Latest Itsec Podcast Episodes

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FCC Votes for Net Neutrality

Darnley's Cyber Café - May 01, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes
US Votes for Net Neutrality, Again.  Tune in to this episode as Darnley delves into the critical topic of Net Neutrality. Explore why the FCC's stance seems to waver, unravel the backstory of net neutrality, and gain insights into its fundamental principles. Join us for a deep dive into this pi...

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Robots Throwing Fire

Darnley's Cyber Café - April 26, 2024 17:00 - 28 minutes
Thermonator  is the first-ever flamethrower-wielding robot dog, latest advancement in smart home technology.. Why is this making headlines?  In this episode, Darnley discusses the future of robotics, and why robots will revolutionize our daily life. From chores to companions, How Robotics are R...

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Quantum Threats To Cybersecurity

Darnley's Cyber Café - April 19, 2024 17:00 - 14 minutes
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating intersection of quantum computing and cybersecurity. Join us as we explore the looming threats that quantum technology poses to the foundations of digital security.  We'll unravel how quantum computers could crack currently unbreakable encryption ...

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The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #343

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - April 17, 2024 09:50 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Episode 343 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast begins with news that Instagram is testing a tool to help tackle ‘sextortion’, or intimate image abuse. Following that, the team discuss how criminals are increasingly using A.I to defraud consumers out of their money. The last two stories look at...

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Future of Phishing

Darnley's Cyber Café - April 10, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes
Phishing ahead: Navigating the future of cybersecurity. In this episode, Darnley discusses the past, present and future of phishing attacks. He shares his insights, tips, dos and don'ts on how to avoid the simple strategies of cyber criminals looking to make a quick buck out of fooling you. This...

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The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #342

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - April 10, 2024 10:20 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Episode 342 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast focuses on political news this week, kicking off with a story that China is being accused of using AI-generated content, in order to sow discontent in the upcoming American election. From there the team look news that YouTube is being accused of com...

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The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #341

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - April 03, 2024 10:12 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Episode 341 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that a data broker leak has revealed sensitive data about people who visited the infamous island. From there, the team discuss news that the UN peace keepers are being told to shore up their cyber-defences, after warnings that na...

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The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #340

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - March 27, 2024 11:17 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Episode 340 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that the EU is investigating META, Apple and Google for “uncompetitive practices”. Additionally, the US government has gone ahead and levelled a lawsuit against Apple, for what they see as “monopoly” behaviour with their hardware...

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The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #339

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - March 20, 2024 14:12 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Episode 339 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that several employees in TikTok were caught covertly spying on Forbes journalists. From there, the team talk about a new cooperation between governments to better tackle spyware and news that the FTC is looking at the upcoming R...

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The End of TikTok

Darnley's Cyber Café - March 20, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes
Is this the end of TikTok? In this episode, Darnley explores the ramifications of the US Congress's choice to regulate TikTok, a Chinese-owned video application, due to concerns over national security threats. Will this decision potentially hamper the growth of other social media platforms? Is ...

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Ransomware and Cities

Darnley's Cyber Café - March 14, 2024 11:00 - 12 minutes
What happens after a municipality gets hacked?  In this episode, Darnley discusses the fates of a city or town that gets hit with a ransomware. Who pays for it? How much damage does it really cause? What is the price to be paid post-breach? Why it is the citizens responsibility to hold their lo...

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The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #338

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - March 12, 2024 15:55 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Episode 338 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with the story of the year (so far) as some people see it – the Kate Middleton / photoshop mix ups. Is it really as big a deal as some believe it to be, or is it just a silly mistake?  From there the team discuss news that South Korea ha...

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Transatlantic Cable podcast #337

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - March 08, 2024 09:05 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this special episode of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast, we engage in a thoughtful conversation with guests Genie Gan and Ekaterina Burdova about the pivotal topic of Women in Technology, coinciding with the celebration of International Women’s Day.  Throughout the episode, the panel delves...

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The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #336

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - March 06, 2024 10:25 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Episode 336 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast begins with news that Tumblr and WordPress are set to begin selling user data for AI training. From there the team talk about META’s decision to begin helping assist the EU in combatting fake news and disinformation on their platforms.  To wrap up...

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Space and Cybersecurity

Darnley's Cyber Café - March 05, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes
Do Space and Cybersecurity mix?  In this "off the mic" episode of Space and Cybersecurity, Darnley talks about the importance of protecting our space assets against cyber threats and why it is already being threatened. With space tourism taking off, the war spilling into everyones lives, how wi...

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Moving Away From The Cloud

Darnley's Cyber Café - February 28, 2024 18:00 - 24 minutes
It's 2024, why would business move away from the cloud? Yet they are In this episode, we discuss the reasons why organizations are moving away from the cloud, the challenges faced by using cloud solutions and why On-Premise solutions are becoming the more affordable option. So why is Cloud comp...

