Unraveling Cybersecurity Complexity: A Conversation with Haroon Meer

Haroon Meer, an influential figure in the world of cybersecurity, takes center stage in this podcast interview. With a deep reservoir of knowledge and a track record of tackling complex security challenges, Haroon has established himself as a key player in the InfoSec domain.

As the founder of Thinkst Applied Research, Haroon brings a wealth of practical experience to the table. Join us as we explore his professional journey, from early forays into cybersecurity to pioneering innovations that have reshaped how organizations approach security.

Haroon Meer's insights go beyond the theoretical, offering a pragmatic understanding of cybersecurity issues and solutions. Dive into the intricacies of threat landscapes, security architectures, and the evolving dynamics of cyber threats as Haroon shares his perspectives on the current state of cybersecurity.

With a focus on practicality and a knack for simplifying complex concepts, Haroon Meer's interview is a must-listen for anyone interested in the nuances of cybersecurity. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by security professionals and uncover valuable takeaways that can enhance your approach to securing digital environments.

Join us as we explore the mind of a cybersecurity luminary, unraveling the layers of InfoSec intricacies with Haroon Meer in this enlightening podcast episode.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-psw-14

If you've ever wondered how attackers could go after payphones that are "smart" we got you covered! Inbar has done some amazing research and is here to tell us all about it!

Segment Resources: https://www.retro.unarmedsecurity.net/post/%D7%9E%D7%A1%D7%AA%D7%91%D7%A8-%D7%A9%D7%92%D7%9D-%D7%98%D7%9C%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%91%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%99-%D7%94%D7%95%D7%90-%D7%98%D7%9C%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%97%D7%9B%D7%9D

XSS is the number one threat?, fix your bugs faster, hacking VoIP systems, AI and how it may help fuzzing, hacker gift guides, new DMA attacks, hacking InTune, Rhode Island gets hacked, OpenWrt supply chain issues, we are being spied on, Germans take down botnet, Bill and Larry are speaking at Shmoocon!, and TP-Link bans.

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-855

Join us for this segment as we discuss government regulations and certifications as they apply to supply chain security and vulnerability management, and how understanding the mumbo jumbo can enable organizations to improve their cyber security.

In the security news, the crew, (minus Paul) get to gather to discus hacks causing disruptions, in healthcare, donuts and vodka, router and OpenWRT hacks (and the two are not related), Salt/Volt Typhoon means no more texting and 10 year old vulnerabilities and more!

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-854

The hosts discuss hacker gadgets! We'll cover what we've been hacking on lately and discuss gadgets we want to work on in the future and other gadgets we want to get our hands on.

• Paul has been working with some M5Stack devices, a guide can be found here: https://securitypodcaster.com/m5stack-hacking-guide/
• We will cover the Clockwork PI "uConsole" (RPI CM4) - https://www.clockworkpi.com/uconsole
• We want the RPI Pico 2 W and the RPI CM5 (https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/)
• Paul upgraded one of his Flipper Zeros with Momentum Firmware (https://momentum-fw.dev/)
• Paul and Larry have the new Crowview Note (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elecrow/crowview-note-empowering-your-device-as-a-laptop?ref=20bm9i)

Larry's List: Cheap Yellow Display - https://github.com/witnessmenow/ESP32-Cheap-Yellow-Display KV4P HT - https://www.kv4p.com/ Lilygo T-Deck - https://lilygo.cc/products/t-deck Helltec LoRa32 https://heltec.org/project/wifi-lora-32-v3/ NRF52840-DK - https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Nordic-Semiconductor/nRF52840-DK?qs=F5EMLAvA7IA76ZLjlwrwMw%3D%3D NRF52840 Dongle - https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Nordic-Semiconductor/nRF52840-Dongle?qs=gTYE2QTfZfTbdrOaMHWEZg%3D%3D&mgh=1 MakerDialry NRF52840 - https://wiki.makerdiary.com/nrf52840-mdk-usb-dongle/ Radioberry - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKN1PW4J

Bootkitties and Linux bootkits, Canada realizes banning Flippers is silly, null bytes matter, CVE samples, how dark web marketplaces do security, Perl code from 2014 and vulnerabilities in needrestart, malware in gaming engines, the nearby neighbor attack, this week in security appliances featuring Sonicwall and Fortinet, footguns, and get it off the freakin public Internet!

