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Hello and welcome to this podcast series that is going to focus on the various fields of cybersecurtiy. Although I will attempt to cover various fields, I will focus more on vulnerability researchers (VR). If you want to learn more about reverse engineering, what it's like to work in VR, and other exploitations, follow my podcast :)

DEC 8

Donncha - Security Lab (Amnesty International)

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Donncha Ó Cearbhaill, a hacker-turned-human-rights-defender who now leads the Security Lab at Amnesty International. He has spoken at many conferences about the abuses of spyware, such as 37C3 and Hexacon 2025. Big thanks to Donncha for taking time from his busy schedule to have a chat with me. Support the show

59 min
OCT 3

Pod2g - The early days (iOS)

Send us a text [This episode was recorded back in July, adjust the part regarding MTE] In this episode, Cyril (Pod2G) takes us back to the early days of iOS jailbreaking: exploring the hacks, the race to release jailbreaks, and reflecting on how much the scene has changed compared to today. We go over his time at Apple and other security research companies, VR company culture and how he is trying to change that as the new VP of research at Epsilon. Support the show

1h 4m
SEP 26

Pink Draconian - Ethical Hacker

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Robbe (aka Pink Draconian). We go over HackTheBox, the world of bug bounty hacking, and penetration testing. Robbe shares hacking tips, insights into hacking AI, and some of the interesting bugs he has discovered and reported through a bug bounty platform. He also talks about the challenges he has faced in bug bounty programs, including difficulties with vendors and other obstacles. Support the show

1h 10m
AUG 12

Henri - IDA Pro developer

Send us a text Today we are meeting up with Henri, a developer at Hex-Rays. He has been working on IDA Pro, one of the most popular reverse engineering tools out there. We discuss everything IDA, from his first internship at Hex-Rays, to working on special iOS support features. Henri is also somewhat of a quirky person, and he gives us an insight on his work-life balance, his tips & tricks to stay focused and optimize your productivity... Lastly, we answered questions from the community, specific to IDA. Hope you enjoy! Find him on twitter @hdemoff_. If you can, I encourage you to support this podcast as I no longer have a job :D Support the show

1h 31m
JUN 6

Amat Cama - Vulnerability Researcher

Send us a text In this interview, we sit down with Amat Cama, a renowned security researcher, to trace his journey from studying computer science to competing in CTFs, starting out in penetration testing, and eventually shifting to vulnerability research for top-tier companies. Amat shares his experiences at Pwn2Own, the transition from CTF challenges to real-world exploitation, and the intricacies of crafting reliable exploits. We dive into his perspective on offense versus defense and the motivation that drives him to stay in such a demanding field. He also talks about knowledge sharing through trainings, the importance of community and networking, and what a good VR candidate looks like. If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show

48 min
MAY 15

Pinkflawd - Malware Reverse Engineering

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Pinkflawd, a talented reverse engineer to explore her unique journey into the field. She shares how she first got involved in reverse engineering through a women-only competition and offers advice for newcomers interested in following a similar path. We discuss her school background, her work detecting malware in the cloud, and her professional experience at some big companies. She talks about her involvement with BlackHoodie, her favorite reverse engineering tools, and contributions to open-source projects like Radare. We also dive into the challenges of working in the industry, staying motivated, dealing with failure, and handling imposter syndrome. She also offers insights on preparing and giving technical talks, and shares a story about analyzing a nation-state sponsored malware. Finally, we discuss her thoughts on VR, potential future projects, and wrap up with parting tips for aspiring security researchers. If you are interested in blackhoodie, wether as a sponsor or an attendee, I suggest you go visit https://blackhoodie.re :)) Thanks for listening! If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show

59 min
FEB 7

Pancake - Radare2 Open-source reverse engineering tool

Send us a text Sergi Alvarez, also known as “Pancake”, is the author of the open-source reverse engineering tool called Radare2 and the founder of the security conference R2con. In this episode, we sit down with Pancake to explore the origins of radare2 and R2Con, his journey in developing his expertise, and where decompilers fit into the equation. We’ll also discuss the role of AI in Radare, his experience collaborating with other developers in the open-source community, and the lessons he’s learned/what he might do differently if he could start over. https://rada.re/n/ If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show

1h 14m
JAN 26

Sparkey & Jonpalmisc - From piracy to hacking iPhones

Send us a text Ben (aka Sparkey) and Jon (aka jonpalmisc) are two security researchers that, over the years, speciliazed in iOS hacking. Although Jon initially had a different plan in mind, he soon realized that reverse engineering and bug hunting were essential to achieving his goals. Sparkey, on the other hand, began exploring on his own, creating his first jailbreak while still in high school. Both of them had very different learning techniques, and share with us how they learned to reverse engineer. Over time, they've honed their expertise in reversing iOS devices and now share insights into what it's like working in this field. Come and have a listen, you won't be disappointed :) If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show

49 min
JAN 8

Siguza - iOS Hacker (Part 2)

Send us a text Hello everyone, and welcome back to part 2 of the Siguza interview. In this episode, we talk about tools, toxicity in the VR world, video games, work life balance and Siguza fun facts! If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show

1h 6m
12/27/2024

Siguza - iOS Hacker (Part 1)

Send us a text Ever wondered how iOS jailbreaks work or what it’s like to dive deep into the world of security research? In this video, we sit down with Siguza, a well-known iOS hacker and jailbreak developer, to chat about everything from his early days in tech to his beginnings in iOS jailbreaking. We cover all kinds of topics: What jailbreaking is and why people do itHow Siguza got into iOS hackingThe challenges of reverse engineering and finding exploitsStories about malicious apps, app store security, and side-loadingPlus, Siguza shares his thoughts on things like work-life balance, collaborating with others, and whether you really need a degree to make it in tech. If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show

1h 15m
09/19/2024

From Influencer Marketing to Cybersecurity Strategy

Send us a text There are so many different fields in cybersecurity, and strategy is one of them. From aligning with frameworks like ISO and NIS2 to understanding what an ISMS entails and why companies prioritize these audits, there's a lot to uncover. In this episode, Mathilda dives deep into the essentials of cyber strategy, explaining its importance in the broader cybersecurity landscape. She will also tell us how and why she decided to go into cybersecurity strategy after completing a master's in marketing. If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show

35 min
09/01/2024

Hacker becomes blue teamer

Send us a text Alaa shares his journey from hacker (red teamer) to defender (blue teamer), offering valuable insights on how to break into cybersecurity. He discusses what you need to know to master offensive security and whether you should consider transitioning to the defensive side. You'll also hear about the essential certifications to pursue and practical tips on landing a job in cybersecurity. If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show

34 min

12 Episodes

Hello and welcome to this podcast series that is going to focus on the various fields of cybersecurtiy. Although I will attempt to cover various fields, I will focus more on vulnerability researchers (VR). If you want to learn more about reverse engineering, what it's like to work in VR, and other exploitations, follow my podcast :)

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pamoutaf
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

12
Rating

Clean
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