#120 - How to Protect Yourself Online against Security Breaches w/ Grant McCracken

Jul 23, 2025

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In this episode, I chat with Grant McCracken, founder and CEO of Dark Horse Security and an ethical hacker with over 13 years in cybersecurity.Grant explains how over 60% of breaches start at the human layer and shows us practical ways to protect ourselves.With experience testing thousands of applications, he shares insights about common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting that most people never see coming.We discuss password management, multifactor authentication, and why keeping software updated matters more than fancy security tools.We also explore how AI coding creates new security risks and why every application has vulnerabilities waiting to be found.Grant reveals the mindset shift that changed his career and offers concrete steps for anyone wanting to enter cybersecurity.Join us as we break down real-world security threats and actionable protection strategies for individuals and businesses.

🟪 Timestamps

(00:00) Trailer

(00:40) The Journey to Ethical Hacking

(02:49) Common Security Breaches and Vulnerabilities

(10:15) Fundamental Security Practices

(15:26) Security for Businesses

(18:40) Dark Horse Security Services

(29:15) Career Advice for Aspiring Security Professionals

(30:53) Dropped in the Wilderness

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Website: https://darkhorse.sh
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantmccracken/

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