

Security Weekly News (Audio)
Security Weekly Productions
Concise, bi-weekly reviews of the most significant security stories, including malware, threats, government actions, and other cybersecurity topics. Hosted by Dr. Doug White. Co hosts: Josh Marpet, Aaran Leyland.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 42min
Donatello, SharePoint, CrushFTP, WordPress, Replit, AllaKore, Rob Allen, and more... - Rob Allen - SWN #496
Donatello, SharePoint, CrushFTP, WordPress, Replit, AllaKore, Rob Allen, and more on the Security Weekly News. Segment Resources: https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/matanbuchus-loader-ransomware-infections This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlocker to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-496

Jul 18, 2025 • 34min
Existential Dread, MCP, Cloudflare, ESXI, QR Codes, Salt Typhoon, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #495
Existential Dread and Seawater, MCP, Cloudflare, ESxi, QR Codes, Salt Typhoon, Aaran Leyland, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-495

Jul 15, 2025 • 30min
AI meltdowns, Gigabyte, NCSC, Rowhammer, Gravity Form, Grok, AsyncRat, Josh Marpet... - SWN #494
AI meltdowns, Gigabyte, NCSC, Rowhammer, Gravity Form, Grok, AsyncRat, Josh Marpet and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-494

Jul 11, 2025 • 34min
Tapjacking, ZuChe, PerfektBlue, McHacking, OT in the IT, Add Ons, Josh Marpet... - SWN #493
Tapjacking, ZuChe, PerfektBlue, McHacking, OT in the IT, Add Ons, Josh Marpet, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-493

Jul 8, 2025 • 33min
Spying on your kids, Bank Robberies, Qantas, LOTL, sudo, Hunters, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #492
Spying on your kids, Bank Robberies, Qantas, LOTL, sudo, Hunters, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-492

Jul 4, 2025 • 29min
North Korea, ransomware, social engineering, AI, Apple, Drugs & Iran - SWN #491
North Korea, ransomware, social engineering, AI, Apple, Drugs & Iran on this edition of the Security Weekly News! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-491

Jul 1, 2025 • 31min
Sony, Scattered Spider, Hikvision, Cybercrime, Iran, BSODs, Cloudflare, Josh Marpet.. - SWN #490
Sony, Scattered Spider, Hikvision, Cybercrime, Iran, BSODs, Cloudflare, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-490

Jun 27, 2025 • 31min
Broadcom, Direct Send, N0auth, UNFI, Cisco, Oneclik, Russ Beauchemin, and more... - SWN #489
Joining the conversation is Russ Beauchemin, an expert in peripheral security with valuable insights into printer vulnerabilities. He discusses the alarming risks posed by refurbished printers, highlighting the need for secure practices like changing default passwords. The chat also dives into Broadcom's cybersecurity initiatives and the implications of AI on misinformation, emphasizing its impact on democracy. Additionally, the dialogue touches on vulnerabilities in cloud messaging systems and the dangers of seamless software updates in the energy sector.

Jun 24, 2025 • 36min
The Rise of Malware: Salt Typhoon and Spark Kitty - SWN #488
In this episode of Security Weekly News, Doug White discusses various cybersecurity threats, including the Salt Typhoon and Spark Kitty malware, the implications of Microsoft's decision to drop support for old hardware drivers, and the potential increase in cyber threats from Iran. The conversation also covers the alarming 16 billion password leak and the evolving landscape of password security, including the rise of passkeys and the challenges posed by AI in misinformation and social engineering. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-488

Jun 20, 2025 • 34min
Donut Holes, clickfix, rapperbots, bad devs, war, Doug Rants about Backups, and More. - SWN #487
Donut Holes, clickfix, rapperbots, bad devs, war, Doug Rants about Backups, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-487