The CyBUr Guy Podcast

I am joined on the podcast with a cryptocurrency crime expert to discuss the Binance heist, what we can learn from it, and how folks can protect their investments. Give a listen, tell a friend.

I am cross posting this episode along with the CyBUr Smart Morning News Update, so a bunch of cyber news with longer insights and some rants here and there.  Articles mentioned in this episode: 1) https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/hackers-target-fec-system-disrupting-campaign-finance-disclosures-rcna606029 2) https://securityaffairs.com/201967/security/election-website-security-42-of-...

I'm joined by fellow retired Supervisory Special Agent Scott Augenbaum to discuss online risky behavior, how scams are evolving and other cyber banter. I also discuss these articles and what they mean: 1) https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bullhorn-takes-staffing-platform-offline-to-contain-cyberattack/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 2) https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/16/usa-2026-midte...

In this episode I talk about jailbreaking self-driving cars (yeah that is bad), hacking of refrigerators and what that means for YOUR business and from the Good News File, the joint Public/Private Sector investigation that led to the arrests and freeing of human trafficking victims in West Africa. Give a listen, tell a friend.  Video version is available on youtube ( https://youtu.be/a_4bTAOZwZI )

I this episode I discuss fallout from the recent intrusions into the fbigos.gov and DOW manpower sites, the arrest of a ShinyHunters leader and provide some intel on ransomware stats against manufacturing supply chain and the nihlist group 764 targeting kids and the FBI warning about it. Give a listen, tell a friend.

I welcome Paige Hanson of Securelabs.ai to this week's podcast to discuss what to do when you get a letter that says your personal information was lost in a data breach.  What should you do? Not only do we have answers, but we have something you can have for free to help you, your friends, and family.  Share/subscribe/leave a review News articles discussed in this episode: 1) https://cyberscoop.co...

The CyBUr Guy Podcast returns with what I hope can be a more regular weekly offering.  In this episode I discuss if AI is going to kill us all (doubtful), the misunderstanding of Flock Cameras and more. Give a listen, tell a friend and subscribe.  A video option also available at the CyBUr Guy Podcast Youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkhQ8MLZgjstYoq-_mS1c0w #knowledgeisprotection

Articles mentioned in this episode:   1) https://cyberscoop.com/openai-chatgpt-hugging-face-cyberattack-data-poisoning/ 2) https://cyberscoop.com/openai-chatgpt-hugging-face-cyberattack-data-poisoning/ 3) https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chick-fil-a-discloses-data-breach-after-credential-stuffing-attacks/ 4) https://securityaffairs.com/195760/security/public-poc-triggers-active-explo...

Apologies on the lack of episodes for the past week or so, but we are back as there is a lot going on! Articles mentioned in this episode: 1) https://cyberscoop.com/opm-federal-rotational-cyber-workforce-program-gao/ 2) https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/abbott-laboratories-probes-two-cyber-incidents-amid-extortion-claims/ 3) https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/russian-intelligence-hacks...

I am dual posting my newly restarted CyBUr Smart Morning News Update episode here.  Subscribe if you like it and appreciate regular cyber news and insight. Articles mentioned in this podcast: https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/cyber-insurance-rates-drop-exclusions-widen https://cyberscoop.com/ai-agent-insider-threat-cybersecurity-dtex/ https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/06/my-ssn-was-exp...

Dual posting the newly revived CyBUr Smart Morning News Update here. Your daily dose of quick cyber-related news.  Give a listen tell a friend.  Email me at darren@thecyburguy.com if you have thoughts comments or questions. Articles in this episode: https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15828595/nyc-health-hospitals-medical-records-breach.html https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security...

Since the cyber news continues unabated, the Cyber Smart Morning News Update returns for its everyday-ish format.   Here are the stories covered today: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/instructure-reaches-agreement-with-shinyhunters-to-stop-data-leak/ https://cybersecuritynews.com/cisa-admin-exposes-aws-govcloud-credentials/ https://www.wired.com/story/foxconn-ransomware-attack-shows...

