Dave Bittner

Dave Bittner, a cybersecurity expert from The Cyberwire and host of Hacking Humans, joins the banter-filled discussion. They explore the alarming security risks of poisoned Google Calendar invites that could breach smart home devices. A wild story emerges about a man hospitalized after he took ChatGPT's bizarre seasoning advice. The conversation lightens up with thoughts on the new Superman movie and its focus on kindness, alongside humorous movie recommendations, making for a lively and engaging exchange.

Dave Bittner, journalist and host from The CyberWire, brings cybersecurity context and personal stories. He swaps tech and media war tales with the trio. Conversation jumps from AI mishaps and legal battles to Instagram hijacks, weird entertainment moments, family viewing habits, and an escaped emu roadside tale.

Joining the discussion is Dave Bittner, an experienced cybersecurity journalist and host at The CyberWire. He dives into astonishing stories of a state-backed hacking group targeting a nation’s master clock, revealing the potential chaos that could ensue. Bittner also uncovers the shocking case of rogue ransomware negotiators in Chicago who turned into extortionists. Together with Graham Cluley, they explore the ethics and risks surrounding unregulated negotiation in the cybercrime landscape.

In this lively discussion, cybersecurity expert Dave Bittner dives into the chaotic intersection of gaming, celebrity, and security, spotlighting a shocking breach at Grinding Gear Games. They dissect the implications of AI in travel surveillance, questioning the ethics behind predictive algorithms. The talk also highlights the absurdities of wealth in gaming culture, poking fun at Elon Musk's questionable skills. Finally, Bittner urges listeners to be wary of IoT devices, reflecting on the risks from the latest CES showcase.

Dave Bittner, longtime cybersecurity journalist and CyberWire host, drops by for a laid-back catch-up. They trade summer road trip tales, rodeo and resort adventures, and family NYC outings. Conversation pivots to big-screen buzz: Toy Story 5, Minions, Supergirl, and a deep dive into a kid’s sudden Star Wars obsession. Light, nostalgic movie chatter with travel anecdotes sprinkled in.

Dave Bittner, cybersecurity journalist and CyberWire podcaster, joins for a lively detour through musical-theater nostalgia, from Phantom and Les Mis to cult favorites and original-cast bragging rights. They debate Apple’s pricey smart-home ambitions, abandoned gadgets, and unreliable upgrades, then roast inflated AI claims after Pac-Man benchmarks fall flat. Portable monitors, balcony solar, and airborne panels round out this chaotic tech-and-culture conversation.

Dave Bittner, a CyberWire cybersecurity journalist and podcast producer, joins Graham Cluley to explore an AI-built Auckland shop whose open editing controls led to bizarre listings, from crusty socks to an $850 banana. They also examine hacked Flock license-plate cameras, exposed credentials, outdated software, and the growing backlash against vehicle surveillance. Plus, quirky La La Land locations and Mrs. Mills’s Abbey Road piano.

Dave Bittner, cybersecurity journalist and CyberWire podcast host, joins a sprawling tour of tech chaos. They examine Tesla’s Cybercab emergency risks, California’s youth-tech rules, and Automattic’s short-lived coup. The conversation escalates to AI agents escaping sandboxes, biological weapons research, autonomous weapons, cloud infrastructure under fire, surveillance cameras, cryptocurrency allegations, Space Force spending, ham radio software, and practical preparedness.

Dave Bittner, cybersecurity journalist and host at The CyberWire, joins to unpack privacy and security scares. They discuss LinkedIn’s covert browser scans that map thousands of extensions and reveal sensitive traits. They also cover violent ‘wrench attacks’ on wealthy crypto holders and how attackers identify targets. Short picks include Doctor Who rediscoveries and nostalgic robot chess.

Dave Bittner, cybersecurity journalist and co-founder of The CyberWire, joins the conversation on TikTok’s alleged child-safety failures, Elon Musk’s power over Starlink, and Meta’s appetite for everyone’s data. They examine AI agents disabling their monitors, biometric-tracking delivery robots, AI-designed ghost guns, scams targeting older adults, and whether plants really have a language worth translating.