

Random but Memorable
1Password
A Signal and Webby award winning security podcast that you can rely on for lighthearted, practical security advice, in-depth interviews with industry experts, deep dives into data breaches, and some random but fun security games.
Join cybersecurity experts and podcast hosts, Matt Davey, Michael “Roo” Fey, Anna Eastick, and Sara Teare, every other Tuesday for fun banter and cybersecurity updates.
Join cybersecurity experts and podcast hosts, Matt Davey, Michael “Roo” Fey, Anna Eastick, and Sara Teare, every other Tuesday for fun banter and cybersecurity updates.
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Aug 25, 2020 • 30min
Magic Kombucha Linux Release
Heard the news? 📣 1Password is coming to Linux! Settle in, as Extensions Team Lead Mitch Cohen delivers the scoop on how 1Password for Linux came to be – and what you can expect from the release later this year. Plus there's a hilariously short-lived, Harry Potter-themed edition of Play Your Passwords Right. All this, plus all the security news your ears can handle, right here. Mischief managed 🧙♀️🏰 Watchtower WeeklyBoeing 747s still get critical updates via floppy disksOver a Billion Android Devices at Risk of Data TheftTea at the Ritz soured by credit card scammers🔐 This Week at 1PasswordBack stage access to all things 1Password!This week we discuss...1Password for Linux development previewThe longest forum post in our history1Password for Open Source ProjectsGet Started: Get to know 1Password for Linux🗣 #Ask1PasswordAsk us anything! Please use the #Ask1Password hashtag or send us an email at: media@1password.com🚨 Play Your Passwords Right We show a password, then reveal how many times that has been in a breach. We then show another and guess higher or lower.To play along visit: haveibeenpwned.com/passwordsFollow Us…Visit 1password.comCheck out our blogTweet us @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramPlease get in touch using #Ask1Password and let us know what you think of the show, you can also leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Aug 11, 2020 • 25min
Special Fiftieth Live Show
Chaos ensues as we attempt our first episode before a "live studio audience" (ahem) for this special 50th episode of Random But Memorable! 🎉Buzzers at the ready as we introduce a brand new segment: Play Your Passwords Right! What could go wrong?Plus we announce our lucky giveaway winners, and, as usual, hurtle through the latest security happenings like some runaway news-train in Watchtower Weekly.Log out, tune in…Watchtower WeeklyTroy Hunt on recent data breachesMore than 30 UK charities affected by Blackbaud cyber attackPromo.com announces data breachAvon Cosmetics leaks 7GB of dataDunzo suffers data breachDave data breach affects 7.5 million usersHackers broke into real news sites to plant fake storiesThe new ultrasonic jamming device for Amazon EchoGarmin staggers back online after ransomware attackGarmin paid multi-million dollar ransom to criminals🏆 Giveaway Winners Our winners are... @DXZDB@JeffCutlerOwen@ryanfeeleyA big thanks to everyone for entering. Listen out for more giveaways coming soon!🚨 Play Your Passwords Right We show a password, then reveal how many times that has been in a breach. We then show another and guess higher or lower.To play along visit: haveibeenpwned.com/passwords🗣 #Ask1PasswordAsk us anything! Please use the #Ask1Password hashtag or send us an email at: media@1password.comFollow Us…Visit 1password.comCheck out our blogTweet us @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramPlease get in touch using #Ask1Password and let us know what you think of the show, you can also leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jul 28, 2020 • 45min
Password Cracking Hacking Spree with Mike Pound
Does the entire internet weigh the same as one large strawberry? 🍓Join us for the final episode of season four, as we wave goodbye to Real or Not Real.Super-fan Matt, also sits down with Mike Pound, widely known for his appearances on the YouTube series Computerphile. Settle in, as we find out how he simplifies security concepts like encryption, password cracking, and much more. If you've loved the show this season, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. We would really appreciate it!This episode was recorded on July 16th, more information has been made available since then on various news items discussed. Please find updated links below.Watchtower WeeklyA Twitter Hacking Spree Hits Elon Musk, Obama, Apple, and MoreTwitter addresses hacking falloutYears before big hack, Twitter contractors reportedly spied on celebsTwitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messagesFacebook Just Failed Its First Ever Civil Rights AuditThe Great Hack - Netflixad.watch - Political Ad Spend on Facebook & InstagramGuest Interview - Mike PoundFollow @_mikepound on TwitterFollow @computer_phile on TwitterSubscribe to Computerphile on YouTubeHow Password Managers Work - ComputerphileSecret Key Exchange (Diffie-Hellman) - ComputerphilePassword Cracking - ComputerphileFeistel Cipher - Computerphile#Ask1PasswordAsk us anything! Please use the #Ask1Password hashtag or send us an email at: media@1password.comIt's Giveaway Time!Suggest a segment to replace Real or Not Real for the next season of Random but Memorable. Our favourite will win some swag, and the segment could appear on the show. Use the #Ask1Password hashtag or email us at media@1password.comGiveaway closes on July 31st. We will announce the winners on the 50th episode. Real or Not Real?The entire internet weighs about the same as one large strawberry.Read more here.Follow Us…Visit 1password.comCheck out our blogTweet us @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramPlease get in touch using #Ask1Password and let us know what you think of the show, you can also leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jul 14, 2020 • 37min
Mystery Spying Basement Cat with Troy Hunt