In this episode Scott and Darren look at the 2025 IC3 Report and discuss the emotional triggers that advance "cyber-enabled fraud". Give a listen, tell a friend. Subscribe and follow. Contact Scott at scott@cybersecuremindset.com or Darren at darren@thecyburguy.com . 

This episode of the podcast is part of my ongoing series that is the Audio Book version of my book, Get Cyber Smart: A user friendly guide to protecting your family, your business, and yourself online. (Available on Amazon.com, and now free for Kindle Unlimited Subscribers) This Chapter is titled - Social Media Smarts: Navigating the Online Jungle Safely. Please subscribe and share. Any questions...

This episode of the podcast is part of my ongoing series that is the Audio Book version of my book, Get Cyber Smart: A user friendly guide to protecting your family, your business, and yourself online. (Available on Amazon.com) This Chapter is titled - The Art of Skepticism: Navigating the World of Suspicious Link. Please subscribe and share. Any questions or comments, email - darren@thecyburguy.c...

This episode is the audiobook version of Chapter 1 of my 2024 book - Get Cyber Smart: A user-friendly guide to protecting your family, your business, and yourself online. This is not your traditional audiobook and is only available through this podcast.  Give a listen, subscribe, tell a friend. Thoughts, comments, suggestions are always welcome at darren@thecyburguy.com

This is the kickoff to my Audio Book version of my 2024 publication, Get Cyber Smart, A user-friendly guide to protecting your family, your business, and yourself online.  This episode is the Introduction.   Give a listen, tell a friend.   Hard Copy and Digital Version of my book is available at https://www.amazon.com/Get-Cyber-Smart-user-friendly-protecting/dp/B0D7P6KWLC/ref=sr_1_1.

The CyBUr Guy Podcast returns with a new focus or rather 2! 1) I will be using this platform to record and release the audio version of my book, Get Cyber Smart: A user friendly guide to protecting your family, your business, and yourself online. But this "audiobook" will incude audio extras not in the hard copy.  I plan to start that with the next episode. 2) This episode discusses, and introduce...

The podcast moves to a more traditional interviewing approach as the Kingsman interviews the CyBUr Guy about his time in the FBI.   Available on both "The CyBUr Guy" and "The Kingsman and The CyBUr Guy Podcast" feeds. If you are a security professional, we'd love to have you on the podcast to discuss your story.  Contact the Kingsman at michael@fiveeyesltd.com or darren@thecyburguy.com.

Darren and Mike discuss the huge Jaguar Land Rover hack, how it happened, why it SHOULD NOT have happened, and what can be learned.   BONUS - A scammer calls during the show and we take it live to have some fun. Give a listen tell a friend.

Mike is back from holiday to join Darren as they take a dive into the Dark Web, after first explaining the difference between the Surface Web, Deep Web, and Dark Web.  This is a largely visual episode so check out the YouTube version if you are so inclined.  Give a listen, tell a friend.

With the Kingsman out I was join by three experts to discuss the current state of cyber insurance in 2025. Thank you to Dara Gibson, Paige Hanson and Matthew Waddell for joining the podcast to break it down. Give a listen tell a friend.  Guest information: Dara Gibson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dara-gibson/ and https://cybersecurityreadinessadvisors.com/ Paige Hanson: https://www.linkedin.com/in...

In this episode the fellas walk you through securing the Edge Browser.  Can you secure yours in less time than it takes to boil water or tea?  (FYI, The CyBUr Guy doesn't drink tea!) Give a listen, tell a friend.  Find out more about The Kingsman at lhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mcquade-042271303/ or The CyBUr Guy at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.   Find our more about Five Eyes LTD at www.fiv...

This week Darren flies solo as we talks to Ruta Kuisyte from The Coding Temple (codingtemple.com) to discuss boot camps, second careers, and what the business community if looking for with all its vacant cybersecurity jobs.  Give a listen tell a friend.

The CyBUr Guy podcast is now the Kingsman and the CyBUr Guy podcast, which can be found at all the same outlets as the original CyBUr Guy Podcast.  I am dual-posting the latest episode here in the hope that you will subscribe to the new show.  Email darren@thecyburguy.com if you have questions.   In this Episode of the Kingsman and the CyBUr Guy Podcast, it is really just three Blokes in a Pub tal...