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The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #335

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - February 28, 2024 10:51 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Episode 335 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast kicks off with news that Apple are already preparing for a post-quantum world with their latest iMessage update. From there the team discuss criticism around Google’s ‘woke’ AI picture issues.  Following that, the team wrap up with two stories, th...

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The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #334

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - February 21, 2024 16:24 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In today’s episode of the Transatlantic Cable podcast, the team look at news that companies at the fore-front of generative AI are looking to ‘take action’ on deceptive AI in upcoming elections. From there, the team discuss news that the Canadian government is set to take action against devices ...

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Neuralink Is the Future

Darnley's Cyber Café - February 13, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes
Neuralink is a company that aims to have a brain-computer interface that can unlock human potential. In this podcast, Darnley discusses this technology, how it is supposed to help humanity, and how to prepare ourselves for having all our brains connected to the internet.  Support the Show. Sub...

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The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #333

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - February 07, 2024 15:52 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Episode 333 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast dives into news that a site called ‘OnlyFakes’ is offering deepfake photo ID – the team also stay on the AI bandwagon with the next story which talks about the recent furore around illicit AI generated Taylor Swift images. From there the team disc...

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Unveiling Foreign Intrusion: US Senate on Chinese Interference

Darnley's Cyber Café - February 01, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes
In this riveting episode, we delve into the investigations and confrontations shaping the landscape of US governance and national security. The US Senate's inquiry into Chinese government interference in critical infrastructure sends shockwaves through the political corridors, igniting debates o...

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The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #332

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - January 31, 2024 15:42 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Episode 332 of the Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that, after the recent AI generated sketch, George Carlin’s estate has decided to pursue legal matters against the creators.  From there, discussion turns to Mozilla’s worry about Apple’s new browser rules and British l...

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PCI Monthly Update: Gearing Up for Version 4.0, Mastering Requirement 9, and QSA Insights

Cybersecurity Sense - January 30, 2024 11:17 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
In this January edition of the PCI Monthly Update, we’re on the brink of exciting changes with version 4.0 just around the corner! We start with a spotlight on the ongoing Request for Comments (RFC) period for PCI DSS v4.0, inviting insights from industry experts. Plus, we discuss the Global Con...

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The Human Firewall

Darnley's Cyber Café - January 25, 2024 16:00 - 19 minutes
In an era where cybersecurity breaches are rampant and data breaches make daily headlines, organizations are increasingly turning their attention to fortifying their defenses against digital threats. However, amidst the focus on sophisticated software, A.I, and firewalls, there's a critical comp...

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The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #331

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - January 25, 2024 10:17 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Episode 331 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news regarding “the mother of all data breaches”, consisting of some 26 billion (yes, really) user names. From there the team discuss fake Biden robocalls and a swearing customer chatbot. To wrap up, the team talk about the latest c...

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The Transatlantic Cable podcast #330

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - January 18, 2024 11:54 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Episode 330 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks things off with talk around the potential for A.I poisoning, which could allow malicious actors to turn AI chatbots into ‘sleeper agents’. From there the team talk about eBay and a truly bizarre story involving spiders, cockroaches and death t...

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PCI Monthly Update: December News, Deep Dive into Requirement 8, and QSA Q&A

Cybersecurity Sense - January 11, 2024 10:55 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Join us for the latest episode of our PCI Monthly Update podcast, where we explore the latest developments in the world of payment card industry security. We begin with a news segment highlighting the PCI SSC's TRA Guidance. Next, we delve into Requirement 8 of the PCI DSS, dedicated to identi...

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The Transatlantic Cable podcast #329

Transatlantic Cable Podcast - January 11, 2024 09:38 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with Stuxnet – yes, after 20 plus years, we’re still talking about the infamous malware. From there, the team discuss news that artists and journalists are looking to collectively sue OpenAI around copyright theft – let’s see how th...

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Is Your Online Privacy Dead?

Darnley's Cyber Café - January 03, 2024 16:00 - 17 minutes
In this episode, we delve into the pressing question that's been on everyone's mind: Is online data privacy a thing of the past? Join us as we navigate the intricate web of digital landscapes and dissect the factors contributing to the evolving state of our privacy in the online realm. Join us ...

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Cyber Security Year In Review

Darnley's Cyber Café - December 26, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes
Join us as we reflect on the highs and lows of the cybersecurity landscape in 2023, providing valuable insights for cybersecurity enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone interested in the dynamic world of digital security. See where Fortra GoAnywhere, 3CX, MOVEit, Barracuda, Microsoft, and Cisco...