice Was Cloned with AI in $1 Million Kidnapping Hoax!
35:2729/04/2023
Be Careful where you Stick your Dongle

Be Careful where you Stick your Dongle

The FBI says you should never use the charging port at an airport!
43:4322/04/2023
Florida Man or FTX Guy. Who's the Bigger Dope?

Florida Man or FTX Guy. Who's the Bigger Dope?

Florida Man drops to #2 on the dope list!
40:1015/04/2023
Garage Door Opener Opens the Door!

Garage Door Opener Opens the Door!

Disconnect it now!!
26:0308/04/2023
Twitter Source Code Leaked on Github!

Twitter Source Code Leaked on Github!

Just when Elan Musk thought he was in control...
39:2801/04/2023
Bitcoin ATMs Hacked for $1.5 Million

Bitcoin ATMs Hacked for $1.5 Million

Hackers drain bitcoin ATMs of $1.5 million by exploiting zero-day bug.
40:5725/03/2023
How Likely is a TikTok Ban?

How Likely is a TikTok Ban?

The US wants to ban TikTok. How likely is this to happen, and what are the consequences?
38:4418/03/2023
Uh Oh. Bitwarden has a Security Flaw!

Uh Oh. Bitwarden has a Security Flaw!

Hackers might be able to crack this top password manager and steal your logins!
32:2611/03/2023
Holy Crap! My Fridge is on TikTok!

Holy Crap! My Fridge is on TikTok!

Carl is horrified at how hackable your smart TV actually is!
40:2204/03/2023
Twitter is NOT SECURE!

Twitter is NOT SECURE!

Twitter is removing an essential security feature, putting millions of accounts at risk.
36:0325/02/2023
The Sushi Terrorist

The Sushi Terrorist

Now you HAVE to listen, don't you?
45:5618/02/2023
Duane says this ESXi exploit is "awesome!"

Duane says this ESXi exploit is "awesome!"

So, you better pay attention to it!
46:1311/02/2023
The Cyberwar Intensifies

The Cyberwar Intensifies

Russia targets Windows domains in Ukraine, ratcheting up tensions that are spilling over into the physical war.
46:4504/02/2023
Beware of Lightbulbs Sending DNS Requests

Beware of Lightbulbs Sending DNS Requests

Learn how China may be spying on you via 'smart' devices.
43:4828/01/2023
You might have to fight a Gorn!

You might have to fight a Gorn!

More news about password managers, MSI secure boot woes, Cacti, Cisco, and the differences between Picard and Kirk.
41:4021/01/2023
Who Can We Trust with our Passwords?

Who Can We Trust with our Passwords?

Following up on last week's show, we look at alternatives to LastPass
46:2314/01/2023
LastPass Leak Update!

LastPass Leak Update!

Since Christmas, some new information has come out about the latest LastPass leak.
49:3607/01/2023
Bad Santas with a Side of LastPass Hash

Bad Santas with a Side of LastPass Hash

A mom got booted from the Radio City Music Hall due to facial recognition. Oh yeah, LastPass hackers actually stole keys
43:1524/12/2022
Duane's Neighbor Busted in Russian Spy Ring!

Duane's Neighbor Busted in Russian Spy Ring!

No joke!
41:5017/12/2022
Attack of the AI Chat Bot!

Attack of the AI Chat Bot!

Yes, it's fascinating, but it's also dangerous!
37:5710/12/2022
Oops! LastPass Got Breached Again

Oops! LastPass Got Breached Again

LastPass got breached. What you need to know.
37:0203/12/2022
Government go for security. No get.

Government go for security. No get.

US Federal Network Hacked. Doh!
44:0626/11/2022
Beware of Mastodons Bearing Gifts

Beware of Mastodons Bearing Gifts

Mastodon Users are Vulnerable to Password-Stealing Attacks!
31:1619/11/2022
Security Scanner Leaks Data!

Security Scanner Leaks Data!

Experts Find URLScan Security Scanner Inadvertently Leaks Sensitive URLs and Data! Oh No!
35:2112/11/2022
Beware of Geek Squad Scams

Beware of Geek Squad Scams

The Geek Squad is a great service. The brand is being exploited, and non-techy people are vulnerable!
47:5305/11/2022
Hackers Get Hacked!

Hackers Get Hacked!

A vulnerability was discovered in popular hacking software that exposes the hackers!
33:0622/10/2022