Paul's Security Weekly (Audio)

Where security veterans unpack the latest IT security news, vulnerabilities, and research through a historical and technical lens that can cut through even the thickest cigar smoke. Hosted by Paul Asadoorian and Larry Pesce. Co-hosts: Josh Marpet, Jeff Man, Mandy Logan, Tyler Robinson.

Hacking Crosswalks and Attacking Boilers - PSW #871 04/24/2025

Govt Unravelling, AI Hijinx, Bot Chaos, Recall, Oracle, Slopesquatting, Tycoon 2FA... - PSW #870 04/17/2025

You Should Just Patch - PSW #869 04/10/2025

Not-So-Secure Boot - Rob Allen - PSW #868 04/03/2025

SignalGate and How Not To Protect Secrets - PSW #867 03/27/2025

Its Not Really A 0-Day - PSW #866 03/20/2025

AI Is Oversharing and Leaking Data - Sounil Yu - PSW #865 03/13/2025

Don't Hack Russia - PSW #864 03/06/2025

Zero Days Are Not Just Fiction - PSW #863 02/27/2025

Live from ZTW - PSW #862 02/20/2025

Prompt Injection, CISA, Patch Tuesday - PSW #861 02/13/2025

Deepseek, AMD, and Forgotten Buckets - PSW #860 02/06/2025

Cred Vaults, Cheap AI, and Hacking Devices - Matt Bishop - PSW #859 01/30/2025

Vulnerability Prioritization In The Real World - Andy Jaquith - PSW #858 01/23/2025

Stopping The Bad Things - Rob Allen - PSW #857 01/16/2025

Threat Actors With A Thousand Names - PSW #856 01/09/2025

Hacker Heroes - Haroon Meer - PSW Vault 12/25/2024

When Public Payphones Become Smart Phones - Inbar Raz - PSW #855 12/19/2024

Navigating Regulations in Supply Chain Security - Eric Greenwald - PSW #854 12/12/2024

Hacker Gadgets - PSW #853 12/04/2024

Hacker Heroes - Aaron Turner - PSW Vault 11/27/2024

Confessions of a Cyber Criminal Stalker - Ken Westin - PSW #852 11/21/2024

No CVE and No Accountability - Ed Skoudis - PSW #851 11/14/2024

Cybersecurity For Schools - Kayne McGladrey - PSW #850 11/07/2024

Shadow IT and Security Debt - Dave Lewis - PSW #849 10/31/2024

Secure By Default - How do we get there? - Andy Syrewicze - PSW #848 10/24/2024

Effective Operational Outcomes - Ken Dunham - PSW #847 10/17/2024

The Code of Honor: Embracing Ethics in Cybersecurity - Ed Skoudis - PSW #846 10/10/2024

The Code of Honor: Embracing Ethics in Cybersecurity - Ed Skoudis - PSW #846 "Code of Honor: Embracing Ethics in Cybersecurity" by Ed Skoudis is a book that explores the ethical challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals in today's digital landscape. The book delves into the complex moral dilemmas that arise in the field of cybersecurity, offering guidance on how to navigate these issues while maintaining integrity. The authors provide practical advice and real-world examples to help readers develop a strong ethical framework for decision-making in their cybersecurity careers. Segment Resources: Code of Honor: Purchase Ed's book here: Get ready for a wild ride in this week's podcast episode, where we dive into the latest security shenanigans! Default Credentials Gone Wild: We’ll kick things off with a look at how default credential scanners are like that friend who shows up to the party but never brings snacks. They're everywhere, but good luck finding one that actually works! Critical Vulnerabilities in Tank Gauges: Next, we’ll discuss how automated tank gauges are now the new playground for hackers. With vulnerabilities that could lead to environmental disasters, it’s like giving a toddler a box of matches—what could possibly go wrong? Cisco Routers: The Forgotten Gear: Cisco's small business routers are like that old car in your driveway—still running but definitely not roadworthy. We’ll explore why you should check your network before it becomes a digital junkyard. Firmware Updates: A Love Story: Richard Hughes has dropped some juicy updates on fwupd 2.0.0, making firmware updates as easy as ordering takeout. But let’s be real, how many of us actually do it? Stealthy Linux Malware: We’ll also uncover Perfctl, the stealthy malware that’s been creeping around Linux systems since 2021. It’s like that one relative who overstays their welcome—hard to get rid of and always looking to borrow money! PrintNightmare Continues: And yes, the PrintNightmare saga is still haunting Windows users. It’s like a horror movie that just won’t end—grab your popcorn! Cyber Shenanigans at Comcast and Truist: We'll wrap up with a juicy breach involving Comcast and Truist Bank that compromised data for millions. Spoiler alert: they didn’t have a great plan for cleaning up the mess. Tune in for all this and more as we navigate the wild world of security news with a wink and a nudge! Visit for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: /episode/index/show/pswonly/id/33405657

Analyzing Malware at Scale - John Hammond - PSW #845 10/02/2024

AI in Cyber & Addressing Analyst Burnout - Kayla Williams - PSW #844 09/26/2024

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