Paul's Security Weekly (Audio)

This week, we dive into the world of Meshtastic and LoRa—two technologies empowering secure, long-range, and infrastructure-free communication. We'll talk about the origins of Meshtastic, how LoRa radio works, and why mesh networking is revolutionizing off-grid messaging for adventurers, hackers, emergency responders, and privacy advocates alike. We break down the available hardware, walk you through firmware installation, and share real-world use cases of LoRa to create decentralized, encrypted networks. Whether you’re a hacker, a prepper, or just curious about the future of resilient communication, this episode is packed with insights and practical tips you won’t want to miss! This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/threatlocker [https://www.securityweekly.com/threatlocker] to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw [https://www.securityweekly.com/psw] for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-881 [https://securityweekly.com/psw-881]

This conversation explores the intersection of cybersecurity and emerging technologies, focusing on innovative hacking techniques, the evolution of vulnerability management, and the critical importance of asset discovery. The discussion also delves into the implications of cyber warfare, the persistent threat of default passwords, and the integration of open source tools in enhancing security measures. The conversation delves into various aspects of cybersecurity, focusing on aircraft tracking, data filtering, the evolution of vulnerability management, and the role of AI in enhancing security measures. The speakers discuss the challenges posed by default credentials and the shared responsibility model in cloud infrastructure. They also explore the limitations of AI in cybersecurity and the potential for future advancements, particularly in localized LLMs. The conversation delves into the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, and privacy, exploring the implications of AI on energy demands, vulnerabilities in telecom infrastructure, the complexities of network maintenance, and the challenges of ransomware negotiations. The discussion also touches on privacy concerns related to data tracking by major tech companies like Meta and Apple, as well as the evolving landscape of legal implications in the face of cyber threats. This segment is sponsored by runZero. Get complete visibility across your total attack surface in literally minutes - no agents, no authentication required. Start a free trial or access the free Community Edition at https://securityweekly.com/runzero [https://securityweekly.com/runzero]. HD Moore joins us to discuss finding all the things and how vulnerability management has changed. In the security news: * Hacking from a light bulb * Reverse engineering, the easy ways * Detecting Jitter * FCC probes into Cyber Trust Mark * Bluetooth Jamming * New Wifi Apple features: What could go wrong? * Just turn off the Internet for the entire country * Meta's Localhost tracking * Hacking printers, for realz this time * Are we not patching 2023 CVEs? * Cleaning up legacy drivers * One of the Best Hackers in the Country is an AI Bot Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw [https://www.securityweekly.com/psw] for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-880 [https://securityweekly.com/psw-880]

This week: * The true details around Salt Typhoon are still unknown * The search for a portable pen testing device * Directories named "hacker2" are suspicious * Can a $24 cable compete with a $180 cable? * Hacking Tesla wall chargers * Old Zyxel exploits are new again * Hacking Asus drivers * Stealing KIAs - but not like you may think * Fake articles * Just give everything to LLMs, like Nmap * Retiring Floppy disks * An intern leaked secrets * Discord link hijacking * Cray vs. Raspberry PI * More car hacking with BMW Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw [https://www.securityweekly.com/psw] for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-879 [https://securityweekly.com/psw-879]

This week: * You got a Bad box, again * Cameras are expose to the Internet * EU and connected devices * Hydrophobia * NVRAM variables * Have you heard about IGEL Linux? * SSH and more NVRAM * AI skeptics are nuts, and AI doesn't make you more efficient * Trump Cybersecurity orders * I think I can root my Pixel 6 * Decentralized Wordpres plugin manager * Threat actor naming conventions * I have the phone number linked to your Google account * Fortinet flaws exploited in ransomeware attacks (and how lack of information sharing is killing us) * retiring floppy disks * fault injection for the masses * there is no defender * AI blackmails Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw [https://www.securityweekly.com/psw] for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-878 [https://securityweekly.com/psw-878]

Two parts to this episode: * Tech Segment: Updating Linux Systems - Beyond apt-get upgrade * Custom scripts for ensuring your Linux systems are up-to-date * topgrade - tutorial for using topgrade to update Linux systems on various Linux distributions * Discussion Topic: Anti-Malware and/or EDR on Linux Platforms * PCI calls for scanning Linux systems * What tools exist for analyzing Linux systems? (AIDE, uac, chkrootkit) * Best Anti-Malware for Linux - Commercial tools, open-source, both, none? * ClamAV - fa-notify and the dangers Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw [https://www.securityweekly.com/psw] for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-877 [https://securityweekly.com/psw-877]