Breaking Badness

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Where timely and relevant security meets puns and witty banter. Our goal is to keep defenders apprised of pertinent news and trends in under forty-five minutes.

  1. Why DNS Is Still the Biggest Blind Spot in Threat Intelligence

    JUL 10

    Why DNS Is Still the Biggest Blind Spot in Threat Intelligence

    In this episode, DomainTools' Daniel Schwalbe is joined by Renee Burton (Infoblox), Raymond Dijkxhoorn (Surbl), and Peter Lowe (FIRST.org) to unpack the inaugural DomainTools Intelligence Report and what it reveals about DNS-based threats in 2024. The panel digs into evolving detection challenges, the pitfalls of domain scoring, the growing complexity of threat actor behavior, and why industry collaboration continues to lag. They explore topics like aging domains, TLD abuse, data sharing barriers, and the creative lengths bad actors go to avoid detection. Whether you're building threat intel tools or blocking domains at the edge, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone in DNS-based security.

    47 min
  2. From Newsroom to Threat Room: Audra Streetman’s Journey into Cybersecurity

    JUL 3

    From Newsroom to Threat Room: Audra Streetman’s Journey into Cybersecurity

    In this episode of Breaking Badness, Kali Fencl sits down with Audra Streetman, a former journalist turned threat intelligence analyst at Splunk. Audra shares her journey from local newsrooms to the frontlines of cybersecurity, detailing how her storytelling skills translate directly into threat research. Audra walks us through how ransomware attacks like JBS Foods and the Excellion breach sparked her pivot into cyber. She dives deep into persistent threat tactics, such as file transfer appliance exploitation, the growing risk of cloud infrastructure attacks, and North Korean IT worker scams. If you're a cybersecurity professional, a curious career switcher, or someone looking to stay ahead of threat actor trends, this episode delivers real insight with practical relevance.

    17 min
  3. Exposing Your Attack Surface on Purpose: API Chaos, AI Risk, and Quantum Reality

    JUN 26

    Exposing Your Attack Surface on Purpose: API Chaos, AI Risk, and Quantum Reality

    Exposing Your Attack Surface on Purpose: API Chaos, AI Risk, and Quantum Reality by DomainTools

    24 min
  4. Zero-Knowledge Threats, Shadow AI, and the Future of Cyber Attribution

    JUN 18

    Zero-Knowledge Threats, Shadow AI, and the Future of Cyber Attribution

    In this RSA Conference 2025 special episode, we dive into the evolving world of cyber attribution, AI-powered threat tactics, and real-world incident response in AWS and GCP environments. Our guests include: ● Tal Darsan and Etay Maor from Cato Networks, discussing stealthy attacker techniques, AI-powered evasion, and lessons from ransomware groups like Medusa, Play, and Hunters International. ● Yonaten Khen from Hunters, who walks us through how his team discovered a privilege escalation vulnerability in Google Workspace and what it reveals about modern cloud attacks.

    40 min
  5. Inside Ransomware’s Supply Chain: Attribution, Rebrands, and Affiliate Betrayal

    JUN 11

    Inside Ransomware’s Supply Chain: Attribution, Rebrands, and Affiliate Betrayal

    In this RSA Conference 2025 special episode, we explore two critical frontiers shaping the future of cybersecurity. First, Jon DiMaggio (Author of The Ransomware Diaries, Analyst1) breaks down the hidden supply chains behind ransomware gangs, including the economics of affiliate betrayal and the challenge of accurate attribution. He walks us through his methodology for identifying ransomware rebrands like BlackCat and RansomHub using evidence-based frameworks designed to eliminate human bias. Then we’re joined by Matt Radolec (VP of Incident Response at Varonis), who brings a fresh perspective on talent development in cybersecurity. Drawing from his keynote "From Gamer to Leader", Matt argues that gamers possess untapped potential as cybersecurity professionals and it’s time to design leadership pipelines like quest lines. From ransomware negotiations on underground forums to using AI-enhanced playbooks and transforming threat response teams into RPG-style guilds, this episode blends technical insight with cultural reflection.

    45 min
  6. Beyond the Perimeter: How Attackers Use Domains, Phishing & AI and How to Fight Back

    JUN 4

    Beyond the Perimeter: How Attackers Use Domains, Phishing & AI and How to Fight Back

    Welcome to a special RSAC 2025 episode of the Breaking Badness Cybersecurity Podcast! Today, we delve into the critical role of domains in modern cyber attacks. From sophisticated nation-state operations to AI-powered phishing kits and malicious browser extensions, domains are the foundational infrastructure for threat actors. Host Kali Fencl is joined by four leading cybersecurity experts Joe Slowik, Robert Duncan, John Fokker and Vivek Ramachandran to break down how domains are weaponized and what organizations can do to defend themselves on this ever-evolving frontline

    1h 8m
  7. It Takes a Village to Secure AI

    MAY 28

    It Takes a Village to Secure AI

    In this episode of Breaking Badness, we sit down with Raji Vannianathan, a cybersecurity leader at Microsoft driving the charge on AI security and safety. Raji shares her experience leading the team responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of AI vulnerability disclosures, building proactive safety frameworks, and cultivating a global community of AI security researchers. From developing Microsoft's AI Bug Bar to launching the "Guardians of AI Safety" Discord community, she brings both vision and practical strategies to a rapidly evolving field. We discuss the shifting threat landscape as threat actors begin to leverage generative AI, the critical need for shared language and cross-functional collaboration, and how Microsoft is thinking about trust, transparency, and incident response in the AI era. If you’re navigating the challenges of AI risk, vulnerability coordination, or ethical deployment, this is an essential listen.

    23 min
  8. Building Secure Campaigns and Better Humans: A Conversation with Mick Baccio

    MAY 14

    Building Secure Campaigns and Better Humans: A Conversation with Mick Baccio

    In this episode of Breaking Badness, Kali Fencl sits down with Mick Baccio, Global Security Advisor at Splunk and former CISO for Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign. Mick shares his journey from aspiring Navy nuclear engineer to leading security in some of the highest-stakes environments, including the White House. They explore how threat intelligence, storytelling, and mentorship shape the future of cybersecurity. From his early days in government to his work on the Splunk SURGe team, Mick opens up about what it takes to build secure systems, stronger teams, and more empathetic leadership in cybersecurity.

    23 min
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Where timely and relevant security meets puns and witty banter. Our goal is to keep defenders apprised of pertinent news and trends in under forty-five minutes.

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  • Creator
    DomainTools
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    298
  • Rating
    Clean
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