Best Civilian Roles In Security Podcasts (2025)

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Hacker Movies Then vs Now [Threat Vector] 47:06

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38m ago47:06

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We dive into a nostalgic yet revealing journey through classic hacker films, from WarGames to The Net and beyond, to assess what they got right, what they wildly imagined, and what those stories say about culture, fears, and cyber reality today. David Moulton, Senior Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42 talks with Ben Hasskamp, Global Content…

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Identifying vulnerabilities in space with Bigbear.ai. [Deep Space] 21:22

40m ago21:22

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Please enjoy this encore of T-Minus Deep Space. BigBear.ai is at the forefront of innovation for national security, and is committed to supporting the critical infrastructure driving America’s competitive edge. The company deploys cutting-edge Al, machine learning, and computer vision solutions to defend critical operations and win with decision ad…

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Hacktivists go galactic. 25:32

2h ago25:32

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Report sheds light on cyber activity targeting space-related organizations during the Gaza War. Russian threat actor targets US civil engineering firm. FBI says $262 million has been stolen in account takeover scams this year. HashJack attack tricks AI browser assistants. London councils disrupted by cyberattacks. Russia’s Gamaredon and North Korea…

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Message in the malware. 23:50

8h ago23:50

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CISA warns of spyware targeting messaging apps. CodeRED, this is not a test. Infostealer campaign spreads via malicious Blender files. Shai-Hulud’s second coming. Real estate finance firm SitusAMC investigates breach. Dartmouth College discloses Oracle EBS breach. Dave Bittner is joined by Tim Starks, Senior reporter from CyberScoop, to discuss the…

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Inside the 2025 US-China Economic and Security Commission Report: Key Findings and Recommendations 31:55

2d ago31:55

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The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission has just released its 2025 annual report to Congress. The annual report’s analysis and recommendations are a crucial source of information for Congress, the executive branch, and observers of US-China relations. This year’s report includes 28 key recommendations for Congress. On this episode of C…

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A midseason takeaway. [CISO Perspectives] 46:37

3h ago46:37

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In this mid-season episode, Kim takes a step back to reflect on the conversations he has had so far. During the episode, Kim sits down with N2K's own Ethan Cook to connect the dots across episodes, diving into how new technologies are impacting longstanding challenges, both from a security standpoint and from an attacker's view. Whether you're catc…

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Inside job interrupted. 33:51

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CrowdStrike fires an insider who allegedly shared screenshots with hackers. Google agrees, it wasn’t Salesforce. Cox Enterprises confirms Oracle EBS breach. Alleged Transport for London hackers plead not guilty. Hackers exploit new WSUS bug to deploy ShadowPad backdoor. Iberia discloses breach of customer data. Harvard discloses voice-phishing brea…

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How realistic is A House of Dynamite? [T-Minus Deep Space] 36:03

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The new Netflix movie A House of Dynamite, chronicles what happens when the unthinkable unfolds. How realistic is it? We ask the movie’s advisor and expert, Lieutenant General Daniel Karbler (Ret.). Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Want to hear your co…

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Satya Gupta: Rising to your contribution. [CTO] [Career Notes] 9:55

6h ago9:55

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Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Co-founder and CTO of Virsec, Satya Gupta shares his story of how he has over 25 years of expertise in embedded systems, network security and systems architecture. He also talks about how a colleague of his told him something that resinated with him, he said " that was really a remarkable statement that I h…

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DataTribe's Cyber Innovation Day: Cyber: The Wake of Tech Innovation. [Special Edition] 47:53

8h ago47:53

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On this Special Edition podcast, we share a panel from DataTribe's Cyber Innovation Day 2025, "Cyber: The Wake of Tech Innovation." The podcast tech host panel included Dave Bittner, host of CyberWire Daily podcast, Maria Varmazis, host of T-Minus Space Daily podcast, and Daniel Whitenack, co-host of Practical AI podcast, sharing a wide-ranging dis…

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Two RMMs walk into a phish… [Research Saturday] 24:00

1d ago24:00

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Alex Berninger, Senior Manager of Intelligence at Red Canary, and Mike Wylie, Director, Threat Hunting at Zscaler, join to discuss four phishing lures in campaigns dropping RMM tools. Red Canary and Zscaler uncovered phishing campaigns delivering legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools—like ITarian, PDQ, SimpleHelp, and Atera—to gai…

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AI meets the chain of command. 27:52

1d ago27:52

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Cyber Command names a new head of AI. The UK introduces its long-delayed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. Researchers highlight a critical Oracle Identity Manager flaw. Salesforce warns customers of a third-party data breach. Italy’s state-owned railway operator leaks sensitive information. SonicWall patches firewalls and email security devices.…

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Inside Jingle Thief Cloud Fraud Unwrapped [Threat Vector] 36:10