Troy Hunt is back for another Random but Memorable! 🎉 Fresh off their mini scooters, Matt and Troy discuss everything from data breaches, to the obscure personal information a cat forum needs to know. We also announce the release of 1Password's latest feature: domain breach report.Plus, Roo takes charge of the penultimate Real or Not Real and we reveal our latest giveaway. Don't say we never spoil you.Watchtower WeeklySony announces its bug bounty programGoogle Will Delete Your Data by Default — in 18 MonthsApple Catches TikTok Secretly Spying On Millions Of iPhone UsersGuest Interview - Troy HuntFollow @troyhunt on TwitterFollow @haveibeenpwned on TwitterVisit troyhunt.comVisit haveibeenpwned.com1Password blog: Guard against external data breaches with domain breach reports#Ask1PasswordAsk us anything! Please use the #Ask1Password hashtag or send us an email at: media@1password.com.It's Giveaway Time!Suggest a segment to replace Real or Not Real for the next season of Random but Memorable. Our favourite will win some swag, and the segment could appear on the show. Use the #Ask1Password hashtag or email us at media@1password.comGiveaway closes on July 31st. We will announce the winners on the 50th episode. Real or Not Real?Mystery Flavor Dum Dums are made when the factory switches from one flavor production run to another and are the result of combining the end of one flavor’s mix with the start of the next flavor’s mix.Read more here.Follow Us…Visit 1password.comCheck out our blogTweet us @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramPlease get in touch using #Ask1Password and let us know what you think of the show, you can also leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jun 30, 2020 • 41min
Woefully Lax Security Drop with Jake Moore
This week, we lift the lid on a whole host of crazy stuff in Watchtower Weekly. From a scary case of eBay fronted cyber-stalking, to some woefully lax security at the CIA. We also announce Watchtower notifications – coming to 1Password! 🏰🚨Join the gang, as we unveil this new feature and much more.And if all that wasn't enough, we host a fun-packed interview with Jake Moore. Jake is Cybersecurity Specialist and Spokesperson for ESET. We're just going to drop that right in here.Watchtower WeeklyZoom does 180 on encryption plansFormer eBay executives charged with cyber-stalkingCIA cyber weapons stolen in historic breach due to 'woefully lax security'Want to know the CIA's password for its top-secret hacking tools? 123ABCdefAmazon 'thwarts largest ever DDoS cyber-attack'Guest Interview - Jake MooreFollow @Jake_MooreUK on TwitterFollow @ESETUK on TwitterVisit ESETESET UK Job Vacancies#Ask1PasswordAsk us anything! Please use the #Ask1Password hashtag or send us an email at: media@1password.com.Real or Not Real?Goldfish have a 3 second memory. Read more here.Follow Us…Visit 1password.comCheck out our blogTweet us @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramPlease get in touch using #Ask1Password and let us know what you think of the show, you can also leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jun 16, 2020 • 28min
Default Encryption Advisory Head
Are you heading to a protest? This week we offer some advice on how to keep yourself secure. Join us for Watchtower Weekly, as we attempt to unravel the ongoing encryption debate and more.Stay tuned for a very special Matt edition of Real or Not Real, that stuns Anna & Roo to silence. Watchtower WeeklyUK Ad Campaign Seeks to Deter CybercrimeMark Zuckerberg promised default end-to-end encryption throughout Facebook's platformsZoom says free users won’t get end-to-end encryption so FBI and police can access callsGlastonbury Town Council has resolved to adopt recommendations of their ‘5G Advisory Committee'How Do I Prepare My Phone for a Protest? - The MarkupHow to Protest Safely: What to Bring, What to Do, and What to Avoid - WiredBlack Lives Matter - Donations Below are just a few of the many charities and organisations open to donations.NAACPNUCFEqual Justice Initiative#Ask1PasswordAsk us anything! Please use the #Ask1Password hashtag or send us an email at media@1password.com.Real or Not Real?Your feet are older than your head. Read more here.Follow Us…Visit 1password.comCheck out our blogTweet us @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramPlease get in touch using #Ask1Password and let us know what you think of the show, you can also leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jun 2, 2020 • 39min
Virtual Kindness Pillow Gif with Eva Galperin from EFF
How can we protect free speech in 2020? And what exactly is Stalkerware? This week, we dive deeper into these pressing issues, as we're joined by Eva Galperin, Director of Cybersecurity at EFF and Technical Advisor for the Freedom of the Press Foundation.We also discuss the latest security news in Watchtower Weekly (or whatever we're calling this segment now) and announce our Random Act of Kindness winners. 🎉Watchtower WeeklyEasyJet admits data of nine million were hackedEntire travel itineraries were stolen by hackers, Easyjet now tells victimsWhat Is Facebook Going To Do With 700 Million Giphy Users’ Data?The FBI cracked another iPhone — but it's still not happy with AppleWoman stalked by sandwich server via her COVID-19 contact tracing infoFollow @evacide on TwitterFollow @EFF on TwitterVisit Electronic Frontier FoundationVisit Coalition against StalkerwareVisit Operation Safe EscapeVisit Privacy.com#Ask1PasswordAsk us anything! Please use the #Ask1Password hashtag or send us an email at: media@1password.com.Real or Not Real?May 29th is "Put a Pillow on Your Fridge" day. Read more here.Random Act of Kindness - Giveaway Winners 🎉Our winners are... @nurserizalinda@ontario_icu_rn@wstwdWinners will each receive 3 years of 1Password for free.A big thanks to everyone for entering. Be sure to listen out for more giveaways coming soon!Follow Us…Visit 1password.comCheck out our blogTweet us @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramPlease get in touch using #Ask1Password and let us know what you think of the show, you can also leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.

