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Cryptojacking, and Farewell for Now!

Security Unlocked - February 16, 2022 08:05 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
The success of crypto inspired dozens of other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Tether, and Dogecoin. Today, people worldwide use cryptocurrencies to buy things, sell things, and make investments. One thing is certain; digital currencies are here to stay, no matter how many times you have to expla...

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A look at Cybercrime in 2021

Security Unlocked - February 02, 2022 08:05 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
Ransomware attacks have never been so successful. The returns from these attacks are soaring and only becoming easier to conduct. In chapter two of the Microsoft Digital Defense Report, the growing threat of cybercrime is covered in great detail. As we continue to go over the MDDR, it's more appa...

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What’s a BISO?

Security Unlocked - January 19, 2022 08:05 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
Everything is exciting and new when you're a kid, and curiosity inspires many of us to branch out and try new things. For some, that means drawing from our imagination or trying all kinds of sports. And for others it means spending days at the library, checking out books on modem communications, ...

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Disinformation in the Enterprise

Security Unlocked - January 05, 2022 08:05 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
Disinformation refers to the calculated use of false information to influence others and has been a steadily growing form of information warfare. Unfortunately, disinformation is everywhere these days, often hidden in plain sight. Criminals will also adapt and take advantage of technologies, such...

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I am Shroot-less

Security Unlocked - December 22, 2021 08:05 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
Microsoft works around the clock to protect their customers, no matter what product they’re using, Microsoft or otherwise. In some instances Microsoft teams up with other companies, creating an all-star cybersecurity team, to handle newly discovered vulnerabilities. It helps everyone stay more se...

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Decoding NOBELIUM

Security Unlocked - December 08, 2021 08:05 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
In December 2020, Microsoft began sharing information with the cybersecurity industry on a group of Russia-based hackers who gained access to multiple enterprises through vulnerable software code, stolen passwords, compromised on-premises servers, and minted SAML tokens. In this supply chain atta...

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Trusting Your Hybrid Workforce

Security Unlocked - November 24, 2021 08:05 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
We are back, covering more of the 2021 Microsoft Digital Defense Report, and this time we’re taking a deep dive into chapter five on Hybrid Workforce Security and Zero Trust. Zero Trust means precisely what it sounds like, never assuming any device or identity is secure; it's like having major tr...

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When Privacy Meets Security

Security Unlocked - November 10, 2021 08:05 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
The way most people operate online these days, what would you even consider private anymore? We are so quick to share details about our job, home, friends, and family without even thinking about how much personal info we're giving away. Privacy and user agreements are a part of almost everyone's ...

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Securing Modern Software

Security Unlocked - October 27, 2021 07:05 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
The newfound popularity of the internet in the nineties spurned an obsession with hacking. Unfortunately, most movies believed that it wasn't possible to show real hacking and still be entertaining; hence all the awkward video game graphics and characters living in sketchy basements regularly yel...

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The 2021 Microsoft Digital Defense Report

Security Unlocked - October 20, 2021 07:05 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
Okay, look, we know you plan on reading the entire 2021 MDDR at some point. But you're busy. Life gets in the way. We get it. Who has the time! Well, we've got the time, but that's beside the point, and honestly... fortunate for you. We've read the report front to back and have decided to cover s...

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Mobile 4N6 101

Security Unlocked - October 13, 2021 07:05 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
What would you say is the most personal possession that you own? Most would say their cell phone... unless you still have a few journals from high school. And if you do, this is your reminder that it might be time to let those go. It's become increasingly apparent lately how much info our phones ...

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Untangling Botnets

Security Unlocked - October 06, 2021 07:05 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
You're back home celebrating the holidays with friends and family, sharing stories, catching up, and discussing your plans for the year ahead. Next thing you know, that cousin who wouldn't stop sending you emails about the "future of bitcoin" and coin mining kicks the door open, and he's ready to...

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What the Fuzz?!

Security Unlocked - September 29, 2021 07:05 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
Do you have a data science or engineering background? If so, you're in luck. If not, you're also in luck because today's guest found a way to make a few complex subjects understandable for everyone. The first of many topics... Fuzzy hashing. It might sound like an adorable, adventurous Muppet cha...

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The ‘Three E’s’ of Scam Disruption

Security Unlocked - September 22, 2021 07:05 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
Juan Hardoy leads an international team of investigators, analysts, and lawyers inside the Digital Crimes Unit who share a joint mission to protect customers and promote trust in Microsoft technologies. Hearing that might take your imagination to a place where Juan is deputized to fight crime in ...

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Entering the Virtual Battlefield

Security Unlocked - September 15, 2021 07:05 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
Have you ever thought about a career in threat intelligence or cyber security? Possibly finishing school with a degree in computer programming and feel overwhelmed with what to do next? Don't worry; we've all experienced this. Maybe not specifically with computer programming, but the figuring it ...

