Paul's Security Weekly (Audio)

John is one of the foremost experts in UEFI and joins us to talk about PK Fail! What happens when a vendor in the supply chain accidentally loses a key? It's one of the things that keeps me up at night. Well, now my nightmare scenario has come true as a key has been leaked. Learn how and why and what you can do about it in this segment! Hacking traffic lights (for real this time), the Docker API s...

Doug and the Security Weekly crew talk about vulnerabilities, are we patching the right things? This is the burning question. We will try to answer it. Segment Resources: https://blog.sonicwall.com/en-us/2024/04/patch-tuesday-which-vulnerabilities-really-need-prioritizing/ Segment description coming soon! The Crowdstrike incident: what happened and what we can do better, people forget what 0-Day r...

Thinking about getting a 3D printer or have one and need a good primer? Check out this segment, we live 3D print a Captain Crunch whistle and talk all about 3D printing for hackers! Segment Resources: Slides used in this segment: https://files.scmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/3D-Printing-for-Hackers.pdf Major 3D Printer Websites: https://vorondesign.com/ https://www.prusa3d.com/ https://w...

Bats in your headset, Windows Wifi driver vulnerabilities, Logitech's dongles, lighthttpd is heavy with vulnerabilities, node-ip's not vulnerability, New Intel CPU non-attacks, Blast Radius, Flipper Zero alternatives, will OpenSSH be exploited, emergency Juniper patches, and the D-Link botnet grows. Iceman comes on the show to talk about RFID and NFC hacking including the tools, techniques, and ha...

Exploring the Hardware Hacking Realm with Joe Grand, AKA Kingpin Joe Grand, also known by his hacker pseudonym "Kingpin," stands as a prominent figure in the cybersecurity landscape. With an extensive background in hardware hacking, reverse engineering, and embedded systems, Joe has carved a niche for himself as a respected authority in the field. As a seasoned security professional, Joe has contr...

This may be controversial, however, we've been privately discussing how organizations benefit from penetration testing and vulnerability scanning. Do you still need these services as a critical part of your security program? Can't you just patch stuff that is missing patches? Tune in for a lively debate! Zyxl NAS devices are under attack and the exploit is pretty simple, A new UEFI vulnerability w...

Exploring the Strategic Minds in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Dave Aitel Welcome to an enlightening episode of our podcast, where we sit down with Dave Aitel, a prominent figure in the cybersecurity landscape. With a robust background in offensive security and an extensive career spanning various facets of the industry, Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insights to our discussi...

We will discuss LLM security in general and some of the issues covered in the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs! Segment Resources: https://genai.owasp.org/ Skyrocketing IoT vulnerabilities, bricked computers?, MACBORG!, raw dogging source code, PHP strikes again and again, if you have a Netgear WNR614 replace it now, Arm Mali, new OpenSSH feature, weird headphones, decrypting firmware, and VPNs are still bei...

Josh comes on the show to discuss all things related to vulnerability tracking and scoring, including the current issues with various systems and organizations including NIST, CVE, Mitre, CVSS, NVD, and more! Segment Resources: NVD blog post Josh wrote: https://anchore.com/blog/navigating-the-nvd-quagmire/ Josh's Latest post: https://opensourcesecurity.io/2024/06/03/why-are-vulnerabilities-out-of-...

Making The World A More Secure Place: Joshua Corman's Journey and Insights Welcome to an insightful podcast episode featuring Joshua Corman, a prominent figure in the realm of cybersecurity. With a wealth of experience and a keen understanding of the evolving threat landscape, Joshua has established himself as a thought leader and influencer in the cybersecurity community. In this episode, we expl...

The Security Weekly crew and special guest Seemant Sehgal explore what PTaaS involves, how it differs from traditional penetration testing, and why it's becoming a crucial service for companies of all sizes to protect their digital assets. We'll discuss the how PTaaS is using the latest technologies (e.g machine learning), the benefits of having a third-party service, and real-world scenarios wher...

Has cryptocurrency done more harm than good? Our guest for this segment has some interesting views on its impacts! Vulnrichment (I just like saying that word), Trustworthy Computing Memo V2, SSID confusion, the Flipper Zero accessory for Dads, the state of exploitation, Hackbat, Raspberry PI Connect, leaking VPNs, exploiting faster?, a new Outlook 0-Day?, updating Linux, and a 16-year-old vulnerab...