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-853

In this Hacker Heroes episode, we sit down with Aaron Turner, a highly respected figure in the realm of cybersecurity. With a career spanning decades, Aaron has established himself as a thought leader and authority on various aspects of information security.

As a seasoned cybersecurity professional, Aaron has navigated the evolving landscape of digital threats, contributing significantly to the development of strategies and solutions for protecting sensitive information. With a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of cybersecurity, he brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion.

Join us as we explore Aaron's journey in the field, from the early stages of his career to his current role as a distinguished cybersecurity expert. Throughout the conversation, Aaron sheds light on the challenges faced by professionals in the industry and shares valuable insights into the dynamic nature of cyber threats.

Aaron's expertise spans a range of cybersecurity domains, including risk management, incident response, and security policy development. Our discussion delves into the strategies and methodologies he employs to address the ever-changing landscape of cyber threats and secure digital infrastructures.

For professionals in the cybersecurity space and those keen on understanding the intricacies of digital security, this podcast episode offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from Aaron Turner's wealth of experience. Tune in to explore the multifaceted world of cybersecurity and discover the strategies that have defined Aaron's impactful career.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-psw-13

Black Hats & White Collars: We know criminal hacking is big business because we've spied on them! Ken comes on the show to talk about chasing and stalking criminals, even if it means sacrificing some of your own personal safety.

Fast cars kill people, Apple 0-Days, memory safety, poisoning the well, babble babble and malware that tries really hard to be stealthy, Palto Alto and Fortinet have some serious new vulnerabilities, open-source isn't free, but neither is commercial software, get on the TPM bus, find URLs with stealth, stealing credentials with more Palto Alto and Fortinet, the first zoom call, and one person's trash is another person's gaming PC!

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-852

Alright, so we dove deep into some pretty wild stuff this week. We started off talking about zip files inside zip files. This is a variation of old-school zip file tricks, and the latest method described here is still causing headaches for antivirus software. Then we geeked out about infrared signals and the Flipper Zero, which brought back memories of the TV-B-Gone. But the real kicker was our discussion on end-of-life software and the whole CVE numbering authority mess. Avanti's refusal to issue a CVE for their end-of-life product sparked a heated debate about cybersecurity accountability and conflicts of interest.

Ed Skoudis joins us to announce this year's Holiday Hack Challenge!

Segment Resources:

• https://sans.org/holidayhack

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-851

We chatted with Kayne about education systems security, funding for cyber tools and services, and what the future of education might look like to fill more cyber roles.

In the news: Pacific Rim, Linux on Windows for attackers, one of the worst cases of a former employee's retaliation, Zery-Day FOMO, we predicted that, hacking for fun, working hard for no PoC, an LLM that discovers software vulnerabilities, absurd fines, long usernames and Okta, and paying a ransom with dough!

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-850

We had the pleasure of finally having Dave Lewis on the show to discuss shadow IT and security debt. Dave shared some fascinating insights from his long career in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of addressing fundamental security issues and the human aspect of security. We delved into the challenges of managing shadow IT, the complexities of security debt, and the need for organizations to prioritize security practices. Overall, it was a great conversation that highlighted the ongoing struggles in our industry and the importance of learning from past mistakes to build a more secure future.

Google's cookie encryption drama, Microsoft accusing Google of shady antitrust tactics, AI shenanigans, the rejected Defcon talk and hacking traffic lights, vulnerabilities in Realtek SD card readers, the never-ending debate on quantum computing vs. cryptography, backdoors are not secrets and where we are pushing attackers, firmware leakage, more on Windows Downgrade (and UEFI locks), super nerdy Linux things, EDR is dead, well not really but more on how to make it not phone home, bypassing memory scanners, couple of Bluetooth hacking things, and a really awesome article about an IoT 0-Day that is no longer on the Internet.

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-849

Andy drops some Microsoft Windows and 365 knowledge as we discuss the details on how we get to secure by default in our Windows and cloud environments.

This week: The USB Army Knife that won't break the budget, I don't want to say EDR is useless (but there I said it), Paul's list of excellent hacking tips, FortiJump - an RCE that took a while to become public, do malware care if it's on a hypervisor?, MicroPython for fun and not for hacking?, an unspecified vulnerability, can you exploit speculative execution bugs?, scanning the Internet and creating a botnet by accident.

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-848