Podcast Episodes

Patch Tuesday: Zero-Day Alert and Patching Must-Dos ✅

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A new zero-day. 63 flaws. Endless patching chaos. This week’s #SOCBrief breaks down Microsoft’s November Patch Tuesday and what it means for your SOC. We’ll…

Published on 2 hours ago

⚠️ Insider Threats ⚠️: Ransomware Negotiators Gone Rogue

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This week, we’re digging into a case where ransomware negotiators allegedly became the attackers themselves, leveraging insider access to hit organizations …

Published on 1 week ago

The Art Of The Con (Cyber Edition) 🔐

Episode 95

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In this episode, we break down the real mechanics of social engineering, from phishing emails and text scams to vishing calls and full-on physical pen tests…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Atroposia RAT: The Malware That Scans for Its Own Exploits

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🎙️ A new threat is making waves ... Atroposia RAT, a remote access trojan that doesn’t just infiltrate systems but scans them for vulnerabilities to exploit…

Published on 2 weeks ago

CAPTCHA Con: Hackers' Evolving ClickFix Malware Trap

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“I’m not a robot.” 🤖

Hackers are exploiting fake “I’m not a robot” CAPTCHA pages to deliver malware. Host Andrew Hickman breaks down how this ClickFix attack…

Published on 3 weeks ago

RondoDox Botnet Expansion: The Shotgun Approach to IoT Exploitation

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This week on the #SOCBrief, Andrew breaks down RondoDox, a rapidly growing botnet campaign taking aim at routers, DVRs, and IoT devices worldwide. With over…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Obscura Ransomware: Unmasking a Stealthy New Threat ⚠️

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In this week’s #SOCBrief, Hickman and Peters break down Obscura ... a new ransomware variant making waves with aggressive evasion tactics, process terminati…

Published on 1 month ago

🛡️ Pen Test Potential: How Organizations Are Missing Out on Fortifying the SOC 🛡️

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What’s the real difference between a penetration test and a red team engagement, and how can each benefit your SOC? In this episode, Andrew is joined by Tan…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

2025 SECCON Debrief

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This week on #SecureAFPodcast, we’re recapping #SECCON 2025. From the keynote to the villages and everything in between, join us for a look back at the high…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

🚨 Ransomware Rising: Variants, Tactics, and Defenses in 2025 🚨

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Ransomware is evolving faster than ever, from double extortion tactics to lightning-fast attack chains. In this episode, we break down how these threats wor…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago