What the Hack? Podcast
What the Hack? Podcast
What the Hack? Podcast
What the Hack? Podcast

Data Security

The latest on data breaches and cybersecurity and data security by Adam K Levin.

seized domains
Law enforcement agencies from the United States and Europe seized domain names and servers belonging to a virtual private network (VPN) provider long linked...
SWAT
Hackers are using internet-connected home devices to livestream “swatting” attacks, according to the FBI. Swatting is a dangerous prank where emergency services are called...
SolarWinds
When SolarWinds was compromised it set the stage for the infiltration by Russian-backed hackers of Fortune 500 companies and several branches of the U.S....
Android app malware
An Android app with over 10 million installations spread malware to its users in a recent update. Barcode Scanner is an app available in the...
App Security
Gab was breached February 28, with 70 gigabytes of user data leaked by a group of “hacktivists.”  A popular audio chatroom app for iOS...
NPR
Adam Levin spoke with NPR about the recent data archive of over 500 million Facebook accounts found on a hacking forum. "It's serious when phone...
Exagrid
A ransomware attack targeting anti-ransomware tech company ExaGrid is a teachable moment in the current cybersecurity crisis.

Log4J: What You Need to Know

Log4J
The Log4J vulnerability has the potential to be the next SolarWinds-level cybersecurity debacle. Here’s what you need to know.
March Madness Cyber Threat
March Madness is ideal for phishing and hacking campaigns and represents a major vulnerability for businesses.
3-2-1 rules
This World Backup Day, be sure you're protecting your data with the 3-2-1 rules.