In this episode, we explore the arrival of passwordless Google accounts that use “passkeys,” which offer enhanced usability and security. We discuss the benefits of passkeys over traditional passwords, but also why passkeys are not quite ready for prime time use. Next, we discuss Google Domains’ introduction of new top-level domains (TLDs) like .zip and […]

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In this episode we discuss a recent Twitter security incident that caused private tweets sent to Twitter Circles to become visible to unintended recipients. Next, we discuss the collaboration between Apple and Google to develop a specification for detecting and alerting users of unauthorized tracking using devices like AirTags. Finally, we explore the US government’s […]

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In this episode we debunk the fearmongering surrounding “juice jacking,” a cyber attack where attackers steal data from devices that are charging via USB ports. Next, we dive into a case where a photographer tried to get his photos removed from an AI dataset, only to receive an invoice instead of having his photos taken […]

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In this episode we speak with Kai Roer, a renowned author, security culture coach, and CEO of Praxis Security Labs. Kai shares his career journey in cybersecurity and emphasizes the importance of building a strong security culture within organizations. He identifies the biggest impediments to a good security culture and offers actionable steps that organizations […]

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Is Arkansas taking the right step to protect children online? A new law passed in the state makes it illegal for minors to use social media without their parent or guardian’s consent. Over 60 Android apps on the Google Play Store with more than 100 million downloads have been infiltrated by the new “Tekya” malware. […]

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Law enforcement agencies across 17 countries have cracked down on Genesis Market, one of the largest criminal marketplaces, resulting in the arrests of 120 people globally. Popular family safety app, Life360, has been used by sex traffickers to monitor and control their victims, highlighting the increasing use of GPS technology by criminals. A recent news […]

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Clearview AI provided police with 30 billion scraped images from Facebook, raising concerns over privacy and the potential misuse of facial recognition technology. A victim of a phone hack shares their story of how their credit card was stolen, highlighting the vulnerability of personal information and the chain of events that happen when someone’s identity […]

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The CEO of TikTok was criticized by Congress for his “worthless” assurances regarding the app’s privacy and security. But what is the real motivation for Congress attempting to ban TikTok? Should we be concerned that AI language models like ChatGPT are a privacy nightmare? Not just for businesses but for anyone using it? Researchers have […]

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In this episode we discuss Google’s discovery of 18 zero-day vulnerabilities in Samsung’s Exynos chipsets. We examine an AI-assisted social engineering campaign that combines emerging technologies with classic techniques. Finally, we look at a new method of ATM fraud where thieves use glue to disable card readers and trick customers into using the tap function […]

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On this episode, Tom Eston discusses empathy in cybersecurity with Andra Zaharia, host of the Cyber Empathy Podcast. We talk about finding her passion for contributing to the industry and the importance of empathy in cybersecurity. We cover how empathy relates to cybersecurity in the industry, the importance of being empathetic in our roles as […]

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