Wouldn't it be great if you could navigate the treacherous landscape of software vulnerabilities like a pro? That's exactly what we're serving up in our latest podcast episode. Together with our dedicated team, we dissect the upsurge of these vulnerabilities, the recent discovery of a toolkit targeting Apple, Mac OS, and stolen chat GPT credentials. We even do a deep dive into the complex CVE system. Our insightful discussion sheds light on how these vulnerabilities have grown over time, largely due to the evolution of software development.

Are you constantly second-guessing whether to update your software due to the fear of breaking things? You're far from alone. Hang out with us as we share our personal anecdotes dealing with software updates, security patches and the puzzling catch-22 situation that arises. In an alarming revelation, we also walk you through the recent compromise of over 101,000 OpenAI chat GPT account credentials. If you’re a user, this is an episode you can't afford to miss. 

Imagine living in a world where data breaches are the new golden age. That's the reality we're grappling with, and there's no denying the risks associated with storing data on an internet-connected database. From discussing malicious targeted ad campaigns to delving into the dangers of certain browsers, this episode is a rollercoaster of cybersecurity insight. We round off by examining how data breaches have shaped cybersecurity history. Tune in and arm yourself with the knowledge to combat the rapidly evolving world of software vulnerabilities and cybersecurity.

The Audit - Episode 22

Want to understand the dark underbelly of cyberspace? Join us as we take a deep dive into recent data breaches at T-Mobile, discussing why fewer customers were impacted this time around compared to the January API attack. Get insights on how negligence in security could lead to government oversight and understand the power consumers can wield by voting with their feet. Learn how the fines collected from such breaches could fund cybersecurity improvements in vulnerable entities such as school districts.

Curious about the consequences of data breaches? We shed light on the implications of the cover-up by Uber's former CSO, who narrowly escaped jail time, and the devastating impact of the Next Gen Healthcare breach affecting a million individuals. We also explore the rise of bug bounties as a popular tool among companies and stress the importance of credibility in the realm of ethical hacking. 

Ever wondered about the value of your personal information to hackers? We break down how hackers can misuse social security numbers, addresses, and names, and discuss the increasingly specialized roles within a cyber attack. Discover the sinister world of data brokers, who split and resell your personal information, and the challenges of resetting social security numbers. We also delve into how medical records can be weaponized and highlight the need for cybersecurity audits to safeguard data. 

Listen in, as we offer a compelling analysis of the attacker's viewpoint, the significance of logging activities, and why some attackers end up dwelling within systems for long periods. We also discuss the security maturity needed to protect a company from future breaches once they've been hit. If you're at all concerned about the safety of your personal data, you won't want to miss this deep dive into the murky world of data breaches and cybersecurity.

For this episdoe we are joined by Eric Pesik, the Deputy General Counsel at Seagate Technology. Eric, walks us through how he has been using generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, AI image generators and AI voice overs to speed up his workflow when creating presentations for his colleagues. The crew also discusses how AI will broadly impact other sectors.  

A conversation between Nick Mellem, Eric Palms, and Matt Starland about the future of passwords through the lens of IT. The team notes a general lag time behind current threats and the technology already available to upgrade security protocols and the lack of large-scale adoption and upgrades. Passwords may eventually have to be left behind for new technologies such as biometrics. It is largely agreed that there needs to be a change to a password-less approach to mitigate end-user security risks. Join us for this stimulating and timely discussion. Help us spread this important info by liking, downloading, subscribing and inviting your friends to listen to The Audit. Video version now available on our YouTube channel.

A discussion with ITAL members Eric Brown and Scott Rysdahl with Micah Kryzer. Micah is a pentester by day but also works alongside the ITAL team. In this episode the crew overviews certificates, a big topic that transcends any one vendor or environment. Certificates are like an electronic passport meant to uniquely identify a person, computer or application on a network. This specific family of vulnerabilities discussed affects the Microsoft Active Directory certificate services, which is Microsoft’s own built-in PKI or public key infrastructure included with Window’s servers and domains. Micah walks us through a pentest demo illustrating the ways this system can be exploited as well as providing tips on how to protect business networks from this attack. 

An in-depth conversation with former CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) of the Minnesota Judicial and Metropolitan Council, Gretchen White. ITAL’s own Eric Brown and Gretchen discuss topics including the day-to-day grind of advocating for funding and implementing security protocols, how to prioritize security needs and access risk on a budget, reporting structure, and how to effectively impact change within an organization. Chalk full of tips, Gretchen, has expertise in communicating organizational needs to decision makers and has some priceless nuggets to share with up-and-coming CISO’s and those who work under their guidance.  

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This week, we are speaking with Dennis Pelton about his expertise in hardware. He makes badges for all the major security conferences and loves to share his knowledge in this space. #security #hacking #wifi #rubberducky #hardware #defcon #schmoo #defcon #bsides

Continue the conversation with guest, Matt Starland, as we dive further into security in the news. How do these breaches happen and how can they be prevented? Find out today on The Audit. 

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Traveling for Spring Break, vacation, or work? Join The Audit and guest ethical hacker, Matthew Wold, to hear best practices for keeping your journey cyber-secure. 

In this episode, The Audit discusses day-to-day operations in the industry with cybersecurity expert, Nate Ristine. From creating and hunting down phishing emails, to the emotional aspect of social engineering, find out what tools Nate uses to make it all happen.