The Falcon's View

AUGUST 29, 2017

Suddenly, it occurred to me, "Hey, you know what we really need is a new sub-field that combines all aspects of security behavior design, such as security awareness, anti-phishing, social engineering, and even UEBA." Well, low-and-behold, it already exists! release, expected sometime soon).

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 23, 2022

Using the Easy Button™ Last month, we posted our blog explaining the staffing shortage in the information security (InfoSec) industry. The post Fixing the Shortage of Information Security Professionals appeared first on Security Boulevard. It can often take three to six months to fill.

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Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Since 2007 the InfoSec industry has been talking about TheBigOne™—the event that would change cyber threats from annoyances to existential concerns. They called it Cyber Pearl Harbor. This doesn’t mean it can’t still happen. Nowhere near fast enough.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 5, 2022

The post DuckDuckGo Browser Allows Microsoft Trackers, Stolen Verizon Employee Database, Attacking Powered Off iPhones appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Threat actors have dramatically escalated their attacks – targeting security controls like multi-factor authentication (MFA), conducting wily social engineering attacks and extorting businesses large and small with ransomware. For more information, check out our on-demand webinar Your Zero Trust Roadmap.

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Prior to Mastercard, Abdullah was the chief information security officer at Xerox, where she established and led a corporate-wide information risk management program. She also served as the deputy chief information officer of the White House. She is also the host of the Mastering Cyber podcast.

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SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

But what might they offer the front-facing information security officer – someone with a ten-year plan, wondering what to prepare for down the line? AI could impact more than just social engineering. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images).

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Threat Intelligence (TI) representation across different levels There is a lot of information on cyberattacks on the internet, and, as a rule, the most helpful information is contained in cyber threat reports ( Threat Intelligence Reports ). Highlighting the AI advantages in ITSM and InfoSec, you can use ChatGPT.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 4, 2021

ISACA’s new publication, AI Uses in Blue Team Security , looks at AI, ML and DL applications in cybersecurity to determine what is working, what is not, what looks encouraging for the future and what may be more hype than substance. It has a presence in 188 countries, including more than 220 chapters worldwide.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 16, 2021

While being “classic” and “timeless” might work in other industries, information security (Infosec) must constantly guard against resting on laurels when it comes to strategies and solutions. Cybercrime also has elements where automated remediation is unavailable, such as social engineering attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 23, 2025

In this special episode of the Shared Security Podcast, join Tom Eston and Dan DeCloss, CTO and founder of PlexTrac, as they discuss the challenges of data overload in vulnerability remediation.

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NopSec

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

As we look forward into 2017 cyber attacks , information security teams have to think like hackers in order to stay ahead of the challenges to come. Social Engineering and Human Error Security experts can hardly say it enough: humans are your biggest cybersecurity vulnerability.

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NopSec

MAY 21, 2020

The Verizon 2020 DBIR report is out again – [link] – and most of the information security industry is busy reading and analyzing it cover to cover. I am sure all my infosec colleagues analyzed the report cover-to-cover and more specifically from the incident response and intrusion detection perspective.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The post DEF CON 29 Red Team Village – Russ Hanneman’s ‘Message About The Red Team Village CTF’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEF CON 29 Red Team Village videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2022

The post Phone Scam Targets Psychologists, All My Apes Gone, Supply Chain Skimmer Attack appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

This forced security leaders and enterprise executives to assess their information security operations and overall cybersecurity posture to ensure their organizations were ready to face the challenges ahead. Needless to say, in 2021 cybersecurity was front and center for individuals, enterprises, and governments alike.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 27, 2022

The LAPSUS$ hacking group has claimed to have hacked both Microsoft and Okta, details about a novel phishing technique called a browser-in-the-browser (BitB) attack, and how a popular software package that has 1.1

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2022

The post Truths and Myths of Privacy, Fake Shopping Apps, Borat RAT Malware appeared first on The Shared Security Show. Scott and Tom explain why privacy isn’t dead, why should everyone should care about their privacy, and how you should respond to someone that says “I don’t care about privacy, I have nothing to hide!”.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2025

To quote an excellent talk from Billy Boatright (and Babe Ruth) at the Social Engineering Village several years ago, If youre good enough to have a bat in your hands, youre good enough to swing it. We will keep this in mind throughout the interviews and will do our best to alleviate those concerns. So, swing for thefences!