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Battling BazaCall BuzzKill

Security Unlocked - September 01, 2021 07:05 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
It's finally Friday. You successfully made it through another week and the weekend is so close you can taste it. You pour yourself a bowl of your favorite cereal, but before you can get that first bite your phone rings. It's a random number, but for some reason you're feeling chatty and decide to...

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Turning to the Purple Side

Security Unlocked - August 25, 2021 07:05 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
Picture this: you’re working on a new software that will revolutionize your industry. You’ve got your work cut out for you, from design to programming to integration. But what about security? Keeping your software secure should be in the conversation from day one, but not all developers are well-...

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Protecting the Power Grid

Security Unlocked - August 18, 2021 07:05 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
Electricity is all around us. In fact, you’re using it to read this right now. It powers (no pun intended) our everyday lives, and it works without us having to think about it. It’s kind of like breathing. I mean, you don’t have to tell your lungs “Hey! Start breathing right now!” But just like w...

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Making the Leap to the Cloud

Security Unlocked - August 11, 2021 07:05 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
8 trillion. It’s kind of a big number, right? That’s how many signals are collected, processed, and analyzed by Microsoft’s security team every single day. Those signals are travelling from the cloud, coming through endpoints, coming through Bing, coming through Xbox. All of these signals are tur...

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Mary Had a Little Scam Report

Security Unlocked - August 04, 2021 07:05 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
How likely are you to fall for a scam? Survey Says… depends on your demographic. Scammers are evolving, from cold calls on the phone, to computer desktop pop-ups with nagging alarm sounds, to buying out search terms like “email support.” Tech support scams have become an ever-present threat in ou...

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Talking Security With Non-Security Professionals

Security Unlocked - July 28, 2021 07:05 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
Every occupation has its unique jargon that allows professionals to speak their own language and understand each other’s shorthand.  Those of us in the world of cybersecurity are no exception as we frequently toss around acronyms and abbreviations, but how can we cybersecurity professionals commu...

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Discovering Router Vulnerabilities with Anomaly Detection

Security Unlocked - July 21, 2021 07:05 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
Ready for a riddle? What do 40 hypothetical high school students and our guest on this episode have in common? Why they can help you understand complex cyber-attack methodology, of course!  In this episode of Security Unlocked, hosts Nic Fillingham and Natalia Godyla are brought back to school by...

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Securing the Internet of Things

Security Unlocked - July 14, 2021 07:05 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
There used to be a time when our appliances didn’t talk back to us, but it seems like nowadays everything in our home is getting smarter. Smart watches, smart appliances, smart lights - smart everything! This connectivity to the internet is what we call the Internet of Things (IoT). It’s becoming...

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Looking a Gift Card Horse in the Mouth

Security Unlocked - July 07, 2021 07:05 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
Is it just me, or do you also miss the good ole days of fraudulent activity? You remember the kind I’m talking about, the emails from princes around the world asking for just a couple hundred dollars to help them unfreeze or retrieve their massive fortune which they would share with you. Attacks ...

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Simulating the Enemy

Security Unlocked - June 30, 2021 07:05 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
How does that old saying go? Keep your friends close and keep your understanding of a threat actor’s underlying behavior and functionality of tradecraft closer? As new tools are developed and implemented for individuals and businesses to protect themselves, wouldn’t it be great to see how they ho...

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Dial 'T' for Tech Support Fraud

Security Unlocked - June 23, 2021 07:05 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
We’ve all had a family dinner, Netflix binge, or otherwise relaxing moment ruined by a telemarketer trying to sell you something you didn't need – a magazine subscription, insurance, you name it! But recently, people have been getting calls that are much more sinister in nature; people claiming t...

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A Day in the Life of a Microsoft Principal Architect

Security Unlocked - June 16, 2021 07:05 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
We’re formally sending out a petition to change the phrase “Jack of all trades” to “Hyrum of all trades” in honor of this episode’s guest, Hyrum Anderson. In this episode, hosts Natalia Godyla and Nic Fillingham sit down with Hyrum Anderson who, when he’s not fulfilling his duties as the Principa...

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Red-teaming AI with CounterFit

Security Unlocked - June 09, 2021 07:05 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
It’s an all out offensive on today’s episode while we talk about how the best defense is a good offense. But before we plan our attack, we need to know our vulnerabilities, and that’s where our guest comes in.   On this episode, hosts Nic Fillingham and Natalia Godyla are joined by Will Pearce, w...

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Pearls of Wisdom in the Security Signals Report

Security Unlocked - June 02, 2021 07:05 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
It’s our 30th episode! And in keeping with the traditional anniversary gift guide, the 30th anniversary means a gift of pearls. So from us to you, dear listener, we’ve got an episode with some pearls of wisdom!   On today’s episode, hosts Nic Fillingham and Natalia Godyla bring back returning cha...

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Securing Hybrid Work: Venki Krishnababu, lululemon

Security Unlocked - May 26, 2021 07:05 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 56 ratings
On this week’s Security Unlocked we’re featuring for the second and final time, a special crossover episode of our sister-podcast, Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault.   Lululemon has been on the forefront of athleisure wear since its founding in 1998, but while many of its custome...

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