In this episode, we welcome cybersecurity researcher and YouTube legend John Hammond. John shares insights from his career at Huntress and his popular YouTube channel, where he creates educational content on cybersecurity. He introduces his new platform, Just Hacking Training, aimed at providing affordable, high-quality training. John also discusses current trends in cybercrime, the role of AI in attacks, and provides tips on avoiding social engineering. The episode highlights an upcoming Capture the Flag event hosted by Snyk, and how Just Hacking Training offers access to archived CTF challenges for continuous learning. Tune in for an engaging conversation on the state of cybersecurity and practical advice for staying secure.
** Links mentioned on the show **
John’s “Just Hacking Training”
https://www.justhacking.com/
Snyk Fetch the Flag CTF Event – February 27, 2025 9am-1pm ET
https://snyk.io/events/ctf/
Connect with John Hammond
https://johnhammond.org/links
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