Defensive Security Podcast - Malware, Hacking, Cyber Security & Infosec
Episodes
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 334
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 333
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 332
13 Dec 2025
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 331B
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reposting Episode 331 due to the wrong mp3 attached to the original. Want to be the first to hear our episodes each week? Become a Patreon...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 331
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 330
24 Nov 2025
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 329
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 328
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 327
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 326
21 Oct 2025
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 325
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 324
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here are links to the stories we discuss this week: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/brickstorm-espionage-campaign https://...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 323
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 322
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the stories we discuss this week: https://natlawreview.com/article/qantas-airways-cuts-executive-pay-after-cyber-incident-governance-signal-i...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 321
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 320
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Links to stories: https://securityaffairs.com/181430/security/after-sharepoint-attacks-microsoft-stops-sharing-poc-exploit-code-with-china.html htt...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 318
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I have no idea why Riverside.fm (the service we use to record the podcast) has such an audio/video sync problem for the first minute or so of the reco...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 317
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 316
04 Aug 2025
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 315
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re in Atlanta on August 20, you can join us for a LIVE episode at Mission 25. Register here: MCS Mission: Security’25 Our new merch stor...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 314.5
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 315 is available for our patreon donors and will be posted for everyone else on Monday, July 28. Going forward, episodes will be released to o...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 314
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 313
09 Jul 2025
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 312
30 Jun 2025
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 311
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 310
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 309
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 308
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like what we’re doing with the DefSec Podcast and want to help support us? Donate here: https://www.patreon.com/defensivesec In this episode of the ...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 307
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including a significant dat...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 306
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry and Andrew discuss the importance of data security, phishing attacks targeting hiring managers, the implications of paying ra...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 305
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the Google Mandiant 2025 M-Trends report. The report is available here: https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/m-tren...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 304
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity, focusing on the rise ...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 303
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including the rise ...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 302
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry and Andrew discuss various cybersecurity topics, including the recent Oracle Cloud security breach, a GitHub supply chain attac...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 301
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss a range of cybersecurity topics, including the recent Ora...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 300
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, we celebrate the 300th episode of the Defensive Security Podcast then discuss various cybersecurity topics including the rise...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 299
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including a Disney ...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 298
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defense of Security podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including a recent inciden...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 297
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patreon supporter of the show here: https://www.patreon.com/defensivesec Links: https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ransomware-gangs–...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 296
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defense of Security Podcast, Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, focusing on r...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 295
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including the alarming s...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 294
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including a hidden backdoor...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 293
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Another day, another data breach.” In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss a significant data brea...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 292
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including the dangers of ma...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 291
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including a signifi...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 290
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including the FTC’s order...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 289
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including a year-long suppl...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 288
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, we discuss the anticipated rise of Mac malware, the economic implications of new top-level domains ...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 287
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various topics including their holiday plans, updates on ...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 286
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including the launch of the...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 285
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, we discuss the theft of cloud credentials, the exploitation of SharePoint vulnerabilities, evolving...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 284
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Delta’s Lawsuit, SEC Penalties, and Fortinet’s Zero-Day Exploit In this episode, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kellett discuss current cybersecurity...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 283
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“They Can’t All Be Winners” In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat explore several pressing cybers...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 282
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 282: Exploiting Trust in Cybersecurity Practices In episode 282 of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kallett discuss...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 281
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity events and issues. The episode open...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 280
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kellett delve into key cybersecurity topics. They discuss a recent stat...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 279
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 279 of the Defensive Security Podcast, Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss the latest cybersecurity news and issues. Stories include Transp...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 278
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 278 of the Defensive Security Podcast, Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various recent cybersecurity topics. The episode starts with lig...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 277
