The Webroot Podcast
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Webroot, an OpenText company, was the first to harness the cloud and artificial intelligence to stop zero-day threats in real time. We provide endpoint protection, network protection, and security awareness training solutions purpose built for managed service providers and small businesses.
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Is the Code War Upon Us?
December 20, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBCyberattacks backed by nation states are becoming more frequent in the United States. In fact, according to Dr. Mike McGuire, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Surrey, there has been a 100% rise in ‘significant’ nation-state incidents between 2017-2020 with the most attacking the enterprise at 35%. Have we replaced the “cold war” with the “code war?” It seems so with the SolarWinds hack, described as a “digital Pearl Harbor.” What’s more, it’s been both speculated and prove...
Turn Skeptics into Champions: The Value of SAT
December 10, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBMany SMBs work with MSPs to secure their businesses with technology solutions. This approach offers a strong level of defense and protection, but unfortunately, employees can be the weakest link when it comes to cybersecurity. In fact, according to our research, 58% of email users open emails from unknown senders regularly. Security Awareness Training mitigates these risks, but some SMBs fail to see the value. This podcast builds a case for Security Awareness Training (SAT) and provides tips...
Hacker Files: Bitcoin Scams are on the Rise
November 29, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBThe accelerated demand for bitcoin has provided cybercriminals with a new playground. It’s untraceable, making it perfect for extortion and impersonation. In fact, reported by CBS News, Americans have lost more than $80 million in cryptocurrency investment scams since October, which represents a 1,000% increase from the fall of 2019, according to FTC data. This podcast explores this attack vector and the common methods and scams, including modern mining malware such as LemonDuck and LemonCat.
Hacker Files: Black Hat USA 2021 Rundown
November 15, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBBlack Hat USA Conference, the leading infosec event, was held July 21 – Aug. 3, 2021. Grayson Milbourne recaps some of the hottest (and most interesting!) topics from the conference.
2021 Webroot BrightCloud Threat Report: The Latest in Cybersecurity
September 02, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB2020 was an unprecedented year in terms of cybercrime. In this episode, Tyler Moffitt, Senior Security Analyst at Webroot, an OpenText company, sits down with host Joe Panettieri to explore Webroot’s BrightCloud Threat Report. Their conversation covers the report’s major findings and what steps businesses can take to build durable resistance.
The Dangers of Streaming Sports Online
August 19, 2021 22:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MBIt’s time to think twice before you watch that illegal football stream! Sites that offer pirated sports are not only illegal, but also a major cybersecurity risk. From common viruses to Bitcoin scams, these sites pose a significant threat to consumers. Host Joe Panettieri welcomes Kelvin Murray, Senior Threat Researcher at Webroot, an OpenText company, to discuss this attack vector and how to limit risk.
Get the Scoop on Babuk
August 05, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBThere has been a worrying rise in ransomware activity. Recent attacks on organizations like the Houston Rockets and the emergence of Babuk ransomware have caused major concern. Tyler Moffitt, Senior Security Analyst at Webroot, an OpenText company, returns to the podcast to address these developments and how companies can protect themselves through multi-level security planning.
IoT and Home Network Security
June 18, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBToday’s home connections are no longer limited to PCs, tablets and smartphones. Smart speakers, thermostats, doorbells and more are increasingly common. Each comes with its own security vulnerabilities. Security intelligence director Grayson Milbourne sits down with host Joe Panettieri to discuss what homeowners need to know about IoT devices and network security.
Cybercrime as a Service with Kelvin Murray
May 21, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBHost Joe Panettieri and sr. threat research analyst Kelvin Murray explore cybercrime as a service—why and how hackers have emulated the SaaS business model and applied it to ransomware and other types of attack.
Cryptocurrency and Cybercrime
April 23, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIs Bitcoin the dominant cryptocurrency of cybercrime? Is there a relationship between the value of Bitcoin and its role in cybercrime? Can cryptocurrencies be bought and sold safely? Sr. threat research analyst and resident crypto expert Tyler Moffitt joins host Joe Panettieri to discuss all that and more in this episode.
Why SMBs are attractive cyberattack targets and how to protect them
March 12, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBMajor malware attacks make headlines, but it's the legions of smaller ones that line the pockets of cybercriminals. Listen to Joe Panettieri and Webroot security threat analyst Kelvin Murray discuss why small and medium-sized businesses are such highly coveted targets for cyberattacks.
Exploring hacker personas with a Webroot threat analyst
February 12, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBHost Joe Panettieri and Webroot threat analyst Tyler Moffitt explore various hacker personas—including the Impersonator, the Opportunist, and the Infiltrator—to learn what motivates each and how their different priorities require tailored defenses.
