The Webroot Podcast: Recent Episodes
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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.
Cyberattacks 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 proven that countries like North Korea, China, Iran, and Russia have found the United States vulnerable in cyberspace. Also, it discusses the latest developments, such as Pegasus Spyware, and why it is so elusive.
The 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.
Black 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.
2020 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.
It’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.
There 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.
Today’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.
Host 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.
Is 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.
Major 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.
Host 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.
Host 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.
In 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.
Electric 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.
Each 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.
Our 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.
Malicious 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.
A 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.
In 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.
It 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.