Fearless Paranoia

Ransomware-as-a-Service: The New Normal in Cyber Warfare

What if I told you that for a few dollars a month, you could become the proud owner of a new cybercrime franchise? Well, that's where the current world of extortion-for-hire has gone: ransomware-as-a-service.

Phishing-Resistant Multi-Factor Authentication: What You Need to Know

Mult-Factor Authentication has too often been talked about as though it is a cure to all cybersecurity failures. It's not. But make sure that you're using phishing-resistant MFA to get the best protection available.

Multi-Factor Extortion: The Evolution of Modern Ransomware Tactics

For our 50th episode, we discuss how ransomware gangs have adapted their tactics in response to improved cybersecurity defenses, and some tips on the best ways to fight against this increasingly dangerous threat.

A Tale of Two Hacks: Inside the Microsoft and CloudFlare Breaches

It was the best of times, it was... late 2023. Two major tech companies, two nation-state attackers. One company set the standard for how to respond, the other, well, didn't.

How to Make Your Employer Fix Their Terrible Cybersecurity Training

Discover why effective cybersecurity training is crucial, but why most employers fail to do it right. Here are 4 critical steps for your company to make it engaging, relevant, and inclusive.