300 episodes
Naked Security Sophos
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4.8 • 42 Ratings
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We take an expert look at the latest cybersecurity incidents, how they happened, and why. Tune in weekly to learn what you can do to stop bad things from happening to you!
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S3 Ep3: Breaking crypto, busting hackers and pwning Chrome
This week: the DOJ's attempt to reignite the Battle to Break Encryption; the story of the Russian hackers behind the Sandworm Team; a zero-day bug just patched in Chrome; and (oh no!) why your vocabulary needs the word "restore" even more than it needs "backup".
With Kimberly Truong, Doug Aamoth and Paul Ducklin
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US Department of Justice reignites the Battle to Break Encryption https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/us-department-of-justice-reignites
Russian “government hackers” charged with cybercrimes by the US https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/russian-government-hackers-charged
Chrome zero-day in the wild – patch now! https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/chrome-zero-day-in-the-wild
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Original music by Edith Mudge
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S3 Ep2: Creepy smartwatches, botnets and Pings of Death
In this episode: we investigate a smartwatch for kids with a creepy set of functions, discuss Microsoft's short-lived takedown of Trickbot, explain how to avoid the Windows "Ping of Death" bug, and (oh no!) find the source of mysterious beeping from every computer in the office.
With Kimberly Truong, Doug Aamoth and Paul Ducklin
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Creepy covert camera “feature” found in popular smartwatch for kids https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/creepy-covert-camera-feature-found
Microsoft on the counterattack! Trickbot malware network takes a hit https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/microsoft-on-the-counterattack-trickbot
Windows' "Ping of Death" bug revealed https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/windows-ping-of-death-bug
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Original music by Edith Mudge
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S3 Ep1: Ransomware - is it really OK to pay?
Join us for the first episode in our brand new Series 3! This week we wonder whether Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a waste of time, explain the concept of "linkless phishing", ask if it's ever OK to pay a ransomware demand, and advise what to do when the CEO won't stop looking at naughty sites.
With Paul Ducklin, Kimberly Truong and Doug Aamoth
Tips for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/if-you-connect-it-protect-it
Phishing without links https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/serious-security-phishing-without-links
REvil ransomware crew dangles $1M cybercrime carrot https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/revil-ransomware-crew-dangles-1000000-cybercrime-carrot
Original music by Edith Mudge
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S3 Trailer: We're back!
Get ready. A brand new season arrives Thursday, October 8th.
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S2 Ep42: Apple auth attack, Octopus Scanner, Escobar escapades
END OF SERIES SPECIAL: This week Mark shares why Pablo Escobar’s brother is suing Apple for $2.6b, Greg talks about a malicious ‘Octopus Scanner’ targeting developers on Github and Duck discusses the “Sign in with Apple” account takeover flaw.
Host Anna Brading is joined by Sophos experts Paul Ducklin, Mark Stockley and Greg Iddon.
Related articles:
Github uncovers malicious ‘Octopus Scanner’ targeting developers https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/06/01/github-uncovers-malicious-scanner-targeting-developers/
No password required! “Sign in with Apple” account takeover flaw patched https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/06/01/no-password-required-sign-in-with-apple-account-takeover-flaw-patched/
Pablo Escobar’s brother sues Apple for $2.6b over FaceTime flaw https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/05/28/pablo-escobars-brother-sues-apple-for-2-6b-over-facetime-flaw/ -
S2 Ep41: Super-sized ransomware, FBI v Apple and AirPods hot or not
This week Peter shares how Ragnar Locker ransomware deploys a virtual machine to dodge security, Mark discusses the latest in the Apple v FBI saga and Duck talks "MagicPairing."
Producer Alice Duckett is joined by Sophos experts Mark Stockley, Paul Ducklin and Peter Mackenzie.
Listen now!
Related articles:
Signal secure messaging can now identify you without a phone number https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/05/22/signal-secure-messaging-can-now-identify-you-without-a-phone-number/
Apple and Google launch COVID-19 contact tracing API https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/05/22/apple-and-google-launch-covid-19-contact-tracing-api/
VIDEO: What is the dark web? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F3rz7GfPys&t=52s
Ragnar Locker ransomware deploys virtual machine to dodge security https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2020/05/21/ragnar-locker-ransomware-deploys-virtual-machine-to-dodge-security/
FBI finally unlock shooter’s iPhones, Apple berated for not helping https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/05/20/fbi-finally-unlock-shooters-iphones-berate-apple-for-not-helping/
Apple “MagicPairing” for AirPods – the magic isn’t perfect yet https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/05/19/apple-magicpairing-for-airpods-the-magic-isnt-perfect-yet/
Customer Reviews
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I love this podcast! Informative and funny!!
Storm
New Hampshire
Security for everybody
I’ve been listening to the Sophos podcasts for about 3 years, and I’m pretty amazed there aren’t more excellent reviews of these podcasts. The ‘casters put a lot of time and effort into bringing us the latest threats, and making complex ideas understandable. I particularly liked the ladies’ podcast featuring big data, facial scanning, biometrics, etc. because they stayed on topic and had a lot of excellent content; really learned a lot. Good job, Sophos! Keep up the great work!
Best security podcast
Engaging hosts that make info/cyber security fun and approachable for all. A great balance of in depth knowledge and basic background descriptions, so that even if you are very knowledgeable you can still learn and find out more about Sophos research. Sure it is a “branded” podcast but Sophos really is doing a service to the community and this is fun and engaging. Keep it up gang!
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