This week's guest is Haroon Meer, Co-founder of Thinkst, the makers of Canary and Canary Tokens. Haroon discusses the deployment of canaries on networks for real-time attack detection. They also talk about the effectiveness of canaries and canary tokens in network security, the targeting of forgotten systems by attackers, the importance of disabling and removing features, and their journey in building their company. They touch on topics like developing a honeypot, earning the right to work on more interesting problems, and optimizing the DNS channel for communication with the console. The discussion also includes challenges faced and the emphasis on product quality rather than just fundraising.

Haroon Meer, founder of Thinkst Applied Research, brings a wealth of cybersecurity knowledge to the discussion. He reflects on his journey from South Africa's tech landscape post-apartheid to innovative product development in security. The conversation explores the practical applications of honeypots, the need for a customer-centric culture, and the shortcomings of current EDR solutions. With humorous anecdotes from his university days, Haroon emphasizes simplifying cybersecurity processes and enhancing user experiences through tools like Canary Tokens.

Haroon Meer, founder of Thinkst Canary, shares insights from a decade in deception technology. He discusses how Thinkst continues to lead the deception game with user-friendly solutions. The conversation delves into the innovative use of internal honeypots and canary tokens for risk management. Meer also reflects on the importance of establishing genuine connections at cybersecurity conferences, blending humor with practical advice. He touches on the evolving landscape of security and the persistent preference for hardware devices over cloud solutions.

Haroon Meer, founder of Thinkst Canary, joins to discuss cybersecurity attitudes, China's shift to domestic tech, and Apple's antitrust issues. Topics include the DOJ targeting Chinese APT operators, China banning western CPUs, Nigeria's Binance stoush, Rowhammer on AMD Zen, and Ukraine's drone defense. The conversation also touches on Russia's wiper attacks, North Korea's crypto heists, and the challenges of balancing company success with product quality.

Haroon Meer from Thinkst Canary discusses APT groups shifting to 'living off the land' techniques. Topics include Russian cyber attack on Ukrainian telco, Apple and Facebook's e2ee push, sketchy 702 reauthorization, USG push notifications request, and 2024 predictions.