AI Deepfake Scams — CEO Impersonations https://www.darkreading.com The “AI Hacking Era” — Tools for Good and Bad https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/report-claims-the-era-of-ai-hacking-has-arrived-good-and-bad-actors-leveraging-ai-in-cybersecurity-arms-race/ Tea App Data Breach — Trusting the Wrong Apps https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/08/07/tea-app-flo-data-breach-safety-privacy/
Aug 21, 2025•38 min•Ep. 32
Temu under scrutiny: U.S. states sue over alleged data/privacy/security risks https://www.wsj.com/articles/temu-lawsuits-pit-states-against-a-digital-superpower-6a1d6432 Surge in phishing impersonating Google, Microsoft, Apple, Spotify users https://www.wsj.com/articles/temu-lawsuits-pit-states-against-a-digital-superpower-6a1d6432 Lovense IoT vulnerabilities expose email and allow account takeover https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_data_breaches?utm_source=chatgpt.com This podcast is availab...
Aug 06, 2025•29 min•Ep. 31
Scott, Craig and special guest Cameron DiGangi discuss USDoD hacker arrested, Government fed up with ransomware and TrickMo malware on Android devices. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/10/brazil-arrests-usdod-hacker-in-fbi-infragard-breach/ https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/18/that-must-end-government-urges-new-thinking-on-ransomware-payments.html https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickmo-malware-steals-android-pins-using-fake-lock-screen/ https://online.fliphtml5.com/pkkbx/ctjf/#p=51 Th...
Oct 21, 2024•54 min•Ep. 30
Parents are using AirTags to keep track of their kids, but it could stop them from learning important habits https://www.insider.com/why-parents-using-airtags-track-kids-2023-5 8 million people hit by data breach at US govt contractor Maximus https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/8-million-people-hit-by-data-breach-at-us-govt-contractor-maximus/ New SEC Rules Require U.S. Companies to Reveal Cyber Attacks Within 4 Days https://thehackernews.com/2023/07/new-sec-rules-require-us-companies...
Aug 07, 2023•57 min•Ep. 29
Man uses an Apple AirTag to track down stolen motorcycle to Chicago alley https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-uses-an-apple-airtag-to-track-down-stolen-motorcycle-to-chicago-alley/3189405/ Tax preparers shared personal data with Meta, Google: Senate report https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4093026-tax-preparers-shared-personal-data-with-meta-google-senate-report/ Typo directs millions of US military emails to Mali by mistake https://cybernews.com/news/typo-us-military-emails-mali/ Whit...
Jul 24, 2023•37 min•Ep. 28
8Base ransomware gang escalates double extortion attacks in June https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/8base-ransomware-gang-escalates-double-extortion-attacks-in-june/ Over 100,000 Stolen ChatGPT Account Credentials Sold on Dark Web Marketplaces https://thehackernews.com/2023/06/over-100000-stolen-chatgpt-account.html Over 100,000 Stolen ChatGPT Account Credentials Sold on Dark Web Marketplaces https://thehackernews.com/2023/06/over-100000-stolen-chatgpt-account.html...
Jul 03, 2023•52 min•Ep. 27
City of Dallas shut down IT services after ransomware attack https://securityaffairs.com/145723/cyber-crime/city-of-dallas-ransomware-attack.html ChatGPT-Themed Scam Attacks Are on the Rise https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/chatgpt-scam-attacks-increasing/ Apple and Google are working together to limit AirTag stalking https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/2/23707920/apple-google-airtag-stalking-bluetooth-tracker-alert-standard This episode is sponsored by www.darkcryptonite.com...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 26
European authorities warned FIFA World Cup attendees against downloading the official tournament app named Hayya as well as the healthcare app Ehteraz. The two apps may collect location data without permission. https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/euro-authorities-world-cup-fans/ Nonprofit organization is suing the state of Massachusetts on behalf of thousands of low-income families who were collectively robbed of more than a $1 million in food assistance benefits by card skimming devices ...
Nov 21, 2022•47 min•Ep. 25
Twitter Verified Status Users Flooded with Scams https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/twitter-verified-status-users/ Vodafone Italy discloses data breach after reseller hacked https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vodafone-italy-discloses-data-breach-after-reseller-hacked/ Dropbox discloses unauthorized access to 130 GitHub source code repositories https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/137975/hacking/dropbox-account-hacked-2fa-jpg.html This episode is sponsored by www.DarkCryponite...
Nov 07, 2022•43 min•Ep. 24
Scott and Craig discuss the following headlines: Crypto-Thieves Cost Victims 53 Times What They Make https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cryptothieves-cost-victims-53/ NSA Cyber Specialist, Army Doctor Charged in US Spying Cases https://www.securityweek.com/nsa-cyber-specialist-army-doctor-charged-us-spying-cases Fast Company shuts website after hack sends 'obscene' Apple News notifications https://www.reuters.com/technology/fast-companys-website-shuts-after-apple-news-feed-hacked-2022-09...