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In this special episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Senior Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42, sits down with Stav Setty, Principal Researcher at Palo Alto Networks, to unpack Jingle Thief a cloud-only, identity-driven campaign that turned Microsoft 365 into a gift card printing press. Stav explains how the Morocco based group kno…

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Eviction notice for Media Land. 33:49

11h ago33:49

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The US and allies sanction Russian bulletproof hosting providers. The White House looks to sue states over AI regulations. The US Border Patrol flags citizens’ “suspicious” travel patterns. Lawmakers seek to strengthen the SEC’s cybersecurity posture. A new Android banking trojan captures content from end-to-end encrypted apps. A hidden browser API…

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The oversized file that stalled the internet. 29:46

5d ago29:46

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Cloudflare’s outage is rooted in an internal configuration error. The Trump administration is preparing a new national cyber strategy. CISA gives federal agencies a week to secure a new Fortinet flaw. MI5 warns that China is using LinkedIn headhunters and covert operatives to target lawmakers. Experts question the national security risks of TP-Link…

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A morning without Cloudflare. 34:54

16h ago34:54

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Cloudflare suffers a major outage. Google issues an emergency Chrome update. Logitech discloses a data breach. CISA plans a major hiring push. The House renews the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. The GAO warns military personnel are oversharing online. Tech groups urge governments worldwide to reject proposals that weaken or bypass enc…

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Fraud and Identity [CISO Perspectives] 40:14

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Managing identity has been an evolving challenge as networks have only continued to grow and become more sophisticated. In this current landscape, these challenges have only become further exacerbated with new emerging technologies. In this episode of CISO Perspectives, host ⁠Kim Jones⁠ sits down with Richard Bird from Singular AI to discuss this e…

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The rise of AI-driven cyber offense. 35:23

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The Pentagon is spending millions on AI hacking. The New York Times investigates illicit crypto funds. Researchers uncover widespread remote code execution flaws in AI inference engines. Police in India arrest CCTV hackers. Payroll Pirates use Google Ads to steal credentials and redirect salaries. A large-scale brand impersonation campaign delivers…

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Chenxi Wang: Overcoming the obstacle of fear. [Venture Capital] [Career Notes] 9:52

11d ago9:52

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Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Founder and general partner of Rain Capital, Chenxi shares her story and how she conquered and got over the obstacle of fear to reach her goals in life. " I realized a lot of times my obstacle is my own fear rather than a real obstacle" Wang states, she also shares her story of breaking glass ceilings as a …

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When clicks turn criminal. [Research Saturday] 24:25

12d ago24:25

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Dr. Renée Burton, Vice President of Threat Intelligence from Infoblox, is sharing the team's work on "Deniability by Design: DNS-Driven Insights into a Malicious Ad Network." Infoblox returns with new threat actor research uncovering Vane Viper, a Cyprus-based holding company behind PropellerAds—one of the world’s largest advertising networks. The …

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Operation spyGPT. 30:01

12d ago30:01

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Anthropic reports China-linked hackers used Claude AI in an automated espionage campaign. Google reconsiders its upcoming “Developer Verification” policy for Android. AT&T customers affected by two data breaches in 2024 can now file claims. Nearly 10,000 Washington Post employees were affected by a data breach. ASUS and Imunify360 patch critical fl…

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404: Cybercrime not found. 29:15

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Operation Endgame expands global takedowns. The U.S. is creating a Scam Center Strike Force. Microsoft rolls out its delayed “Prevent screen capture” feature for Teams. Proton Pass patches a clickjacking flaw. Researchers uncover previously undisclosed zero-day flaws in both Citrix and Cisco Identity Services Engine. Android-based digital picture f…

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Closing cracks before hackers do. 31:05

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Patch Tuesday. Google sues a “phishing-as-a-service” network linked to global SMS scams, and launches “private ai compute.” Hyundai notifies vehicle owners of a data breach. Amazon launches a bug bounty program for its AI models. The Rhadamanthys infostealer operation has been disrupted. An initial access broker is set to plead guilty in U.S. feder…

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The Trump-Xi Summit and Future of US-China ties 30:44

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On October 30, US President Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea. It was their first face-to-face meeting in 6 years. There was a lot at stake in this meeting for the US and China, as well as for the rest of the world. In my view, the outcome is best described as a fragile truce. The path forward for US-China relations rema…

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The changing face of fraud. [CISO Perspectives] 36:51

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Fraud has always been a consistent challenge. As the world has continued to become increasingly interconnected and as new technologies have become widely available, threat actors have continued to evolve their tactics. In this episode of CISO Perspectives, host ⁠Kim Jones⁠ sits down with Mel Lanning from the Better Business Bureau to discuss fraud …

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Transitioning from service to civilian life. [T-Minus Deep Space] 30:05

