Infosecurity Magazine Podcast

In this episode of the Infosecurity Magazine Podcast, we take closer look at what’s shaping the agenda at Infosecurity Europe 2026. From leadership-focused discussions and peer-led Table Talks to the growing influence of AI on cyber risk. This preview focuses on where to find the most meaningful conversation and how to get involved in roundtables and sessions that explore the practical realities b...

In this episode of the Infosecurity Magazine Podcast, we speak with Allie Mellen, author of Code War: How Nations Hack, Spy, and Shape the Digital Battlefield, about the rising threat of nation-state cyber operations. Mellen breaks down how the US, Russia and China use cyber capabilities as core elements of military strategy, exploring the evolution of their cyber doctrines and how they differ in...

OpenClaw’s weak spots have not gone unnoticed and Australian pentester Jamieson O’Reilly, founder of DVULN, was among the first to call them out. Now, he’s been appointed OpenClaw’s security representative, tasked with hardening the project from within. In this exclusive Infosecurity interview (from 7.30), O’Reilly explains his journey from a critic, who created a ‘fake’ malicious OpenClaw skill c...

For the fifth year running, the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook report has provided a critical snapshot of the evolving cyber threat landscape – and this year’s findings mark a turning point. Cyber-enabled fraud has now overtaken ransomware as the top cybersecurity concern for organizations worldwide, signaling a fundamental shift in how attackers operate and the risks business...

This year, cybercrime got a teenage makeover. Groups like Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, part of the loose collective ‘The Com’ and filled with young, radicalized hackers, became a top threat. Their aggressive tactics led to high-profile breaches in 2025, including attacks on Marks & Spencer, the Co-op, and Jaguar Land Rover. Meanwhile, insider attacks exploded: employees secretly working for ransomwa...

Just in time for spooky season, this episode takes you into the darkest corners of the cyber underworld, where the real monsters aren’t ghosts or goblins, but ransomware gangs lurking in the shadows. We sat down with Matthew Maynard (3.42), a cybersecurity pro by day and a real-life cyber ghostbuster by night, who doesn’t just hunt vulnerabilities, but haunts the hackers themselves. While most bug...

Generative AI is poised to revolutionize vulnerability discovery in critical infrastructure, but will it actually fix the problem, or just shift the burden? The recent AI Cybersecurity Challenge (AIxCC), a two-year competition sponsored by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), crowned winners whose AI systems autonomousl...

In this special episode of the Infosecurity Magazine podcast, we dive deep into the rapidly evolving story surrounding Microsoft SharePoint On-Premises. Recent disclosures have revealed a series of vulnerabilities now being exploited in targeted campaigns, with Chinese threat actors at the centre but other threat actors joining in the attacks. This episode breaks down the complexities of the incid...

In this Infosecurity podcast episode, the team dive into the details of Donald Trump's June 2025 Cybersecurity Executive Order (EO). This EO revises previous orders from both Barack Obama and Joe Biden, while also removing a host of requirements from Biden's January 2025 EO. From software supply chains and quantum computing to the research and testing of AI for cyber defense, this new order covers...

In this episode of the Infosecurity Magazine podcast we dive into the exciting world of Infosecurity Europe. Two veteran cybersecurity pros share their expert advice on how to get the most out of your visit to one of the industry's premier events. Heather Lowrie, former CISO and co-founder of Resilionix, and Jon Davies, Director - Cyber, KPMG share their perspectives on emerging cybersecurity them...

In this episode of Infosecurity Magazine's podcast, we delve into the critical realm of vulnerability management, exploring the pivotal roles played by two US government-funded security programs that today are under pressure as vulnerability reporting explodes. Join us as we discus the latest developments involving the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), operated by a dedicated team within NIST...

With 4.3 million devices infected and 3.9 billion stolen passwords shared by hackers, infostealers have emerged as one of the dominant malware threats of 2024. According to recent reports from Kela and Huntress, these stealthy attackers are now involved in one in four cyber-attacks, making them a major concern for individuals and organizations alike. In our latest podcast episode, we take a closer...

