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The Security Analyst Summit 2018 is finally here and Dave and Jeff take a look at what to expect from the two day conference.  Top on the agenda is a look back on 10 years' of SAS as well as a look at key talks and discussions. 

Direct download: tcp-27.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:59am EDT

In this week's episode, Dave and Jeff talk about how some businesses in the states have had their tax account information leaked online, how contactless card fraud in the UK is on the rise, what's hot and what's not at the recent Mobile World Congress, and getting hacked by aliens. Yes, you read that last part right.

Direct download: tcp26.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:50am EDT

In this weeks episode, David and Jeff tackle yet another poorly configured IoT camera, discuss how a flight-sim mod producer is packaging malware in their installers and also how young Brits are using the same password for multiple online services.  Tune in!

Direct download: tcp-25-final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:16pm EDT

In this action packed episode, Dave and Jeff take a look at why Bitcoins might be stopping the search for alien life, why you need to NOT share your passwords and to keep an eye out for pension scams on LinkedIn. Tune in!

Direct download: tcp-24-final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:22am EDT

In this week's fun packed episode, David and Jeff take a look at cryptocurrency scams on Twitter, how some smartphones may be able to track your location, even with location services disabled.

Also on the podcast this week, a troubling leak of iBoot could cause Apple serious headaches and how China is looking to use smart-glasses to apprehend criminals. 

Direct download: tcp_23_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:06am EDT

This year marks the 10th anniversary of The SAS, the annual research conference put on by Kaspersky Lab’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). With the conference now less than a month away, I sat down with Costin Raiu to discuss how the conference has evolved over the years as well as what makes the conference special and why those looking to attend shouldn’t wait to sign up for this year’s iteration in Cancun (Spoiler there are not too many tickets left!) for #TheSAS2018. 

Direct download: tcp_23_sas_costin.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:43am EDT

In this week's episode, David and Jeff look at Bitcoins (again!), after a trader was attacked at his house and forced to hand over his cryptocurrency. Along with this, 50 cents somehow forgot he had a stash of some 700 bitcoins after accepting them for one of his albums.

Also on this week's podcast:

  • Maersk shipping company admitted they had to reinstall 45,000 PCs and some 4,000 servers after being hit by the NotPetya ransomware.  
  • A Washington State bill would force manufacturers to install easily removable batteries in smartphones 
  • The Elon Musk's flamethrower!

Tune in! 

Direct download: tcp_22-final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:52am EDT

In this week's episode, David and Jeff discuss how a woman was able to stowaway on a British Airways flight with no ticket or passport; less than 10% of Gmail users use 2-factor authentication; A British teen who used social engineering to pose as the ex-head of the CIA and why teens prefer hacking to smoking.  Tune in!

Direct download: tacp-21-final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:31am EDT

On this special edition podcast, I sit down with Brian Bartholomew of our Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) to discuss his training at the upcoming SAS conference in Cancun, Mexico. During our conversation, we touch on the history of SAS, some of his CTF experiences, what threat intelligence is, what students will learn from his training and much more. Sign up here

Direct download: tcp_sas_02_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:04pm EDT

In this week's episode, Dave and Jeff take a look at how cars are becoming more connected, and how car manufacturers are looking to cash in on it.  Also on the podcast this week: a text that can crash your iPhone messenger app, VR porn password problems and GDPR.  Tune in!

Direct download: tcp-20.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:21am EDT