Security Intelligence Podcast

IBM

Security Intelligence is a weekly news podcast for cybersecurity pros who need to stay ahead of fast-moving threats. Each week, we cover the latest threats, trend, and stories shaping the digital landscape, alongside expert insights that help make sense of it all. Whether you’re a builder, defender, business leader or simply curious about how to stay secure in a connected world, you’ll find timely updates and timeless principles in an accessible, engaging format. New episodes weekly on Wednesdays at 6am EST.

  1. 3月24日

    The newest AI malware vs. 40 years of hacker culture

    Explore the podcast → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/security-intelligence AI-generated malware has officially arrived. But does it matter all that much? This week on Security Intelligence, Suja Viswesan, Dave Bales and Dustin Heywood join us to discuss VoidLink, which might just be the first thoroughly documented case of a malware framework generated with significant AI help. The question is: What really changes when malware is no longer the handiwork of human hackers? We also explore the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, where CEOs and CISOs are split on what they fear most: cyber fraud or ransomware? Then we cover the debate over data protection vs. service resilience, and we dig into the takedown of RedVDS, a major player in the cybercrime-as-a-service supply chain. Finally, we reflect on the 40th anniversary of “The Hacker Manifesto,” asking what’s changed—and what hasn’t—in hacker culture. All that and more on Security Intelligence 00:00 -- Introduction01:40 -- CEOs vs. CISOs: 2026 cyberthreats 11:10 -- VoidLink: Documented AI malware 19:28 -- Are we too worried about our data? 27:28 -- Cybercrime supply chains 34:05 -- 40 years of hacking culture The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. Learn more about cybersecurity → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers#tabs-fw-44e285b2cc-item-df35f5fbab-tab

    40 分鐘
  2. 3月24日

    Most cybersecurity training doesn’t work. Can we change that?

    AI has changed the speed of cyberattacks. But it hasn’t changed the most important variable: people. In this episode of Security Intelligence, panelists Jake Paulson, Stephanie Carruthers and Matt Cerny dig into how AI-driven threats—phishing, deepfakes and disinformation—are reshaping the cyberthreat landscape. Organizations, too, are adopting AI tools to help detect these attacks. But even in the era of AI, people are ultimately our first and last lines of defense. And all too often, we don’t give them what they need to succeed. How do we help human beings adapt to the increased speed, scale and impact of AI threats? The answer, our panel argues, isn’t more checkbox training or prettier slides. It’s realistic, immersive training that builds muscle memory, confidence under stress and decision-making skills for moments when things don’t go according to plan. We talk about:00:00 -- Introduction01:48 -- AI phishing, deepfakes and modern social engineering tactics09:19 -- Why humans are still the primary attack surface—and the strongest defense17:03 -- The difference between tabletop exercises and cyber range training22:00 -- How immersive simulations prepare teams for real incident response pressure42:00 -- Why preparedness matters more than awareness in the age of AI attacks Because when AI accelerates attacks, training determines the outcome. All that and more on Security Intelligence. The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.

    32 分鐘
  3. 3月24日

    Ransomware whack-a-mole, AI agents as insider threats and how to hack a humanoid robot

    Explore the podcast → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/security-intelligence Between LockBit, RansomHub and BlackSuit, law enforcement racked up some big wins against ransomware gangs last year. So why aren’t the attacks letting up? In this episode of Security Intelligence, panelists JR Rao, Jeff Crume and Michelle Alavarez unpack what the state of ransomware in 2025 really looked like, and why things haven’t slowed things down as much as we might hope. Then, we turn to identity security and cloud breaches as we consider the striking case of Zestix, the lone threat actor linked to breaches at 50 global enterprises. And all he needed were some passwords. From there, we look at what the future of hacking might hold. Palo Alto’s Wendi Whitmore issued a warning about how AI agents could become devastating insider threats, and security researchers at GEEKCon demonstrated how AI-powered robots can be hijacked using voice commands alone, turning prompt injection into a physical-world security risk. It’s a niche scenario today. But is it also a preview of what happens when AI, robotics and operational technology collide? Listen to Security Intelligence to find out. 00:00 -- Introduction 01:05 -- Ransomware in 2026 09:26 -- Zestix linked to 50 hacks 18:42 -- AI agents as insider threats 31:20 -- Hacking humanoid robots The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. Subscribe to the IBM Think newsletter → https://www.ibm.com/account/reg/us-en/signup?formid=news-urx-52120

    41 分鐘
  4. 3月11日

    The conference that changed our minds about AI

    Follow the Security Intelligence podcast on your preferred platform → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/security-intelligence Did you miss out on the [un]prompted AI security conference? So did most of us. Except our very own Dustin “Evil Mog” Heywood, who joins us today to share highlights from the event. And speaking of [un]prompted, we also discuss one of the biggest announcements to come out of the event: the Zero Day Clock. This coalition of experts is arguing that we need to radically rethink vulnerability management in the face of plummeting time-to-exploit values for new vulnerabilities. Among their demands that might prove to be quite controversial: holding software makers liable for flaws and building more disposable architecture. Then we talk about some notably nasty AI agent behavior, including manipulating prescriptions and writing mean blog posts about human users. Finally, we round out the week with a discussion of burnout among cybersecurity pros. We’re working, on average, 10 overtime hours per week. It’s exhausting—and really, really bad for security. All that and more on Security Intelligence. 00:00 -- Introduction1:26 -- Report back from [un]prompted9:07 -- The zero day collapse21:26 -- AI agents harassing humans31:26 -- Burnout in cybersecurity The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. Subscribe to the IBM Think newsletter → https://www.ibm.com/account/reg/us-en/signup?formid=news-urx-52120

    38 分鐘
  5. 3月4日

    Is your robot vacuum safe? Here’s why it matters

    Can IAM handle AI? Find out → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/security-intelligence A consumer just wanted to control his own personal robot vacuum with a PlayStation controller. He ended up controlling thousands of strangers’ vacuums, too. This week on Security Intelligence, we cover one of the wildest IoT security stories in recent memory: How one user accidentally built an army of 6,700 robot vacuums, and what it means for cybersecurity pros. Then we turn to TOAD — telephone-oriented attack delivery — a deceptively low-tech social engineering method that's quietly becoming one of attackers' favorite tools. We talk about why it works and what defenders can actually do about an attack that skips most of your defenses entirely. And finally: healthcare's cybersecurity problems. This season of the hit medical drama The Pitt features a hospital-debilitating ransomware attack, which is perhaps one of the most realistic things to ever happen on a show known for its verisimilitude. We explore why ransomware is so prevalent in healthcare, why patching is rare and what it would actually take to change that. Segments00:00 -- Introduction0:58 -- Rise of the robot vacuum army10:02 -- Anthropic debuts Claude Code Security24:39 -- Thwarting distillation attacks34:23 -- Why hackers love TOADs44:14 -- Healthcare’s cybersecurity woes The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. Explore the Threat Intelligence Index 2026 → https://www.ibm.com/reports/threat-intelligence#sipod

    53 分鐘

簡介

Security Intelligence is a weekly news podcast for cybersecurity pros who need to stay ahead of fast-moving threats. Each week, we cover the latest threats, trend, and stories shaping the digital landscape, alongside expert insights that help make sense of it all. Whether you’re a builder, defender, business leader or simply curious about how to stay secure in a connected world, you’ll find timely updates and timeless principles in an accessible, engaging format. New episodes weekly on Wednesdays at 6am EST.

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