Breaking Badness

Nov 20 2024 267 ep. 40 mins 71
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Where timely and relevant security meets puns and witty banter. Our goal is to keep defenders apprised of pertinent news and trends in under forty-five minutes.

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From Wingdings to Warfare: Inside the Wildest Cybersecurity Stories

Nov 20 2024 38 mins  
In this episode of Breaking Badness, we explore two fascinating cybersecurity stories. First, we delve into the unusual case of an ex-Disney employee who hacked menu systems, creating chaos in the happiest place on Earth. Next, we discuss Sophos' five-year-long battle with a determined group of attackers targeting their firewalls. Tune in as we break down the insider threat at Di

Jason Haddix on Red Team Tactics, CISO Challenges, and the Battle for Gaming Security

Nov 13 2024 44 mins  
In this episode of the Breaking Badness Cybersecurity Podcast, Jason Haddix dives into his unique journey from red teaming and pentesting to leading security teams as a CISO in high-profile organizations, including a top gaming company. Jason unpacks the distinct challenges of securing a gaming company, where risks come not only from state actors but also from clout-seeking young

194. Locate X Unleashed & APT29’s Latest Gambit: The Battle for Digital Privacy

Nov 06 2024 32 mins  
In this week’s episode of Breaking Badness, we dive deep into two major cybersecurity stories that are shaping today’s landscape. First, we explore the alarming capabilities of Locate X, a powerful smartphone tracking tool used by U.S. law enforcement without a warrant. How does it work, what are the privacy implications, and what can individuals do to protect their data? We

Inside the Mind of ‘The Gibson’: Ethics, Activism, and the Evolution of Hacking

Oct 28 2024 41 mins  
Join Kali Fencl as she dives deep into a conversation with cybersecurity veteran The Gibson. With 25+ years in InfoSec, The Gibson shares his journey from coding as a child to shaping threat intelligence and privacy-first technology today. In this episode, they discuss hacker ethics, the influential hacker groups Loft and Cult of the Dead Cow, the evolution of hacktivism, and the

193. Rogue Hackers and the Internet Archive Breach: 31 Million Accounts Exposed!

Oct 23 2024 44 mins  
In this episode of Breaking Badness, Kali, Tim, and Taylor discuss two major stories shaking up the cybersecurity world. First, a researcher has discovered how attackers are exploiting Whois data to grant themselves unprecedented superpowers in the digital space. Second, the Internet Archive suffers a breach possibly exposing 31 million accounts, raising questions about the sec

The Future of Endpoint Security: AI, EDR, and SOC Evolution

Oct 16 2024 37 mins  
In this episode of Breaking Badness, we dive deep into the evolving world of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and its critical role in modern cybersecurity. With threats advancing and the sheer volume of endpoint data skyrocketing, AI and deep learning are becoming game changers in threat detection and prevention. Join us as Carl Froggett, CIO at Deep Instinct, and Melissa

Cracking the Code: API Security, Mobile Myths, and Real-World Threats

Oct 09 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of Breaking Badness, we dive deep into the critical world of API security and governance, uncovering key strategies to keep data safe in today’s threat landscape. Special guests Matthias Friedlingsdorf (iVerify), Tristan Kalos (ESCAPE), and Aqsa Taylor (Gutsy) join the conversation to share their experiences with detecting advanced threats like Pegasus, the impo

Defending Your Digital Domain: AI, Ransomware, and the Power of Reputation

Oct 02 2024 30 mins  
In this episode of Breaking Badness, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity with three industry leaders: Raymond Dijkxhoorn, CEO of SURBL; Nabil Hannan, Field CISO at NetSPI; and Jason Mar-Tang, Field CISO at Pentera. They explore the critical role of domain reputation in combating phishing and spam, how AI is reshaping both offensive and defensive cybersecurity s

Achieving Cyber Resilience through Vulnerability Management and Supply Chain Security

Sep 25 2024 25 mins  
In this special Black Hat edition of Breaking Badness, Part 2 of a 5 Part Series, we dive deep into the world of vulnerability management, cyber resilience, and supply chain security. Our expert guests—Jacob Graves, Director of Solution Architecture at Gutsy, Theresa Lanowitz, Chief Evangelist at Level Blue, Pukar Hamal, CEO at SecurityPal, and Vinay Anand, Chief Product Office

AI’s Role in Cybersecurity: From EDR Evolution to Generative AI Threats and Supply Chain Risks

Sep 18 2024 22 mins  
In this special Black Hat edition of the Breaking Badness Cybersecurity Podcast, Part 1 of a 5 Part Series, we dive deep into how artificial intelligence is transforming the cybersecurity landscape. Our guests—Mark Wojtasiak (VP of Product at Vectra AI), Carl Froggett (CIO at Deep Instinct), Dan Fernandez (Staff Product Manager at Chainguard), and Marcus Ludwig (CEO of Ticura)