The biggest cybersecurity trends of 2020 and predictions for 2021
January 22, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBHost Joe Panettieri is joined by Webroot security intelligence director Grayson Milbourne to look back at the year that was in cybersecurity: Emotet, business email compromise, deepfakes, and the rest of the ugly trends that emerged in 2020. Then, he'll offer his thoughts on what awaits us in 2021.
Social Engineering and Business Email Compromise
December 18, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.23 MBIn this episode, Webroot director of security intelligence Grayson Milbourne discusses the tactic the FBI recently called "the $26 billion scam." Business email compromise is a confidence game, and Milbourne explains to host Joe Panettieri how it's played.
Insider Attacks and Security Controls
November 20, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.58 MBElectric carmaker Tesla narrowly avoided falling victim to an insider attack when an employee alerted authorities to a bribe he'd been offered. Will you be as lucky? You don't have to count on it with these tips from Webroot senior threat researcher Kelvin Murray.
The 2020 Nastiest Malware Rundown
October 30, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.34 MBEach Fall, Webroot counts down the worst malware variants to wreak havoc over the previous year. In this episode, security analyst Tyler Moffitt reveals this year’s list of nastiest malware to host Joe Panettieri.
Detecting Deep Fakes and Misinformation
September 25, 2020 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBOur host sits down with Webroot threat researcher Kelvin Murray to discuss deep fakes, their dangers, and some ways you can detect them. Plus, how misinformation is used to spread panic on the web.
CloudJacking and Crypto Cloud Mining
September 04, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBMalicious actors know cloud infrastructure contains troves of valuable data. Not surprisingly, some have focused their efforts on compromising it. Our host and threat researcher Tyler Moffitt discuss this trending threat.
Staying Safe Online While Working from Home
August 14, 2020 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBA surging number of businesses now find their employees working from home. In this episode, our host and Webroot security intelligence director Grayson Milbourne provides tips for keeping a remote workforce safe from the attacks targeting it.
Defending Your Data on the Go: The Importance of VPN Security
July 31, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.25 MBIn this episode, Webroot director of security intelligence Grayson Milbourne and host Joe Panettieri look at the importance of virtual private networks (VPNs) in data security and how these secure “tunnels” shield your connection at coffee shops, shopping malls, and anywhere else you connect while on the go.
Diving Into Smishing (SMS + Phishing = Smishing)
July 25, 2020 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.77 MBIt may sound silly, but smishing is a serious threat. Host Joe Panettieri is joined in this episode by Webroot security analyst Tyler Moffitt as he explains how cybercriminals use SMS functionality to con everyone from major banks to the average smartphone user.
Exploring the Growing Trends of Business Email Compromises & Email Hijacking
July 21, 2020 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.86 MBWebroot malware threat analyst Kelvin Murray joins host Joe Panettieri to explore the rising threat of business email compromise and the lengths cybercriminals will go to get their eyes on your inbox, plus a look into the shadowy of the Silent Starline cybercrime group.
Paralyzing Password Attacks
July 10, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.65 MBMimikatz, open source malware used to gather credentials on Windows computers, is an ancient relic in terms of cybersecurity. On this episode, host Joe Panettieri and Webroot director of security intelligence Grayson Milbourne ponder how a technique first developed in 2007 still poses a threat to PC users.
Cities Under Cyber Siege
July 03, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MBDenver, Atlanta, Baltimore...the list of cities that have experienced ransomware attacks continues to grow, along with bill footed by taxpayers. On this episode, Webroot director of security intelligence Grayson Milbourne and host Joe Panettieri discuss municipalities as prime targets for hackers.
Intellectual Property Theft Cyberattacks
June 26, 2020 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MBA hack at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory went unnoticed for 10 months, exposing state secrets with possible national security consequences. Webroot senior threat analyst Kelvin Murray and host Joe Panettieri discuss how the rampant theft of intellectual property also targets SMBs.
Case 12: Combating the Surging Man-in-the-Middle Attack
June 19, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MBIBM claims as much as 35 percent of cybercrime involves man-in-the-middle attacks. Recently, Russian agents used one while trying to hack a European chemical weapons agency. Webroot senior threat analyst Kelvin Murray talks with Joe Panettieri about these popular attacks.
Case 11: Hackers Order Restaurant Customer Data to Go - Dealing with Rampant Information Theft
June 13, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBA 10-month breach of the restaurant group Earl Enterprises resulted in the compromise of an estimated two million credit and debit card numbers. In this episode, Joe Panettieri talks rampant information theft with Webroot senior threat analyst Kelvin Murray.
Case 10: Cryptojacking, The Sequel: Life After Coinhive
June 05, 2020 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MBThe popular cryptomining tool Coinhive has closed its doors. So the cryptojacking threat should decline, right? ‘Not so fast’ Webroot threat analysts Tyler Moffitt tells host Joe Panettieri. Here's who's filling in where Coinhive left off.
