Alright, so we dove deep into some pretty wild stuff this week. We started off talking about zip files inside zip files. This is a variation of old-school zip file tricks, and the latest method described here is still causing headaches for antivirus software. Then we geeked out about infrared signals and the Flipper Zero, which brought back memories of the TV-B-Gone. But the real kicker was our discussion on end-of-life software and the whole CVE numbering authority mess. Avanti's refusal to iss...
Nov 14, 2024•2 hr 44 min
We chatted with Kayne about education systems security, funding for cyber tools and services, and what the future of education might look like to fill more cyber roles. In the news: Pacific Rim, Linux on Windows for attackers, one of the worst cases of a former employee's retaliation, Zery-Day FOMO, we predicted that, hacking for fun, working hard for no PoC, an LLM that discovers software vulnerabilities, absurd fines, long usernames and Okta, and paying a ransom with dough! Visit https://www.s...
Nov 07, 2024•2 hr 48 min
We had the pleasure of finally having Dave Lewis on the show to discuss shadow IT and security debt. Dave shared some fascinating insights from his long career in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of addressing fundamental security issues and the human aspect of security. We delved into the challenges of managing shadow IT, the complexities of security debt, and the need for organizations to prioritize security practices. Overall, it was a great conversation that highlighted the ongoing ...
Oct 31, 2024•2 hr 50 min
Andy drops some Microsoft Windows and 365 knowledge as we discuss the details on how we get to secure by default in our Windows and cloud environments. This week: The USB Army Knife that won't break the budget, I don't want to say EDR is useless (but there I said it), Paul's list of excellent hacking tips, FortiJump - an RCE that took a while to become public, do malware care if it's on a hypervisor?, MicroPython for fun and not for hacking?, an unspecified vulnerability, can you exploit specula...
Oct 24, 2024•3 hr 7 min
New security and vulnerability research is published every day. How can security teams get ahead of the curve and build architecture to combat modern threats and threat actors? Tune-in to a lively discussion about the threat landscape and tips on how to stay ahead of the curve. Segment Resources: https://blog.qualys.com/vulnerabilities-threat-research/2024/07/01/regresshion-remote-unauthenticated-code-execution-vulnerability-in-openssh-server Air gaps are still not air gapped, making old exploit...
Oct 17, 2024•2 hr 58 min
"Code of Honor: Embracing Ethics in Cybersecurity" by Ed Skoudis is a book that explores the ethical challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals in today's digital landscape. The book delves into the complex moral dilemmas that arise in the field of cybersecurity, offering guidance on how to navigate these issues while maintaining integrity. The authors provide practical advice and real-world examples to help readers develop a strong ethical framework for decision-making in their cybersecuri...
Oct 10, 2024•2 hr 15 min
This episode of Paul Security Weekly features John Hammond, a senior security researcher from Huntress, discussing malware analysis. Hammond dives into the analysis of Ocean Lotus attacks, highlighting the use of stealthy techniques like alternate data streams and DLL side-loading. The conversation also touches on the challenges of combating attackers who leverage ‘bring your own vulnerable driver’ techniques to gain kernel-level privileges. The hosts discuss the need for secure-by-default confi...
Oct 02, 2024•3 hr 7 min
This week in the security news, Dr. Doug and Larry explore various technological advancements and their implications with a healthy dose of nostalgia, particularly focusing on health monitoring through Wi-Fi signals, the misconceptions surrounding 5G connectivity, the importance of understanding internet speed needs, and the cybersecurity threats facing water systems. They also discuss the potential chaos that could arise from infrastructure failures and the vulnerabilities present in automated ...
Sep 26, 2024•2 hr 59 min
Apple drops a lawsuit to avoid exposing secrets, what does it mean for the security industry if MS locks down the kernel?, exploding pagers, more things from the past: Adobe Flash exploits, robots get rid of your data, PKFail is still a thing, Android TV malware is back: now with conspiracy theories, DMA attacks, gamers are not nation-state attackers, the story of a .MOBI Whois server, a better bettercap, and when not to trust video baby monitors. Gain insights into the CISA KEV straight from on...
Sep 19, 2024•2 hr 54 min
Lee comes on the show to discuss: EU CRA - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyber Resilience Act - its impact on bringing products to market and the challenges of enforcing such laws that require products to be "Secure" Recent legislation on disputes for federal agency fines - Chevron deference rule - supreme court decision, uncertainty, more or less clarity - proven in the first court case? opens to more litigation - https://www.nrdc.org/stories/what-happens-if-supreme-court-ends-chevron-deference...