Oct 03, 2022•40 min•Ep. 23
Scott and Craig discuss building materials giant Knauf hit by Black Basta ransomware gang, Unpatched GPS Tracker Bugs Could Let Attackers Disrupt Vehicles Remotely, Russian Hackers Tricked Ukrainians with Fake "DoS Android Apps to Target Russia” and Cyber Tip of the Week involving Crypto scams via PayPal. This episode is sponsored by www.DarkCryptonite.com https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/building-materials-giant-knauf-hit-by-black-basta-ransomware-gang/ https://thehackernews.com/2...
Jul 25, 2022•43 min•Ep. 22
This week, Scott and Craig discuss "Leaked Audio From 80 Internal TikTok Meetings Shows That US User Data Has Been Repeatedly Accessed From China", "new Android malware has been downloaded over 3 million times and still found on the Google Play Store" and "Florida waitress cons 99-year-old for nearly $600k to spend on vacations" as well as the cyber tip of the week. This episode is sponsored by www.DarkCryptonite.com https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emilybakerwhite/tiktok-tapes-us-user-data-...
Jul 18, 2022•58 min•Ep. 21
Scott and Craig discuss Ukrainian cybersecurity officials disclose two new hacking campaigns, Europol Busts Phishing Gang Responsible for Millions in Losses and Facebook phishing campaign that breached millions of accounts is still active even after its discovery. Our cyber tip of the week is all about phishing. This episode is sponsored by Dark Cryptonite. Dark Cryptonite stops ransomware, malware and phishing in their tracks eliminating cybercrime, fraud and information warfare. Dark Cryptonit...
Jun 27, 2022•56 min•Ep. 20
Scott and Craig discuss Lumos System Can Find Hidden Cameras and IoT Devices in Your Airbnb or Hotel Room, Attackers can control touchscreens remotely using GhostTouch, and Oil and gas companies take cyber resilience pledge https://thehackernews.com/2022/05/lumos-system-can-find-hidden-cameras.html https://thehackernews.com/2022/05/attackers-can-use-electromagnetic.html https://www.itsecurityguru.org/2022/05/27/oil-and-gas-companies-take-cyber-resilience-pledge/...
May 30, 2022•44 min•Ep. 19
This week Scott and Craig open the show (apologies for sound issues at the top of the episode) by discuss and new book release of Hacker's Movie Guide: The Complete List of Hacker and Cybersecurity Movies (2022-23 Edition). They also discuss 3 stories involving researchers finding three vulnerabilities in Qualcomm and MediaTek mobile chips, 3 flaws present in Lenovo laptops that can give attackers a way to drop highly persistent malware and the FBI has stated that the Black Cat ransomware gang, ...
Apr 25, 2022•38 min•Ep. 18
Scott and Craig discuss joint cybersecurity advisory issued by CISA, NSA, FBI, and the Department of Energy, Wind turbine company Nordex is still trying to recover from a cyberattack, evidence of LockBit ransomware found in the network of a regional U.S. government agency. This episode is sponsored by www.DarkCryptonite.com https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-warns-of-govt-hackers-targeting-industrial-control-systems/ https://www.securityweek.com/wind-turbine-giant-nordex-scramblin...
Apr 18, 2022•43 min•Ep. 17
Scott and Craig discuss criminal hackers harvesting sensitive customer data from Apple, Facebook, Discord and possibly Snap using fake subpoena requests, Wyze knew hackers could remotely access cameras for three years and said nothing, Verizon blames ‘bad actors’ for the spam text you got from your own number and the cyber tip of the week on security updates of firmware, software, operating systems, etc. Scott and Craig also introduce their new sponsor, www.DarkCryptonite.com https://krebsonsecu...
Apr 04, 2022•43 min•Ep. 16
This week, Scott and Craig discuss Hacking group Lapsus$ claims to have leaked the source code for Bing, Cortana, and other Microsoft products, Android password-stealing malware infects 100,000 Google Play users and Anonymous hacking Russian printers to print "the people of Russia must find horror in Putin's actions." over 100,000 times. Scott and Craig also discuss the pros and cons or Apple's App Store compared to Google Play App store as the cyber tip of the week. This episode is sponsored by...
Mar 28, 2022•39 min•Ep. 15
Scott and Craig discuss Russian hackers exploiting MFA vulnerability to attack different companies, Germany's Federal Office for Information Security, BSI, has warned companies against using Kaspersky antivirus products, Netflix is starting to crack down on password sharing and our CYBER TIP of the WEEK on password reuse. This episode is sponsored by www.Cyberlitica.com.
Mar 21, 2022•50 min•Ep. 14
Scott and Craig discuss Lapsus$ hacking group attack on Samsung, Anonymous claims on hacking Russian TV and how cybersecurity companies Cloudflare, Clidstrike and Ping Identity offering free services to critical U.S. infrastructure. They also discuss the attempted social engineering attack through email spoofs of their own company as the cyber tip of the week. This episode is sponsored by www.Cyberlitica.com https://techcrunch.com/2022/03/07/samsung-breach-source-code/?guccounter=1 https://fortu...