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Lieutenant Rob Sarver and Alex Gendzier are the authors of Warrior to Civilian: The Field Manual for the Hero's Journey, the definitive guide to transition to civilian life for veterans and their spouses and families. The book aims to provide actionable advice to veterans looking for work, while coaching those in hiring positions to give veterans t…

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Rebooting the government, one cyber law at a time. 29:54

17d ago29:54

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Ending the government shutdown revives an expired cybersecurity law. The DoD finalizes a new model for building U.S. military cyber forces. A North Korean APT exploits Google accounts for full device control. The EU dials back AI protections in response to pressure from Big Tech companies and the U.S. government. Researchers discover a critical vul…

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Michael DeBolt: From acting to cyber. [Intelligence] [Career Notes] 7:38

18d ago7:38

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Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Chief intelligence officer at Intel 471, Michael shares his story where he started as an actor and quickly changed over to intelligence and what the transition was like for him. Michael grew up wanting to be an actor and even was able to land some acting jobs, after going into the Marine Corps he decided to…

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A fine pearl gone rusty. [Research Saturday] 23:59

19d ago23:59

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Tal Peleg, Senior Product Manager, and Coby Abrams, Cyber Security Researcher of Varonis, discussing their work and findings on Rusty Pearl - Remote Code Execution in Postgres Instances. The flaw could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a database server’s operating system, leading to potential data theft, destruction, or lateral move…

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Legislating in the shadow of hackers. 21:27

19d ago21:27

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The CBO was hacked by a suspected foreign actor. Experts worry Trump’s budget cuts weaken U.S. cyber defenses. Regulation shapes expectations. ClickFix evolves on macOS. Notorious cybercrime groups form a new “federated alliance.” Congressional leaders look to counter China’s influence in 6G networks. An EdTech firm pays $5.1 million to settle data…

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The role of AI in Zero Trust. [CyberWire-X] 23:25

21d ago23:25

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Zero Trust has been top of mind for years, but how is AI changing what that actually looks like in practice? In this episode of CyberWire-X, Dave Bittner is joined by Deepen Desai, Chief Security Officer at Zscaler, to discuss the transformative impact of AI on Zero Trust security frameworks. The discussion outlines how AI enhances threat preventio…

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Stomping out critical bugs. 23:07

21d ago23:07

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Cisco patches critical vulnerabilities in its Unified Contact Center Express (UCCX) software. CISA lays off 54 employees despite a federal court order halting workforce reductions. Gootloader malware returns. A South Korean telecom is accused of concealing a major malware breach. Russia’s Sandworm launches multiple wiper attacks against Ukraine. Ch…

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From small charges to big busts. 22:48

22d ago22:48

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Operation “Chargeback” takes down global fraud networks. An investigation reveals the dangers of ADINT. M&S profits plunge after a cyberattack. Google patches a critical Android flaw. Asian prosecutors seize millions from an accused Cambodian scam kingpin. Ohio residents are still guessing water bills months after a cyberattack. Houston firefighter…

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Honour, Country, Sacrifice: Capturing the Faces of Service with Trevor Godinho 35:17

22d ago35:17

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Acclaimed Toronto-based editorial photographer Trevor Godinho joins host Barry Pitcher, CEO of Commissionaires Nova Scotia, to discuss his powerful portrait series, Honour Country Sacrifice. This moving project captures the stories and faces of Canadian Armed Forces members, past and present, highlighting the diversity and humanity behind the unifo…

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A storm brews behind the firewall. 25:02

22d ago25:02

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China-Linked hackers target Cisco firewalls. MIT Sloan withdraws controversial “AI-Driven Ransomware” paper. A new study questions the value of cybersecurity training. Hackers exploit OpenAI’s API as a malware command channel. Apple patches over 100 Security flaws across devices. A Florida-based operator of mental health and addiction treatment cen…

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Privacy needs where you least expect it. [CISO Perspectives] 36:08

23d ago36:08

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When discussing privacy risks, many often look to implementing strong encryption, secure data storage practices, and data sanitization processes to help ensure sensitive information remains protected. Though these practices are good and should be prioritized, many often miss other key areas that need just as much focus. As the internet of things ha…

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FCC resets cyber oversight. 26:02

24d ago26:02

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The FCC plans to roll back cybersecurity mandates that followed Salt Typhoon. The alleged cybercriminal MrICQ has been extradited to the U.S. Ransomware negotiators are accused of conducting ransomware attacks. Ernst & Young accidentally exposed a 4-terabyte SQL Server backup. A hacker claims responsibility for last week’s University of Pennsylvani…

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Arti Lalwani: Supporting and being the change. [Risk Management] [Career Notes] 8:28