May 19, 2020 • 47min
Biweekly Letter Cookie Consent with Perry Carpenter
This week, a listener letter gives us a well deserved slap on the wrist, before we jump into some Watchtower Bi-Weekly (a not so new segment.) Join the gang, as they discuss cookie consent, the differences between Coronavirus contact-tracing apps, and much more. We also welcome the wonderful Perry Carpenter to the show, author of Transformational Security Awareness, and Chief Evangelist & Strategy Officer at KnowBe4.There's still time to enter our Random Act of Kindness giveaway! Please suggest someone who needs 1Password and tweet @1Password using the #Ask1Password hashtag.Watchtower WeeklyCoronavirus contact-tracing: World split between two types of appUK COVID-19 contact-tracing app data may be kept for 'research'TalkTalk’s ex-CEO Dido Harding heads up the UK’s Coronavirus tracing appNo cookie consent walls — and no, scrolling isn’t consentNew Firefox service will generate unique email aliases to enter in online formsFollow @PerryCarpenter on TwitterConnect with Perry Carpenter on LinkedInFollow @KnowBe4 on TwitterVisit https://www.knowbe4.com/KnowBe4: Inside Man#Ask1PasswordAsk us anything! Please use the #Ask1Password hashtag or send us an email at media@1password.com.Real or Not Real?If you ate a new variety of apple every day, it would take more than 20 years to try them all. Read more here.Random Act of Kindness - Giveaway Please suggest someone who needs 1Password in these difficult times, maybe they’re working really hard on the frontlines or as an essential worker. Please tweet us @1Password using the #Ask1Password hashtag.Giveaway closes on May 25th. We will announce the winners on the next episode. Winners will receive 3 years of 1Password for free.Follow Us…Visit 1password.comCheck out our blogTweet us @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramPlease get in touch using #Ask1Password and let us know what you think of the show, you can also leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.

May 5, 2020 • 21min
Lockdown Hair Stand Goal
The gang have reached the embarrassing hair stage of lockdown, but we're not letting that dampen our spirits. Avoiding the inevitable home haircut, we rundown all the latest technology news in Watchtower Weekly. We also share some tips to help manage your 1Password account, and launch a Random Act of Kindness giveaway.Watchtower WeeklyA new iPhone email security bug may let hackers steal private dataAfter intense scrutiny, Zoom tightens up security with version 5Microsoft Teams fixes funny Gifs cyber-attack flawStripe is logging your mouse movements on websites' payment pagesCuttlefish changing colors#Ask1PasswordAsk us anything! Please use the #Ask1Password hashtag or send us an email at media@1password.com.Real or Not Real?Chameleons change colors to camouflage themselves. Read more here.Random Act of Kindness - Giveaway time!Please suggest someone who needs 1Password in these difficult times, maybe they’re working really hard on the frontlines or as an essential worker. Please tweet us @1Password using the #Ask1Password hashtag.Giveaway closes on May 25th. We will announce the winners on the following episode. Winners will receive 3 years of 1Password for free.Follow Us…Visit 1password.comCheck out our blogTweet us @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramPlease get in touch using #Ask1Password and let us know what you think of the show, you can also leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Apr 21, 2020 • 44min
Good News Email Prank with James Linton (SINON_REBORN)
We're all in need of some positivity right now, so join us this week for our Good News Special. Without a Facebook scandal in sight, we round-up all the good tech news in Watchtower Weekly.We also had the pleasure to chat with James Linton, aka SINON_REBORN, a social engineer and famed email prankster, known for duping a huge list of high profile celebrities and politicians.Watchtower WeeklyWhatsApp introduces new limit on message forwardsGoogle backs Apple's SMS OTP standard proposalApple & Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technologyApple creates face shield for health workersWe have Animal Crossing swag!1Password blog: Remote Work seriesFollow James Linton @SINON_REBORNhttp://emailprankster.com/#Ask1PasswordAsk us anything! Please use the #Ask1Password hashtag or send us an email at media@1password.com.Real or Not Real?Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the fear of very long words. Read more here.Follow Us…Visit 1password.comCheck out our blogTweet us @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramPlease get in touch using #Ask1Password and let us know what you think of the show, you can also leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.