Mar 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 13
Scott and Craig discuss Hacker group Anonymous alleged breach of Vladimir Putin's yacht, Ukrainian WordPress websites seeing a 10x increase in cyber attacks, researchers demonstrate new side-channel attack on homomorphic encryption and cyber tip of the week: MFA. This episode is sponsored by www.Cyberlitica.com . https://www.insider.com/hackers-change-call-sign-of-putin-linked-superyacht-to-fckptn-2022-3 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukrainian-sites-saw-a-10x-increase-in-attacks...
Mar 07, 2022•40 min•Ep. 12
Scott and Craig discuss 3 stories related to Russian attacks against Ukraine including a mass text message cyber operation against Ukranian soldiers and citizens, Russian cyberattack against Ukrainian banks and government websites and Biden's cyberwarfare tactical options against Russia. This episode is sponsored by www.Cyberlitica.com https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/disturbing-mass-text-operation-terrorizes-ukraine-as-russian-troops-move-in/ar-AAUdejJ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/23/cybera...
Feb 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 11
Scott and Craig discuss Honorlock's new attempt to lure in students cheating remotely, a married couple that allegedly laundered $3.6 in Bitcoin before producing an awful rap video and a new software tool that can actually Unredact pixelated text making it readable. They also discuss Paypal, Twitter and Ebay related scams and offer some tips to stay safe. This episode is sponsored by Cyber Coast to Coast. https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/16/22937125/honorlock-remote-proctor-cheating-honeypot-fake...
Feb 21, 2022•47 min•Ep. 10
Scott and Craig discuss the FBI advisory on hackers writing code that could disrupt critical infrastructure, the warning signs and ways to avoid romantic scams on the internet and why ID.me cannot keep up with the U.S. government's needs. This episode is sponsored by www.cyberlitica.com https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2022/02/fbi-ransomware-attackers-have-code-halt-critical-infrastructure/361808/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-says-americans-lost-547-million-to-romance-...
Feb 14, 2022•51 min•Ep. 9
Scott and Craig discuss the railway ransomware hacktivism in Belarus, Deadbolt ransomware infecting QNAP servers, cybersecurity skills gap interview with SecureWorks and this week's cyber tip of the week on ransomware attacks. This episode is sponsored by Cyberlitica. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/01/hactivists-say-they-hacked-belarus-rail-system-to-stop-russian-military-buildup/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-force-installs-update-after-deadbolt-ransom...
Jan 31, 2022•48 min•Ep. 8
Scott and Craig begin with a suspicious letter that Craig's wife received from NY Dept. of Labor regarding unemployment fraud and ID theft. They then discuss a new report detailing how vulnerable medical IoT devices are, how an angry developer posted corrupt code on GitHub and Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Blizzard Activision. This episode is sponsored by Cyberlitica. https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/19/22891440/internet-connected-medical-devices-vulnerable https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/...
Jan 24, 2022•50 min•Ep. 7
Scott and Craig discuss a new theme song for the podcast, a ransomware attack on a jail in New Mexico, QR code parking meter scam in Texas and a Tesla owner that claims to use his Tesla Model 3 to mine cryptocurrency. This episode is sponsored by Cyberlitica. https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/11/22878471/ransomware-attack-new-mexico-jail-lockdown-cameras-bernalillo-county https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/us-police-parking-meters-phishing-qr-codes/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/oth...
Jan 17, 2022•49 min•Ep. 6
Scott and Craig discuss the new bandwidth allocated to make Wi-Fi 6E faster and more reliable, how Apple's AirTags are being used to stalk people and steal cars and a roundup of some of CES 2022's most intriguing security gadgets. This episode is sponsored by Cyberlitica - Proactive Cybercrime Intelligence www.cyberlitica.com https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/28/22857852/6ghz-wifi-win-fcc-wi-fi-6e-7-att-spectrum https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/apple-airtag-carjackers/ https://www.popsci.com/re...
Jan 10, 2022•49 min•Ep. 5
Scott and Craig discuss medical devices facing ransomware risks, fake postage scam and NSO Pegasus spyware group has new owners in Poland. This episode is sponsored by Cyberlitica. https://thehackernews.com/2022/01/are-medical-devices-at-risk-of.html https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2021/fake-postage-stamp.html https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/europe/1641241855-report-poland-bought-nso-spyware-after-meeting-with-netanyahu...
Jan 04, 2022•43 min•Ep. 4
Scott and Craig discuss the widespread Log4j exploit, consumer survey on big tech trust and walk-through metal detector vulnerabilities discovered. This episode is sponsored by Cyberlitica.
Dec 27, 2021•36 min•Ep. 3
