Stay ConnectedA Signal and Webby award winning security podcast that you can rely on for lighthearted, practical security advice, in-depth interviews with industry experts, deep dives into data breaches, and some random but fun security games.
Join cybersecurity experts and podcast hosts, Matt Davey, Michael “Roo” Fey, Anna Eastick, and Sara Teare, every other Tuesday for fun banter and cybersecurity updates.
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Ever wondered what happens to your online accounts when you’re gone? 💭 This week, we’re joined by Erin Bury, Co-founder and CEO of Willful, to talk about the importance of digital estate planning — what it is, why it matters, and how to make it easier. Erin breaks down how to protect your online accounts, manage your digital legacy, and give your loved ones control of the information that matters most. 📝💙
In Crash Course, we’re going back to basics with a beginner’s guide to AI in 2025 — what it really means, how it works, and why it’s transforming cybersecurity. 🤖 Then in Watchtower Weekly, we uncover the rise of AI impersonator scams including fake ChatGPT tools and malicious “AI upgrades” that trick people into giving up their data. ⚠️
🏰 Watchtower Weekly
“AI Impersonators”: The darker side of AI hype. 🤖
👨🏫 Crash Course
This week: What actually is AI in 2025?
Understanding Transformer Neural Network Model in Deep Learning and NLP
🎙 Guest Interview – Erin Bury from Willful
🗣 #Ask1Password – Ask Roo Anything!
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Ever wondered how easy it is to hack a car? 🚗💻 This week, returning guest Joseph Cox, a journalist at 404 Media, joins the podcast to dive into the secret world of car hacking. Joseph explains how modern vehicles have become rolling computers, what that means for your privacy, and the surprising ways criminals are breaking into them.
In Crash Course, we unpack SIM swapping — how hackers try to hijack phone numbers to access online accounts, and what you can do to stop it. 📱🔐
Over in Watchtower Weekly, it’s game on as we look at how cybercriminals are targeting video game players and developers, from crypto-stealing titles on Steam to lawsuits in the world of Fortnite. 🎮
Plus, we celebrate a major win — Random but Memorable just picked up a Gold Signal Award! Thank you for listening and helping us make it happen. 🏆
🏰 Watchtower Weekly
Video games: How cybercriminals are targeting players and developers alike. 🎮
👨🏫 Crash Course
This week: SIM swapping
🎙 Guest Interview – Joseph Cox
🗣 #Ask1Password – Ask Roo Anything!
1Password blog: Closing the credential risk gap for AI agents using a browser
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How is the transition to passkeys going in 2025? 🔑 This week, we’re joined by Nick Steele from the Product team at 1Password to talk all things passwordless. He walks us through the current state of adoption and a brand-new standard that will change the way we move and share passkeys.
In Crash Course, we break down public-key encryption — the powerful technology that keeps your passkeys (and so much more) secure. 🔐 You’ll finally understand how those mysterious “key pairs” actually work.
Meanwhile, in Watchtower Weekly, we’re heading to the factory floor to explore how ransomware is hitting manufacturing hard — and what it really costs when production grinds to a halt. 🏭💥
Plus, in #Ask1Password we share tips on how to organize your vaults and tags like a pro, and wrap things up with another law-breaking round of Hack or Hoax?! 🧑⚖️
🏰 Watchtower Weekly
When Factories Go Dark: The Real Cost of Cyberattacks on Manufacturing. 🏭💥
👨🏫 Crash Course
This week: Public-key encryption
🎙 Guest Interview – Nick Steele from 1Password
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Identity theft affects millions of people every year — but do you really know how it works, or how to protect yourself? This week, we’re joined by Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, who shares the latest trends in identity crime and what steps you can take if it ever happens to you. 🕵️♀️🔐
In Crash Course, we break down identity theft itself: the different types, how it spirals from a single scam, and the practical steps you can take to make yourself harder to impersonate.
Plus, in Watchtower Weekly, we explore how criminals are turning the human voice into the newest attack surface. From AI voice clones to professional “callers,” we unpack why vishing scams are surging — and what shifting global policies could mean for banks, carriers, and consumers. 📞🤖
And of course, we wrap things up with an extra-fishy round of Hack or Hoax?! 🎲🐟🃏
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🏰 Watchtower Weekly
The human voice as the new attack surface. 🗣️
👨🏫 Crash Course
This week: Identity Theft
🎙 Guest Interview – Eva Velasquez from ITRC
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What does cyberwarfare really look like behind the headlines? This week, Roo sits down with Hayley Benedict, a cyber intelligence analyst at RANE, to explore the evolving world of digital conflict. From hacktivists to disinformation specialists, Hayley shares how nation states, criminals, and ideologically driven groups are blurring lines — and why data theft, disruption, and doubt remain the weapons of choice. 🎙️🛰️
In Crash Course, we cut through some industry jargon to explain Zero Trust: never assume, always verify. And in Watchtower Weekly, ransomware gets a 2025 upgrade. We cover LunaLock’s dystopian AI threats against artists, bargain-bin ransoms disrupting Swedish municipalities, and a UK car line halted by a hacker crew mash-up.
Plus, #Ask1Password tackles 1Password vs. Apple Passwords, and Hack or Hoax?! brings another almost-too-believable tale. 🧠🕵️♂️📺
🏰 Watchtower Weekly
Old-fashioned ransomware has had a glow-up.
👨🏫 Crash Course
This week: Zero Trust
🎙 Guest Interview – Hayley Benedict, RANE
🗣 #Ask1Password – Ask Roo Anything!
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Plus, join us for another instalment of our new security game, Hack or Hoax!
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Want to work in cybersecurity but don’t know where to begin? Or just curious what it takes to break into the field? This week, we’re joined by the internet’s very own Heath Adams, better known as The Cyber Mentor. He demystifies the application process and what it takes to build a career in cybersecurity – no matter your background. 👩💻💼
In Crash Course, you’ll learn about Security Fatigue and why we should all be talking about it. You’ll understand why it’s affecting so many people in the industry and how to spot the early warning signs. Plus, in Watchtower Weekly we unravel the latest in IoT vulnerabilities, and why your TV could be part of a botnet. 📺🤖
We also share an extra juicy hacking story in Hack or Hoax?! 🧃
🏰 Watchtower Weekly
When Your TV Joins a Botnet: The Latest in IoT Vulnerabilities
👨🏫 Crash Course
This week: Security Fatigue
🎙 Guest Interview – Heath Adams – The Cyber Mentor
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This episode is a family-friendly extravaganza as we unpack the secrets to secure digital parenting. We’re joined by Alanna Powers, a research specialist from the renowned Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI). 🧑🧑🧒🧒🎧 Whether you’re a parent, guardian, aunt, uncle, or family friend, today’s episode is fully loaded with tips and advice to help your family navigate the digital world with confidence.
In Watchtower Weekly, we dig into this topic further and explore how kids around the world are being exposed — and protected — in the online age. Plus, we walk through how to get the most out of 1Password Families in our newest segment: Crash Course. 👨🏫
Don’t worry, it’s not all about the kids! You’ll also learn how to create answers to security questions in 1Password, and hear us play a very spooky smart-enabled round of Hack or Hoax?! 💡👻
🏰 Watchtower Weekly
Digital Childhood: How Kids Are Being Exposed — and Protected — in the Age of Data.
👨🏫 Crash Course
This week: 1Password Families
How to use the family plan to your advantage.
🎙 Guest Interview – Alanna Powers
🗣 #Ask1Password – Ask Roo Anything!
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Ethical hacker Rachel Tobac joins us to answer a juicy question: How would she hack someone reasonably security savvy like Matt? 🕵️♀️💻
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the evolving world of social engineering, with useful tips on how to spot the latest scams and techniques. From AI-generated voice clones to terrifyingly convincing video deepfakes, Rachel breaks down the red flags — and how to fight back. 🚩💥
In Watchtower Weekly, we reveal how AI is showing up in every corner of cyber crime. 🤖💣 Plus, we dive into the importance of recovery codes and how to create them in 1Password.
🏰 Watchtower Weekly
Scams and hacking in the age of AI.
👨🏫 Crash Course
This week: Social engineering.
Get up to speed on social engineering and why it’s so effective.
🎙 Guest Interview – Rachel Tobac
🗣 #Ask1Password – Ask Roo Anything!
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We're back with a brand-new season of Random but Memorable! ✨🎉
We’re kicking things off with our highly requested productivity special — an hour jam packed with tips, tricks, and time-saving strategies to help you get the most out of 1Password.
1Password’s Allie Dusome joins the show to share her favorite keyboard shortcuts and lesser-known features that can supercharge your workflow — all while keeping your data safe and secure.
Plus, we debut our brand-new Crash Course segment and introduce a thrilling new security game: Hack or Hoax? 🕵️♂️💥
🏰 Watchtower Weekly
How Social Engineering + Third Parties Are Powering Modern Breaches:
🎙 Guest Interview – Allie Dusome
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WE NEED YOU! Our 2025 listener survey is now live, and we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’ve been with us from episode one or just joined the chaos, your feedback will make the show even better.
💬 Do you have a favourite episode? Do you secretly skip a segment? Now’s your chance to let us know — honestly, we want to hear it all.
💙 As a thank you, we’re giving three lucky listeners a free year of 1Password just for taking part. The survey takes less than five minutes and you can stay anonymous if you want to (but you’ll need to pop in your email address to enter the giveaway).
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