Listen to this episode of the Infosecurity Magazine podcast for your comprehensive guide to Infosecurity Europe 2024, taking place at the Excel London from 2-6 June. This episode dives deep into Europe's leading information security event, featuring insights from seasoned attendees Paul Watts, Distinguished Analyst and vCISO at the Information Security Forum, and Mun Vajil, CISO at Trainline. List...

This episode of the Infosecurity Magazine Podcast dives deep into the recent cyber-attack on Change Healthcare, a major player in US healthcare billing and data. The attack's impact went beyond data breaches, disrupting prescriptions, payments, and causing significant financial losses. Hear from: Wes Wright, Chief Healthcare Officer at Ordr, (08.37) who explains how the attack rippled through the...

Operation Cronos took the cybersecurity world by storm as law enforcement disrupted one of the most prolific ransomware gangs in the world. Now the dust has settled it’s time for a first assessment of the takedown’s impact on the LockBit ransomware group. In this episode, the Infosecurity Magazine team goes behind the scenes of the law enforcement operation with Prodaft, a threat intelligence comp...

Big corporations are tightening their cyber defenses, making small and medium businesses (SMEs) a tempting target for cybercriminals. This episode of Infosecurity Magazine’s podcast dives into the growing threat landscape for SMEs and explores the potential consequences of an attack. Guests include: • Simon Whittaker, CEO of Vertical Structure (07.35) • Gill Thomas, Director of Engagement, Capacit...

This year’s Data Privacy Week campaign carries the theme ‘take control of your data,’ underlying the scale of personal information being collected and used online by businesses. In this episode, we analyze growing consumer awareness and concern about the use of their personal data online, and practical steps businesses can take to improve trust and transparency in this area. This includes creating...

In this episode of the Infosecurity Magazine podcast, we take a look back at 2023 and explore some of the most significant cybersecurity trends and topics that have shaped the industry this year. We discuss the growing cyber skills gap, the increasing use of AI in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations, and the emerging threats posed by AI-powered tools like ChatGPT. We also feature...

In November the UK hosted its first ever AI Safety Summit, less than one year after OpenAI released ChatGPT, its revolutionary generative AI-powered chatbot. In this episode, we delve into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, exploring the implications of recent developments and announcements from governments, tech companies, and industry bodies around the globe. Join us as we di...

Phishing has been a prominent topic in cyber for many years, but attackers have become more sophisticated in their approaches, assisted by generative AI and deepfake technologies. During this episode to mark the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Infosecurity Magazine team discuss new trends relating to this vector, and how awareness training and guidance needs to be reviewed a...

This episode of the Infosecurity Magazine podcast focuses on the cybersecurity skills gap and how to bridge the divide. We discuss the challenges of recruiting and retaining cybersecurity talent, as well as the innovative solutions that are being developed to address the problem. We also speak to MK Palmore, Vice President of Cyversity, about his work to increase diversity in the cybersecurity wor...

Despite a general slowdown of ransomware attacks in in 2022 we are now experiencing a resurgence of ransomware activities. In this episode, the Infosecurity Magazine team discuss some of the research recently published by threat analysts in the ransomware space and what it is demonstrating about how threat actors are evolving their approaches in 2023. This includes interviews with two cybersecurit...

Join the Infosecurity Magazine team and guests as they plunge into the heart of a devastating cyber-attack that has impacted the likes of BBC, PwC, and Schneider Electric. In this episode, we delve deep into the world of supply chain attacks, and where the notorious Clop ransomware group capitalizes on a hidden weakness in MOVEit Transfer—a trusted file transfer solution used by thousands of compa...

Infosecurity Europe is Europe's leading cybersecurity event, and this year's show is no exception. In this podcast episode hear about some of the key conference sessions, activities and must-see attractions at the 2023 event. The Infosecurity Magazine editorial team also highlight some of the biggest cybersecurity themes at discussion topics that will be important for information security professi...

Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 the cybersecurity world has been abuzz with talk of AI and its usefulness as well as the threat it poses. In this episode of the podcast the team discuss how cybersecurity vendors are leveraging AI, what threats AI has brought to the technology landscape and what to be cautious of when using large language models. Beth Maundrill also sits down with Serg...