Podcasts

Deepfake Fraud, Data Brokers Tracking Military Personnel
In Episode 356, Tom and Kevin discuss the increasing role of deepfake technology in bypassing biometric checks, accounting for 24 percent of fraud attempts. The show covers identity fraud issues and explores ...

BTS #42 – The China Threat
In this episode, Paul Asadoorian, Allan Alford, and Josh Corman discuss the growing threat posed by China, particularly in the context of cyber operations and geopolitical ambitions. They explore the implications of ...

Why It’s Time to Leave Twitter
In episode 355, Tom discusses his decision to deactivate his Twitter accounts due to privacy concerns with Twitter’s new AI policy and changes in the blocking features. He outlines the steps for ...
Tackling Swivel Chair Syndrome
TechSpective Podcast Episode 142 Ajit Sancheti, General Manager of NG-SIEM at CrowdStrike recently joined me for an episode of the TechSpective Podcast. With years of experience in cybersecurity and as a ...

Advanced Persistent Teenagers, Okta Bug Allowed Logins Without a Correct Password
In episode 354, we discuss the emergence of the term ‘Advanced Persistent Teenagers’ (APT) as a “new” cybersecurity threat. Recorded just before the election, the hosts humorously predict election outcomes while exploring ...

BTS #41 – Pacific Rim
In this episode, Paul Asadorian, Larry Pesce, and Evan Dornbush delve into the recent Sophos reports on threat actors, particularly focusing on the Pacific Rim case. They discuss the implications of the ...

Fallout from the Change Healthcare Breach, Mortgage Wire Fraud What You Need To Know
In episode 353, we discuss the February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, resulting in the largest data breach of protected health information in history. Notifications have been sent to 100 million ...

Internet Archive Hacked, Introducing The AI Toilet Camera
In this episode, we discuss the significant data breach at the Internet Archive, affecting 33 million users. We also examine the introduction of an AI-integrated toilet camera by Throne, designed for health ...

BTS #40 – Backdoors in Backdoors – Matt Johansen
In this episode, Paul Asadoorian and Matt Johansen discuss the recent targeted attacks by Chinese threat actors, particularly focusing on the Volt Typhoon group. They explore the implications of back doors in ...

Hacked Robot Vacuums, Secret Printer Tracking Dots
In episode 351, hosts Tom and Scott explore an unusual incident where robot vacuums were hacked to shout obscenities, exposing significant IoT security issues. The discussion includes the mechanics of the Bluetooth ...