Prompt Injection, CISA, Patch Tuesday - PSW #861
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Release Date: 02/13/2025
Exploring Meshtastic and LoRa Mesh Networks - Rob Allen - PSW #881
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This week, we dive into the world of Meshtastic and LoRa—two technologies empowering secure, long-range, and infrastructure-free communication. We'll talk about the origins of Meshtastic, how LoRa radio works, and why mesh networking is revolutionizing off-grid messaging for adventurers, hackers, emergency responders, and privacy advocates alike. We break down the available hardware, walk you through firmware installation, and share real-world use cases of LoRa to create decentralized, encrypted networks. Whether you’re a hacker, a prepper, or just curious about the future of resilient...
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Is Vuln Management Dead? - HD Moore - PSW #880
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This conversation explores the intersection of cybersecurity and emerging technologies, focusing on innovative hacking techniques, the evolution of vulnerability management, and the critical importance of asset discovery. The discussion also delves into the implications of cyber warfare, the persistent threat of default passwords, and the integration of open source tools in enhancing security measures. The conversation delves into various aspects of cybersecurity, focusing on aircraft tracking, data filtering, the evolution of vulnerability management, and the role of AI in enhancing security...
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Hacking Drivers - PSW #879
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This week: * The true details around Salt Typhoon are still unknown * The search for a portable pen testing device * Directories named "hacker2" are suspicious * Can a $24 cable compete with a $180 cable? * Hacking Tesla wall chargers * Old Zyxel exploits are new again * Hacking Asus drivers * Stealing KIAs - but not like you may think * Fake articles * Just give everything to LLMs, like Nmap * Retiring Floppy disks * An intern leaked secrets * Discord link hijacking * Cray vs. Raspberry PI * More car hacking with BMW Visit for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:
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UEFI Vulnerabilities Galore - PSW #878
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This week: You got a Bad box, again Cameras are expose to the Internet EU and connected devices Hydrophobia NVRAM variables Have you heard about IGEL Linux? SSH and more NVRAM AI skeptics are nuts, and AI doesn't make you more efficient Trump Cybersecurity orders I think I can root my Pixel 6 Decentralized Wordpres plugin manager Threat actor naming conventions I have the phone number linked to your Google account Fortinet flaws exploited in ransomeware attacks (and how lack of information sharing is killing us) retiring floppy disks fault injection for the masses there is no defender AI...
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Updating & Protecting Linux Systems - PSW #877
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Two parts to this episode: Tech Segment: Updating Linux Systems - Beyond apt-get upgrade * Custom scripts for ensuring your Linux systems are up-to-date * topgrade - tutorial for using topgrade to update Linux systems on various Linux distributions Discussion Topic: Anti-Malware and/or EDR on Linux Platforms * PCI calls for scanning Linux systems * What tools exist for analyzing Linux systems? (AIDE, uac, chkrootkit) * Best Anti-Malware for Linux - Commercial tools, open-source, both, none? * ClamAV - fa-notify and the dangers Visit for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:
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It's A Trap! - PSW #876
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In the security news: Vicious Trap - The malware hiding in your router Hacking your car WSL is open-source, but why? Using AI to find vulnerabilities - a case study Why you should not build your own password manager The inside scoop behind Lumma Infostealer Hacking a smart grill Hardcoded credentials on end of life routers and "Alphanetworks" SIM swapping is still happening LoRa for C2 Russian drones use Telegram Flipper Zero mod for the LOLZ Signal blocks Recall CISA loses more people Visit for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:
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Malware Laced Printer Drivers - PSW #875
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This week in the security news: Malware-laced printer drivers Unicode steganography Rhode Island may sue Deloitte for breach. They may even win. Japan's active cyber defense law Stop with the ping LLMs replace Stack Overflow - ya don't say? Aggravated identity theft is aggravating Ivanti DSM and why you shouldn't use it EDR is still playing cat and mouse with malware There's a cellular modem in your solar gear Don't slack on securing Slack XSS in your mail SIM swapping and the SEC Ivanti and libraries Supercomputers in space! Visit for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:
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Ransomware in your CPU - PSW #874
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This week in the security news: Android catches up to iOS with its own lockdown mode Just in case, there is a new CVE foundation Branch privilege injection attacks My screen is vulnerable The return of embedded devices to take over the world - 15 years later Attackers are going after MagicINFO Hacking Starlink Mitel SIP phones can be hacked Reversing with Hopper Supercharge your Ghidra with AI Pretending to be an anti-virus to bypass anti-virus macOS RCE - perfect colors End of life routers are a hackers dream, and how info sharing sucks Ransomware in your CPU Disable ASUS DriverHub Age...
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Are You Down With RDP? - PSW #873
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Security news for this week: RDP and credentials that are not really revoked, and some RDP bitmap caching fun Some magic info on MagicINFO Vulnerability Management Zombies There is a backdoor in your e-commerce Airborne: vulnerabilities in AirPlay Bring your own installer - crafty EDR bypass The Signal clone used by US government officials: shocker: has been hacked AI slop vulnerability reporting Bricking iPhones with a single line of code Hacking planet technology Vibe hacking for the win? Cybersecurity CEO arrested for deploying malware Hello my perverted friend FastCGI - fast, but...
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AI Tips, Tricks, and Traps! - PSW #872
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The PSW crew discusses tips, tricks, and traps for using AI and LLMs. We discuss a wide range of AI-related topics, including how to utilize AI tools for writing, coding, data analysis, website design, and more! Some key takeaways include: AI has rapidly shifted from novelty to an essential tool in security and other fields. Paid AI versions offer significant advantages for professionals. Legal, ethical, and copyright questions around AI-generated content remain unresolved. Human skills, critical thinking, communication, and adaptability are more important than ever. AI is a powerful...
info_outlineYou can install Linux in your PDF, just upload everything to AI, hackers behind the forum, TP-Link's taking security seriously, patche Tuesday for everyone including Intel, AMD, Microsoft, Fortinet, and Ivanti, hacking your space heater for fun and fire, Cybertrucks on fire (or not), if you could just go ahead and get rid of the buffer overflows, steam deck hacking and not what you think, Prompt Injection and Delayed Tool Invocation, new to me Ludus, Contec patient monitors are just insecure, Badbox carries on, the compiler saved me, and Telnet command injection!
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