25d ago8:28

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Risk Management and Privacy Knowledge Leader at A-LIGN, Arti Lalwani shares her story from finance to risk management and how she made the transition. Arti started her career in finance after graduating with a finance degree. Quickly learning the field was not for her, she decided to dip her toes into the tech world. She credits her mentors for hel…

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Attack of the automated ops. [Research Saturday] 19:40

26d ago19:40

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Today we are joined by Dario Pasquini, Principal Researcher at RSAC, sharing the team's work on WhenAIOpsBecome “AI Oops”: Subverting LLM-driven IT Operations via Telemetry Manipulation. A first-of-its-kind security analysis showing that LLM-driven AIOps agents can be tricked by manipulated telemetry, turning automation itself into a new attack vec…

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CISA’s steady hand in a stalled senate. 24:55

27d ago24:55

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CISA says cooperation between federal agencies and the private sector remains steady. Long-standing Linux kernel vulnerability in active ransomware campaigns confirmed. A Chinese-linked group targets diplomatic organizations in Hungary, Belgium, and other European nations. A government contractor breach exposes data of over 10 million Americans. Lu…

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The Malware Mash! 3:06

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Happy Halloween from the team at N2K Networks! We hope you share in our Halloween tradition of listening to the Malware Mash. You can check out our video ⁠here⁠. Lyrics I was coding in the lab late one night when my eyes beheld an eerie sight for my malware threat score began to rise and suddenly to my surprise... It did the Mash It did the Malware…

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Dial M for malware. 26:19

28d ago26:19

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A Texas telecom confirms a nation-state attack. A global outage disrupts Azure and Microsoft 365 services. Malicious npm packages steal sensitive data from Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. Hacktivists have breached multiple critical infrastructure systems across Canada. Major chipmakers spill the TEE. TP-Link home routers fall under federal scrut…

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Logging off in Myawaddy. 28:27

29d ago28:27

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Explosions rock a shuttered Myanmar cybercrime hub. The Aisuru botnet shifts from DDoS to residential proxies. Dentsu confirms data theft at Merkle. Boston bans biometrics. Proton restores journalists’ email accounts after backlash. Memento labs admits Dante spyware is theirs. Australia accuses Microsoft of improperly forcing users into AI upgrades…

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Windows servers under siege 24:32

30d ago24:32

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WSUS attacks escalate as emergency patch fails to fully contain exploited flaw. Schneider Electric and Emerson are listed among victims in the Oracle EBS cyberattack. Google debunks reports of a massive GMail breach. A new banking trojan mimics human behavior for stealth. Sweden’s power grid operator confirms a cyberattack. Italian spyware targets …

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The Fourth Plenum: Decoding China's Roadmap to 2030 30:15

1M ago30:15

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From October 20-23, the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party held its Fourth Plenum in Beijing, marking an important moment as the Party sets the direction for China’s development for the next five years. The session adopted recommendations for the 15th Five-Year Plan, endorsing Xi Jinping’s goals of high-quality development, scientific…

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The impact of data privacy on cyber. [CISO Perspectives] 42:04

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Privacy is one of the most universally valued rights. Yet, despite its importance, data breaches exposing millions of people's sensitive information have become routine. Many have come to assume that their personal data has already been, or inevitably will be, compromised. Despite this reality, prioritizing privacy is more important than ever. In t…

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The UN’s big push for global cybercrime rules. 24:41

1M ago24:41

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The UN launches the world’s first global treaty to combat cybercrime. A House Democrats’ job portal left security clearance data exposed online. A new data leak exposes 183 million email addresses and passwords. Threat actors target Discord users with an open-source red-team toolkit. A new campaign targets unpatched WordPress plugins. The City of G…

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Derek Manky: Putting the rubber to the road. [Threat Intelligence] [Career Notes] 9:38

1M ago9:38

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Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Chief Security Strategist and VP of Global Threat Intelligence at FortiGuard Labs, Derek Manky, shares his story from programmer to cybersecurity and how it all came together. Derek started his career teaching programming because he had such a passion for it. When he joined Fortinet, Derek said putting wher…

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A look behind the lens. [Research Saturday] 24:30

1M ago24:30

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Noam Moshe, Claroty’s Vulnerability Research Team Lead, joins Dave to discuss Team 82's work on "Turning Camera Surveillance on its Axis." Team82 disclosed four vulnerabilities in Axis.Remoting—deserialization, a MiTM “pass-the-challenge” NTLMSSP flaw, and an unauthenticated fallback HTTP endpoint—that enable pre-auth remote code execution against …

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The spy who sold out. 28:52

1M ago28:52

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A former defense contractor is charged with attempting to sell trade secrets to Russia. Researchers uncover critical vulnerabilities in TP-Link routers. Microsoft patches a critical Windows Server Update Service flaw. CISA issues eight new ICS advisories. “Shadow Escape” targets LLMs database connections. Halloween-themed scams spike. Our guest is …