Sep 12, 2024•3 hr 5 min
Exploring the Hacking Landscape with Mark Loveless, AKA SimpleNomad Dive into the intricate world of cybersecurity with our featured guest, Mark Loveless, widely known by his handle SimpleNomad. With a rich history in the realm of information security, Mark is a seasoned professional, researcher, and thought leader. Mark's journey spans decades, marked by a commitment to uncovering vulnerabilities and understanding the ever-changing threat landscape. As a prominent figure in the cybersecurity co...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Larry and Helen walk us through the AI supply chain landscape. Learn what goes into building and using AI models and the dangers that could lurk within. Segment Resources: Community efforts on AIBOM topic: https://github.com/aibom-squad This week: I want all the firmware, its not just TP-Link, CVEs for malware, BLE and your health, faking your own death, serial ports, stealthy Linux malware, call this number, finding all the Wordpress plugin vulnerabilities! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/...
Aug 30, 2024•3 hr 2 min
Every week here on the show we talk about vulnerabilities and exploits. Typically we recommend that organizations remediate these vulnerabilities in some way. But how? And more importantly, which ones? Some tools we have to help us are actually not all that helpful at time, such as: Mitre Att&ck - Don't get me wrong, this is a great project and Adam and team is doing a great job. However, its not a complete picture as we can't possibly know about every attack vector (or can we?). People seem...
Aug 22, 2024•2 hr 59 min
Early on in his career Spaf was working with microcode and continued to work on technical projects. As time went on he realized that focusing on the non-technical work, such as policies and shaping our thinking, would help move the needle. Borrowing concepts from his book on the subject, we will delve into some cybersecurity myths such as: Are users really the weakest link? Are cybersecurity vendors truly incentivized to provide better security? Do we agree on what cybersecurity really means? - ...
Aug 15, 2024•3 hr 9 min
This week, Downgrade attacks, bootloader fun, check your firmware before you wreck your firmware, you've got mail server issues, Ivanti is the new Rhianna, you should update your BIOS, Openwrt dominates, and attacking the security tools for fun and profit! Learn what is most interesting at hacker summer camp this year! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-838...
Aug 08, 2024•3 hr 8 min
John is one of the foremost experts in UEFI and joins us to talk about PK Fail! What happens when a vendor in the supply chain accidentally loses a key? It's one of the things that keeps me up at night. Well, now my nightmare scenario has come true as a key has been leaked. Learn how and why and what you can do about it in this segment! Hacking traffic lights (for real this time), the Docker API strikes again, access Github deleted data, using EDR to elevate privileges on Windows, computers I ne...
Aug 01, 2024•3 hr 22 min
Doug and the Security Weekly crew talk about vulnerabilities, are we patching the right things? This is the burning question. We will try to answer it. Segment Resources: https://blog.sonicwall.com/en-us/2024/04/patch-tuesday-which-vulnerabilities-really-need-prioritizing/ Segment description coming soon!The Crowdstrike incident: what happened and what we can do better, people forget what 0-Day really means, shutting off the heat in January, honeypot evasion and non-functional exploits, what not...
Jul 25, 2024•3 hr 5 min
Thinking about getting a 3D printer or have one and need a good primer? Check out this segment, we live 3D print a Captain Crunch whistle and talk all about 3D printing for hackers! Segment Resources: Slides used in this segment: https://files.scmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/3D-Printing-for-Hackers.pdf Major 3D Printer Websites: https://vorondesign.com/ https://www.prusa3d.com/ https://www.creality.com/ https://bambulab.com/ https://elegoo.com Major 3D File libraries: https://printable...
Jul 18, 2024•3 hr 2 min
Bats in your headset, Windows Wifi driver vulnerabilities, Logitech's dongles, lighthttpd is heavy with vulnerabilities, node-ip's not vulnerability, New Intel CPU non-attacks, Blast Radius, Flipper Zero alternatives, will OpenSSH be exploited, emergency Juniper patches, and the D-Link botnet grows. Iceman comes on the show to talk about RFID and NFC hacking including the tools, techniques, and hardware. We'll also talk about the ethics behind the disclosure of vulnerabilities and weaknesses in ...
Jul 11, 2024•3 hr 31 min
Exploring the Hardware Hacking Realm with Joe Grand, AKA Kingpin Joe Grand, also known by his hacker pseudonym "Kingpin," stands as a prominent figure in the cybersecurity landscape. With an extensive background in hardware hacking, reverse engineering, and embedded systems, Joe has carved a niche for himself as a respected authority in the field. As a seasoned security professional, Joe has contributed significantly to the cybersecurity community through his expertise and innovation. With a car...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 44 min
This may be controversial, however, we've been privately discussing how organizations benefit from penetration testing and vulnerability scanning. Do you still need these services as a critical part of your security program? Can't you just patch stuff that is missing patches? Tune in for a lively debate! Zyxl NAS devices are under attack and the exploit is pretty simple, A new UEFI vulnerability with a name that some people don't like, that time you setup a load balancer and forgot about it, I l...