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various topics in the cybersecurity landscape, including the influence of cyber insurance on risk...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 276
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the latest Defensive Security Podcast Ep. 276! From cow milking robots held ransom to why IT folks dread patching, Jerry Bell and Andrew Kal...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 275
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://www.crowdstrike.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Channel-File-291-Incident-Root-Cause-Analysis-08.06.2024.pdf https://www.theregister.com...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 274
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-3-000-github-accounts-used-by-malware-distribution-service/ https://blog.knowbe4.com/how-a-north-k...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 273
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Joe Sullivan Verdict – Unfair? – Which Part? (cybertheory.io) Fujitsu Details Non-Ransomware Cyberattack (webpronews.com) 5 Key Questions CISO...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 272
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 272 of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss a variety of pressing cybersecurity topics. These include ...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 271
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 270
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 269
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cosmicstrand-uefi-malware-found-in-gigabyte-asus-motherboards/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 268
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stories: https://www.scmagazine.com/feature/incident-response/why-solarwinds-just-may-be-one-of-the-most-secure-software-companies-in-the-tech-univ...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 267
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 267 Links: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/aerojet-rocketdyne-agrees-pay-9-million-resolve-false-claims-act-alleg...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 266
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.csoonline.com/article/3660560/uber-cisos-trial-underscores-the-importance-of-truth-transparency-and-trust.html https://thehackernews.com/2...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 265
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Google Exposes Initial Access Broker Ties With Ransomware Actors (bankinfosecurity.com) Okta says hundreds of companies impacted by security breach | ...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 264
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adafruit discloses data leak from ex-employee’s GitHub repo (bleepingcomputer.com) Malware now using NVIDIA’s stolen code signing certificates (bl...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 263
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.govinfosecurity.com/data-breach-exposes-booking-details-19-million-customers-a-18505 https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2022/02/11/cloud-secu...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 262
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.darkreading.com/edge-threat-monitor/most-common-cause-of-data-breach-in-2021-phishing-smishing-bec https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/s...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 261
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-are-taking-over-ceo-accounts-with-rogue-oauth-apps/ https://blog.f-secure.com/insight-from-a-la...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 260
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.csoonline.com/article/3647209/why-you-should-secure-your-embedded-server-management-interfaces.html https://www.csoonline.com/article/3646...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 259
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 258
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/07/malicious-pypi-packages-caught-stealing-developer-data-and-injecting-code/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/202...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 257
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
https://therecord.media/using-vms-to-hide-ransomware-attacks-is-becoming-more-popular/ https://blog.erratasec.com/2021/07/ransomware-quis-custodiet-ip...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 256
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.csoonline.com/article/3623760/printnightmare-vulnerability-explained-exploits-patches-and-workarounds.html#tk.rss_all https://www.security...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 255
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-sec-official-says-agency-has-begun-probe-cyber-breach-by-solarwinds-2021-06-21/ https://www.databreachtoday.com/...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 254
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re baaaack
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 253
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.securityinformed.com/news/intruder-research-mongodb-databases-breached-connected-internet-co-1594211095-ga-co-1594211806-ga.1594215158.htm...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 252
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/capital-one-must-turn-over-mandiant-forensics-report-a-14352 https://www.databreachtoday.com/insider-threat-lessons-f...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 251
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.securityweek.com/recent-salt-vulnerabilities-exploited-hack-lineageos-ghost-digicert-servers https://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-ment...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 250
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.zdnet.com/article/dhs-cisa-companies-are-getting-hacked-even-after-patching-pulse-secure-vpns/ https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/attackers-...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 249
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/zoom-security-privacy-woes https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/blogs/learn-from-how-others-get-breached-equifax-edition-p-...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 248
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Be well, be safe, take care of yourselves, and take care of others (from an appropriate distance). https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-apple-s...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 247
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.securityweek.com/state-sponsored-cyberspies-use-sophisticated-server-firewall-bypass-technique https://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-vi...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 246
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.darkreading.com/risk/cybercriminals-swap-phishing-for-credential-abuse-vuln-exploits/d/d-id/1337019 https://www.businessinsider.com/phishi...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 245
09 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/judge-rules-insurer-must-pay-for-ransomware-damage-a-13673 https://www.zdnet.com/google-amp/article/new-york-state-wa...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 244
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.securityweek.com/attacker-installs-backdoor-blocks-others-exploiting-citrix-adc-vulnerability https://www.securityweek.com/court-approves-...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 243
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/firm-being-blackmailed-by-hackers-for-6m-obtains-irish-court-injunction-1.4128069 http...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 242
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/city-government-in-recovery-mode-after-cyberattack/289-514a376e-16de-4b43-9756-a30baefe4c28 https://arstechni...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 241
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/allied-universal-breached-by-maze-ransomware-stolen-data-leaked/ https://www.csoonline.com/article/3454...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 240
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/11/breach-affecting-1-million-was-caught-only-after-hacker-maxed-out-targets-storage/ https://www....
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 239
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/92484/data-breach/imperva-data-breach-2.html https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/10/the-count-of-...
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 238
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.csoonline.com/article/3441220/marriott-data-breach-faq-how-did-it-happen-and-what-was-the-impact.html
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 237
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2019/08/what-we-can-learn-from-the-capital-one-hack/
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 236
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get well soon, Mr. Kalat!