
Security Weekly News (Audio)
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.
Latest episodes

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

Jun 17, 2025 • 36min
AI Zombie Lawyer, Scattered Spider, ASUS, Mainframes, GrayAlpha, Backups, Josh Marpet - SWN #486
AI Zombie Lawyers, Scattered Spider, ASUS, Mainframes, GrayAlpha, Backups, 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-486

Jun 13, 2025 • 29min
$200,000 Zoom Call, Microsoft, Zero-Click, China & HD With $649 million of Bitcoin - SWN #485
This week we have, $200,000 Zoom Call, Microsoft Teams, INTERPOL, Zero-Click, Junk Food, China & Hard Drive With $649 million of Bitcoin. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-485

Jun 10, 2025 • 32min
Vixen Panda, NPM, Roundcube, IoT, 4Chan, Josh Marpet, and more... - SWN #484
Vixen Panda, NPM, Roundcube, IoT, 4Chan, 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-484

Jun 6, 2025 • 34min
Elsa, Redline, ChaosRat, iMessage, Bladed Feline , Aaran Leyland, and More... - SWN #483
Elsa, Redline, ChaosRat, iMessage, Bladed Feline , 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-483

Jun 3, 2025 • 37min
Bovril, Deranged, Crocodilus, Cartier, Jinx, Conti, Scattered Spider, Josh Marpet... - SWN #482
Bovril, Deranged Hookworm, Crocodilus, Cartier, Jinx, Conti, Scattered Spider, 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-482