Double Kill, Other Favored Exploits, and How to Patch against Them
May 29, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBThe remote code execution flaw Double Kill is as ominous as it sounds, making it a mainstay in cybercriminals’ exploit kits. Here Joe Panettieri talks with Webroot analysist Tyler Moffit about patching against it and other exploits.
Case 9: Double Kill, Other Favored Exploits, and How to Patch against Them
May 29, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBThe remote code execution flaw Double Kill is as ominous as it sounds, making it a mainstay in cybercriminals’ exploit kits. Here Joe Panettieri talks with Webroot analysist Tyler Moffit about patching against it and other exploits.
Case 8: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Sounds the Alarm over DNS Attacks
May 22, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 7.6 MBThis episode of Hackers Files examines the strange saga of a rare U.S. Department of Homeland Security emergency directive ordering all U.S. federal civilian agencies to secure the login credentials for their internet domain records.
Biometric Data – Managing Risks
May 15, 2020 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MBFrom fingerprints to facial recognition, biometrics aren’t just for sci-fi anymore. But as these technologies grow in prevalence, so do related cyber risks. Host Joe talks with Kelvin Murray, Sr. Threat Research Analyst, about the benefits vs. security risks biometrics present.
Case 7: How Risky Clicks Equal Big Ransoms for Local Governments
May 01, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MBIn Episode 7 of Hacker Files, Joe Panettieri and Webroot guest George Anderson discuss ransomware attacks against local governments in Georgia and New York, and how cybersecurity training could help minimize incidents at a fraction of the cost of a breach.
Is HTTPS Really Making Us More Secure?
April 24, 2020 22:00 - 10 minutes - 6.99 MBThe idea behind HTTPS is to create a secure, encrypted connection between your browser and a website. Does it work? Joe Panettieri and Webroot’s Hal Lonas discuss.
Case 6: Is HTTPS Really Making Us More Secure?
April 24, 2020 22:00 - 10 minutes - 6.99 MBThe idea behind HTTPS is to create a secure, encrypted connection between your browser and a website. Does it work? Joe Panettieri and Webroot’s Hal Lonas discuss.
Quantum Computing and Security
April 17, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBWhile quantum computing has numerous positive implications, some critics worry hackers will leverage this technology for nefarious purposes. Host Joe sits down with Grayson Milbourne, Security Intelligence Director, to get a cybersecurity experts’ perspective.
Case 5: Botnets - New Tricks with Old Exploits
April 10, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 8.01 MBA five-year-old exploit for home router software was recently used to launch massive spam campaigns. Joe Panettieri and Webroot’s Hal Lonas discuss botnets and how to stop them.
Case 4: Landing the Big One with Spear Phishing
April 03, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MBSpear phishing, a hyper-targeted form of the classic phishing attack, is rapidly gaining popularity and financial success. Hear Joe Panettieri and Webroot’s Hal Lonas discuss this highly-sophisticated tactic.
Case 3: The Sordid Story of Cryptojacking
March 30, 2020 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MBHow was Tesla duped into running malware on its own AWS infrastructure? Here, Joe Panettieri and Webroot’s Charlie Tomeo discuss cryptojacking news and its wider repercussions.
Case 2: RDP - Ransomware's Hottest New Delivery Vector
March 21, 2020 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.28 MBCybercriminals sniff out unsecured remote desktop protocol (RDP) to circumvent even well-planned defenses. Joe Panettieri and Webroot’s Charlie Tomeo discuss RDP as a ransomware delivery strategy.
Recap: A Decade's Worth of Cyber Threats
March 12, 2020 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBFrom APTs to global ransomware, the last decade has seen major innovations in cybercrime and its targets. Tyler Moffitt, Security Analyst, joins Joe Panettieri to cover key trends from the last 10 years, and what they mean for today’s businesses.
Episode 1: How to Stop Opening the Door to Phishing Attacks
December 11, 2019 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MBIn mid-2018, PhishPoint wreaked havoc on many Microsoft Office 365 users duping them into sharing their login credentials allowing access to critical systems. Joe Panettieri and Webroot’s Charlie Tomeo explore the uniqueness of this scenario, how cybercriminals manipulate users with phishing attacks, high-profile phishing successes, and how they can be prevented. Webroot podcasts explore the hottest topics in cybersecurity. Featuring guest industry experts, episodes look at the most signi...
Case 1: How to Stop Opening the Door to Phishing Attacks
December 11, 2019 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MBIn mid-2018, PhishPoint wreaked havoc on many Microsoft Office 365 users duping them into sharing their login credentials allowing access to critical systems. Joe Panettieri and Webroot’s Charlie Tomeo explore the uniqueness of this scenario, how cybercriminals manipulate users with phishing attacks, high-profile phishing successes, and how they can be prevented. Webroot podcasts explore the hottest topics in cybersecurity. Featuring guest industry experts, episodes look at the most signi...