In this episode Tom, Scott, and Kevin discuss the vulnerabilities of digital license plates and the potential for hackers to exploit them. They explain what digital license plates are and how they work. The ‘Aware Much?’ segment covers...
In Episode 356, Tom and Kevin discuss the increasing role of deepfake technology in bypassing biometric checks, accounting for 24 percent of fraud attempts. The show covers identity fraud issues and explores the controversial practices of data...
In episode 353, we discuss the February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, resulting in the largest data breach of protected health information in history. Notifications have been sent to 100 million Americans, including hosts Tom and...
In this episode, host Tom Eston provides a detailed explanation of the ‘Stolen Device Protection’ for iPhones – a new security feature by Apple. This feature triggers enhanced security factors such as Face ID, Touch ID, and an hour...
In Episode 313, hosts Tom and Scott discuss the world of scambaiting, discussing what it is, the tactics used, and its effectiveness in stopping scammers. They talk about popular channels like Scammer Payback and Kitboga that show these scams in...
In episode 307, Tom and Scott debunk misinformation circulating about the iOS 17 NameDrop feature by law enforcement and others on social media. Next, they discuss the potential risks of QR code scams, detailing a real-life incident where a woman...
In this episode, Tom shows off AI generated images of a “Lonely and Sad Security Awareness Manager in a Dog Pound” and the humorous outcomes. The conversation shifts to Apple’s upcoming support for Rich Communication Services (RCS)...
In this episode, we discuss the SEC’s charges against SolarWinds’ CISO for misleading investors about a major cyberattack. Plus don’t miss our discussion about the shady world of “Classiscam Scam-as-a-Service,” a very...
In this episode, we explore the recent Okta breach where hackers obtained sensitive customer data via unauthorized access to the Okta support system. Next, we discuss the emerging threat of “quishing,” a combination of voice calls and...
In milestone episode 300, Jayson E. Street (a renowned hacker, helper, and human who has successfully robbed banks, hotels, government facilities, and Biochemical companies on five continents) joins us to share what he’s been up to recently...