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

You’d think that having an amazing resume, a couple of bug bounties, or a CTF win would land you that dream infosec job. Welcome to the hacker mind and original podcast from for all secure, it's about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. There's a serious shortage of InfoSec professionals.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

You’d think that having an amazing resume, a couple of bug bounties, or a CTF win would land you that dream infosec job. Welcome to the hacker mind and original podcast from for all secure, it's about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. There's a serious shortage of InfoSec professionals.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 25, 2022

The post Robert Kerbeck Author of RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street appeared first on The Shared Security Show. In this episode learn all about the world of corporate spying from someone who was a corporate spy and actually wrote a book on it!

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Security Boulevard

JULY 14, 2024

Find out why this file may not be as significant as it seems and the importance of avoiding password reuse. […] The post Authy Breach: What It Means for You, RockYou 2024 Password Leak appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. We also explore a massive password list leak titled ‘Rock You 2024’ that has surfaced online.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2024

Then they switch to the best practices to prevent social media account takeovers, highlighting […] The post The World of Scambaiting, Preventing Social Media Account Takeovers, Network Wrenches Hacked appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 7, 2024

Co-host Scott Wright joins the discussion, highlighting how millions of AT&T customer account passcodes, along with personal information, were compromised due to a leak discovered by a security researcher and reported by […] The post Massive AT&T Data Leak, The Danger of Thread Hijacking appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Finally, we […] The post The FBI’s Qakbot Takedown, QR Code Phishing Attacks, Dox Anyone in America for $15 appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. In this episode we discuss the FBI’s remarkable takedown of the Qakbot botnet, a saga involving ransomware, cryptocurrency, and the FBI pushing an uninstaller to thousands of victim PCs.

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Kali Linux

MARCH 28, 2023

In information security (infosec) there is the need to be on the latest version. Being a system administrator, a patch could contain a security update to stop a vulnerability. Writing exploits or developing infosec tools is no exception, they often need to have access to the latest libraries.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

In episode 346, we discuss new AI-driven voicemail scams that sound convincingly real and how to identify them. We also explore recent research on the privacy concerns surrounding donations to political parties through their websites.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2024

In episode 330 Tom, Scott, and Kevin discuss the new features for iPhones and Android phones designed to warn users about secret trackers, possibly aiding in identifying stalkers.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 16, 2025

They share their expertise on the key data and workflow hurdles that security teams face today. [] The post Tackling Data Overload: Strategies for Effective Vulnerability Remediation appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In this episode Luke Jennings VP of Research & Development from Push Security joins us to discuss SaaS attacks and how its possible to compromise an organization without touching a single endpoint or network.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The post DEF CON 29 Red Team Village – ‘CTF Day 3’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEF CON 29 Red Team Village videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In this episode, Tom shows off AI generated images of a “Lonely and Sad Security Awareness Manager in a Dog Pound” and the humorous outcomes. The conversation shifts to Apple’s upcoming support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) and the potential security implications.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 28, 2022

Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation” has been recognized as an exploit for a vulnerability after Microsoft reported it can crash the hard drives of certain old laptop computers, phishing attacks that compromise credentials using brand impersonation are on the rise, and details about a new privacy focused phone carrier that doesn’t track your location or (..)

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2022

This week we discuss the top 3 location tracking apps in the Apple App Store and Google Play and which ones sell your data. Plus, details about recent fake Chick-fil-A and Olive Garden vouchers on Facebook. ** Links mentioned on the show ** #1 Phone Tracker by Number [link] [link] – Android [link] – iOS […].

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Fifteen years after the launch of the microblogging social media platform, Twitter remains a dominant public forum for instant communication with individuals and organizations worldwide on a universe of topics, including #cybersecurity. How to screen for natural infosec talent: Ask for a worst case scenario for any common situation.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The post DEF CON 29 Red Team Village – ‘CTF Recap and Upcoming Events’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEF CON 29 Red Team Village videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel.

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