Jun 27, 2024•2 hr 52 min
Exploring the Strategic Minds in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Dave Aitel Welcome to an enlightening episode of our podcast, where we sit down with Dave Aitel, a prominent figure in the cybersecurity landscape. With a robust background in offensive security and an extensive career spanning various facets of the industry, Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insights to our discussion. As the Founder and CEO of Immunity Inc., a leading cybersecurity company, Dave has played a pivo...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 29 min
We will discuss LLM security in general and some of the issues covered in the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs! Segment Resources: https://genai.owasp.org/ Skyrocketing IoT vulnerabilities, bricked computers?, MACBORG!, raw dogging source code, PHP strikes again and again, if you have a Netgear WNR614 replace it now, Arm Mali, new OpenSSH feature, weird headphones, decrypting firmware, and VPNs are still being hacked! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https:/...
Jun 12, 2024•2 hr 54 min
Josh comes on the show to discuss all things related to vulnerability tracking and scoring, including the current issues with various systems and organizations including NIST, CVE, Mitre, CVSS, NVD, and more! Segment Resources: NVD blog post Josh wrote: https://anchore.com/blog/navigating-the-nvd-quagmire/ Josh's Latest post: https://opensourcesecurity.io/2024/06/03/why-are-vulnerabilities-out-of-control-in-2024/ Josh's podcasts: https://opensourcesecurity.io/category/podcast/ https://hackerhist...
Jun 06, 2024•2 hr 44 min
Making The World A More Secure Place: Joshua Corman's Journey and Insights Welcome to an insightful podcast episode featuring Joshua Corman, a prominent figure in the realm of cybersecurity. With a wealth of experience and a keen understanding of the evolving threat landscape, Joshua has established himself as a thought leader and influencer in the cybersecurity community. In this episode, we explore Joshua's professional journey, from his early days in the industry to his current position as a ...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 11 min
The Security Weekly crew and special guest Seemant Sehgal explore what PTaaS involves, how it differs from traditional penetration testing, and why it's becoming a crucial service for companies of all sizes to protect their digital assets. We'll discuss the how PTaaS is using the latest technologies (e.g machine learning), the benefits of having a third-party service, and real-world scenarios where PTaaS has successfully thwarted potential security breaches. PTaaS can be a game-changer in enhanc...
May 23, 2024•2 hr 52 min
Has cryptocurrency done more harm than good? Our guest for this segment has some interesting views on its impacts! Vulnrichment (I just like saying that word), Trustworthy Computing Memo V2, SSID confusion, the Flipper Zero accessory for Dads, the state of exploitation, Hackbat, Raspberry PI Connect, leaking VPNs, exploiting faster?, a new Outlook 0-Day?, updating Linux, and a 16-year-old vulnerability. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://sec...
May 16, 2024•3 hr 13 min
In this RSAC 2024 South Stage Keynote, Mikko Hyppönen will look back at the past decade of ransomware evolution and explore how newer innovations, like AI, are shaping its future. Illuminating the Cybersecurity Path: A Conversation with Jeremiah Grossman Join us for a compelling episode featuring Jeremiah Grossman, a prominent figure in the cybersecurity landscape. As a recognized expert, Jeremiah has played a pivotal role in shaping the discourse around web security and risk management. Jeremia...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 56 min
The Security Weekly crew discusses some of the latest articles and research in cryptography and some background relevant subtopics including the race against quantum computing, key management, creating your own crypto, selecting the right crypto and more! https://www.globalsecuritymag.com/keysight-introduces-testing-capabilities-to-strengthen-post-quantum.html https://malware.news/t/reversinglabs-hashing-algorithm/81418 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chromes-new-post-quant...
May 02, 2024•3 hr 4 min
On February 27, 2024, PCAST (President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology) sent a report to the President with recommendations to bolster the resilience and adaptability of the nation’s cyber-physical infrastructure resources. Phil was part of the team that worked on the report and comes on the show to talk about what was recommended and how we implement the suggestions. This week the crew discusses: When TVs scan your network, bad things can happen, PuTTY is vulnerable, Crush FTP, ...
Apr 25, 2024•2 hr 51 min
