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Navigating Security Awareness in the Tech Industry with Erin Gallagher
In this episode Erin Gallagher, cybersecurity awareness lead at Fastly, discusses her journey into the field of security awareness and her unique approach to enhancing cybersecurity within tech compa…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Linux Backdoor Infection Scare, Massive Social Security Number Heist
In episode 325, Tom and Kevin discuss a significant backdoor threat that nearly compromised Linux systems globally, stemming from an infiltration into an open-source project called XZ Utils by attack…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Massive AT&T Data Leak, The Danger of Thread Hijacking
Episode 324 features discussions on a significant AT&T data breach affecting 73 million customers and a sophisticated thread jacking attack targeting a journalist. Co-host Scott Wright joins the disc…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
New Hotel Lock Vulnerabilities, Glassdoor Anonymity Issues
In episode 323, the hosts discuss two prominent topics. The first segment discusses a significant vulnerability discovered in hotel locks, branded as ‘Unsaflok,’ affecting 3 million doors across 131 …
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Alyssa Miller: Charting the Course Through InfoSec and Aviation
In this episode, special guest Alyssa Miller joins the hosts for an insightful and entertaining conversation covering a broad range of topics from social engineering anecdotes involving Kevin Johnson…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
The TikTok Ban Bill, Your Car is Spying on You, Signal’s Username Update
In episode 321, the hosts discuss how connected cars are sharing driving data with insurance companies, potentially leading to increased rates for drivers. They also talk about the anti-TikTok bill p…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Who’s to Blame for Hacked Social Media Accounts, Spoofed Online Meeting Requests and Malware
In episode 320, Tom and Scott discuss the contentious issue of who is accountable when Facebook or Instagram accounts are hacked, discussing potential failings on both the user’s and Meta’s part. The…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Don’t Trust Your AI Girlfriend or Boyfriend, Exposing US Government Data Collection
In Episode 319, Tom and Kevin discuss the potential data privacy risks associated with having an AI ‘girlfriend’ or ‘boyfriend’ and why one should refrain from sharing their personal data with such A…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
‘Get to Know Me’ Privacy Risks, Pros and Cons of Publicly Sharing Ring Doorbell Footage
In episode 318, we discuss the trending ‘get to know me’ posts on social media platforms like Instagram and the potential risks of sharing personal information publicly, particularly in light of pote…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
25.6 Million Dollar Deepfake Scam, Exploring Canada’s Flipper Zero Ban
In episode 317, Tom and Kevin discuss a reported deepfake scam that allegedly led to the theft of 25.6 million from a multinational company and Canada’s attempt to ban the Flipper Zero device, believ…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago