The 443 - Security Simplified

Latest Episodes:

Psychic Signatures Apr 26, 2022

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This week on the podcast we cover a critical and easily-exploited vulnerability in how some recent versions of Java handle cryptography. We also discuss the latest in a series of alerts from CISA and international intelligence organizations on cyber threats to critical infrastructure. Finally, we end with a condensed overview of the latest internet security report from the WatchGuard Threat Lab.

Hidden Hafnium Apr 18, 2022

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This week on the podcast, we cover the latest evasion and persistence techniques from the state-sponsored threat actors known as Hafnium. Then, we dive into the world of ICS and SCADA devices to discuss the latest joint-agency alert from the US Government. We then round out the episode by highlighting some recent research into spoofing using Unicode BiDi (Bi-Directional) characters.

Patch Management Lag Apr 04, 2022

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This week on the podcast we discuss one of the most rampant yet easily resolved risks facing many organizations today, not installing vendor-supplied security fixes. We'll cover some of the reasons why organizations might fall behind on patching as well as the potentially serious consequences. After that, we cover the latest 0-day Chromium vulnerability before a quick chat about the latest in US cybersecurity legislation.

The Rise and Fall of Lapsus$ Mar 28, 2022

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This week on the podcast we cover the hacking organization Lapsus$ including their tactics, targets, and how they ended up with several members arrested last week. After that, we cover the cyber cold war and threats of Russian revenge attacks against the US energy sector that prompted classified meetings with potentially targeted organizations.

SATCOM Security Mar 21, 2022

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This week on the podcast, we cover a CISA alert on securing satellite communications (SATCOM) in the wake of several recent incidents involving providers and networks in eastern Europe. After that, we check in on the TSA's cybersecurity rules for pipeline distribution networks and how adoption is going so far in the industry.

US-Backed Cryptocurrency Mar 14, 2022

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This week on the podcast, we cover last week's Executive Order from the White House that lays the foundation for a United States Central Bank Digital Currency, or CBDC, and what it means for the future of Cryptocurrency. We also discuss recent research from Mandiant on APT41, a Chinese threat actor that has recently turned their sights on US state governments.

Conti Leaks Mar 10, 2022

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This week on the podcast we cover the recent leaks highlighting the inner workings of the Conti ransomware group that started with chat logs and grew to entire source code dumps. We then round out the episode by discussing the recent Nvidea breach and how some of the stolen information might fuel future attacks.

Rewind: Can We Trust Facial Recognition Feb 28, 2022

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This week on the podcast we dig back into our archives for an episode that originally aired back in July 2020 where we discussed one of our analysts first-hand research into facial recognition biases.

BGP-Powered Crypto Theft Feb 22, 2022

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This week on the podcast we cover a cryptocurrency heist that abused the backbone of the internet to steal millions of dollars of coins. In related news, we also cover the FBI's new Virtual Asset Exploitation Team and their focus on tracking cryptocurrency-related cybercrime as well as a recent alert on business email compromise from the same agency.

Russia, Fighters of Cybercrime? Feb 14, 2022

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This week on the podcast we cover Russia's latest crackdown on cybercriminals within their borders and try to answer the "why now?" question. We also discuss a multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency recovery by the US Justice Department including the arrest of two New Yorkers allegedly responsible for the 2016 Bitfinex hack.