In this RSAC 2024 South Stage Keynote, Mikko Hyppönen will look back at the past decade of ransomware evolution and explore how newer innovations, like AI, are shaping its future.   Illuminating the Cybersecurity Path: A Conversation with Jeremiah Grossman Join us for a compelling episode featuring Jeremiah Grossman, a prominent figure in the cybersecurity landscape. As a recognized expert, Jeremi...

The Security Weekly crew discusses some of the latest articles and research in cryptography and some background relevant subtopics including the race against quantum computing, key management, creating your own crypto, selecting the right crypto and more! https://www.globalsecuritymag.com/keysight-introduces-testing-capabilities-to-strengthen-post-quantum.html https://malware.news/t/reversinglabs-...

On February 27, 2024, PCAST (President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology) sent a report to the President with recommendations to bolster the resilience and adaptability of the nation's cyber-physical infrastructure resources. Phil was part of the team that worked on the report and comes on the show to talk about what was recommended and how we implement the suggestions. This week the...

Version 4.0 of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) puts greater emphasis on application security than did previous versions of the standard. It also adds a new "customized approach" option that allows merchants and other entities to come up with their own ways to comply with requirements, and which also has implications for application security. Specifically, PCI DSS 4.0 req...

Jim joins the Security Weekly crew to discuss all things supply chain! Given the recent events with XZ we still have many topics to explore, especially when it comes to practical advice surrounding supply chain threats. Ahoi new VM attacks ahead! HTTP/2 floods, USB Hid and run, forwarded email tricks, attackers be scanning, a bunch of nerds write software and give it away for free, your TV is on t...

As most of you have probably heard there was a scary supply chain attack against the open source compression software called "xz". The security weekly hosts will break down all the details and provide valuable insights. https://blog.qualys.com/vulnerabilities-threat-research/2024/03/29/xz-utils-sshd-backdoor https://gynvael.coldwind.pl/?id=782 https://isc.sans.edu/diary/The+xzutils+backdoor+in+sec...

Jason Healey comes on the show to discuss new ideas on whether the new national cybersecurity strategy is working. Segment Resources: DEFRAG Hacker Film Festival short documentary ( https://youtu.be/NYvHWcQsIRE ) on hackers and their favorite films. For educational purposes only, as we don't have the rights to the clips. YouTube link to Wargames event with Jen Easterly, Matt Devost, Amelia Koran a...

Josh Corman joins us to explore how we can make things more secure, making companies make things more secure, and making regulations that make us make things more secure! We will also touch on supply chain security and the state of vulnerability tracking and scoring. We discuss the always controversial Flipper Zero devices the hidden risks in the undersea cables, and the landscape of government ov...

Omkhar Arasaratnam is the General Manager of the Open Source Software Foundation (OpenSSF) and appears on the show to discuss memory safety, why re-writing software isn't always the best option, open-source software supply chains, and more! Segment Resources: https://openssf.org/blog/2024/02/26/openssf-supports-efforts-to-build-more-secure-and-measurable-software/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-con...

Public information about exploits and vulnerabilities alone is not enough to inform prioritization, especially with the growing rate and variety of CVEs. Dan DeCloss, founder and CTO of PlexTrac, joins the show to discuss solving the challenges of risk prioritization to drive faster, more strategic assessment cycles. Spoiler: The key is adding context and prioritization to risk-scoring equations....

Jayson joins us to discuss how he is using, and social engineering, AI to help with his security engagements. We also talk about the low-tech tools he employs to get the job done, some tech tools that are in play, and the most important part of any security testing: Talking to people, creating awareness, and great reporting. The latest attacks against WiFi, its illegal to break encryption, BLE Pad...

Join us in this illuminating podcast episode as we sit down with Wendy Nather, a distinguished thought leader and cybersecurity strategist, who has left an indelible mark on the ever-evolving landscape of digital security. Wendy's journey in cybersecurity is a narrative woven with expertise, innovation, and a deep understanding of the intersection between technology and risk. With a career that sp...

In this segment, we discuss topics related to physical security and social engineering. We also touch on the challenges and strategies for implementing effective security measures. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between physical security and social engineering. The panel emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to security, acknowledging that soc...