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This podcast series is brought to you by Lookout. In each episode, host Hank Schless brings on guests from different corners of cybersecurity to discuss the impact various technology trends and events are having on how we think about security and privacy.

  1. JUN 25

    Q1 2025 Mobile Threat Landscape Overview

    The Q1 2025 Lookout Mobile Threat Landscape Report highlights emerging human risk and AI as the primary drivers of security threats. This most recent report emphasizes that attackers are targeting individuals through their mobile devices early in their attacks – exploiting the native trust we have in these devices and our natural tendencies to engage with communications that drive curiosity.

    6 min

  2. JAN 17

    Cybersecurity Predictions: A Look into 2025's Security Landscape

    2024 saw a surge in cyberattacks alongside rapid tech advancements, making it clear that staying ahead in the digital world is more important than ever. In this week's session, we’ll explore the top cybersecurity predictions for 2025 — highlighting emerging threats, key trends, and the latest strategies for fortifying your defenses. Listen as our expert panel shares valuable insights and predictions on: New ransomware tactics and data breach methods How AI is shaping both security solutions and cyberattacks Growing threats from nation-states The latest security regulations and compliance frameworks

    41 min

  3. 10/24/2024

    Securing Democracy: Election Integrity, Threats and Solutions with Jim Coyle

    On this week’s episode of Security Soapbox, we are joined by Jim Coyle, US Public Sector Field CTO at Lookout. We’re diving into the hot topic of election security; unpacking various threats, like disinformation campaigns, cyber espionage, and weaknesses in our election infrastructure — and who’s behind them. We’ll also chat about current protective measures and some innovative ideas, like using blockchain to fight misinformation. Watch the Billington Cybersecurity Summit session on Election Security here. Follow Hank on LinkedIn Follow Jim on LinkedIn

    33 min

  4. 10/16/2024

    Why is my CEO Texting me? What to do About Executive Impersonation Attacks

    We’ve all received that urgent text message from our “CEO” asking us to take care of an urgent task. This form of social engineering has become a preferred tactic by threat actors who want to create a high-pressure situation in order to convince employees to send money or share sensitive data.  This week’s episode will cover the why and how behind these attacks. We will also cover the critical role they play in the modern kill chain and how to protect against them.  To see how Lookout protects against advanced smishing and executive impersonation attacks, read our release blog or watch the short overview video below.  Blog: https://www.lookout.com/blog/smishing-prevention-executive-impersonation Video: https://vimeo.com/1009294652

    5 min

  5. 10/11/2024

    Advanced Web Threats: Data Leaks, Shadow IT, and AI

    On this week’s episode of Security Soapbox, we are joined by Charity Spiri, who oversees the Security Service Edge (SSE) product portfolio at Lookout. Were challenging the common perception of web-based threats being solely network attacks. Web threats encompass a wider range of risks, including data leakage, shadow IT, and security concerns from AI platforms. While not entirely new issues, these pose significant challenges within the ever-evolving web-based threat landscape. For a deeper dive into advanced web threats and how to protect your organization, check out Charity’s recent session, Defending Against Advanced Threats with a Modern Secure Web Gateway. Follow Hank Schless on LinkedIn Follow Charity Spiri on LinkedIn

    14 min

  6. 03/22/2024

    5 Minute Friday | A New EU Mandate Makes iOS Less Secure

    In this week's episode of 5 Minute Friday, we discuss the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU and its potential impact on iOS security. We talk through the possible security risks and malware threats that could come from opening iOS devices to third-party app stores. To keep up to date on current threats: ⁠www.lookout.com/threat-intelligence

    7 min

  7. 01/26/2024

    5 Minute Friday | BadBazaar: iOS and Android Used to Target Tibetans and Uyghurs

    In this week's episode of 5 Minute Friday, we discuss BadBazaar, an iOS & Android surveillanceware by China's APT-15, designed to target Uyghur Muslims. We take a dive into the invasive nature of Chinese "pre-criminal" surveillance and BadBazaar's recent expansion to iOS devices, providing insights into its early development and the evolving landscape of mobile threats. To keep up to date on current threats: www.lookout.com/threat-intelligence

    5 min

  8. 12/08/2023

    5 Minute Friday | Critical Vulnerabilities in iOS & Android

    In this week's episode of 5 Minute Friday, we discuss three critical vulnerabilities affecting both iOS and Android devices. We also discuss the importance of patching these vulnerabilities, and the modern phishing attack tactics used to exploit them. To keep up to date on current threats: www.lookout.com/threat-intelligence

    5 min
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This podcast series is brought to you by Lookout. In each episode, host Hank Schless brings on guests from different corners of cybersecurity to discuss the impact various technology trends and events are having on how we think about security and privacy.

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