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In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, host Rob Aragao sits down with cybersecurity executive and domain security expert Ihab Shraim to spotlight one of the most overlooked yet critical areas of cyber risk—fraudulent domain registrations and DNS hijacking. As the digital attack surface expands, bad actors are exploiting unmonitored domain portfolios and exposed DNS infrastructure to launch phishing campaigns, malware distribution, and business email compromise—all while flying under the radar ...

“It's got a [vulnerability] score of a 9.8, and this is on a scale of 10 and I've really never seen 10. So 9.8 is basically just as bad as it gets.” This episode is inspired by an ongoing global cybersecurity incident. In mid‑July attackers began actively exploiting Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities in what’s now known as the “ToolShell” exploit chain. This flaw is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability with an extremely high CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System ) score o...

In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, host Rob Aragao talks with Richard Stiennon, author of the legendary 'Security Yearbook'. Stiennonn discusses his career as an industry analyst and his recent focus on mergers and acquisitions within cybersecurity. The conversation dives into the meticulous process behind the Security Yearbook, AI's growing role in cybersecurity, and the state of M&A activities in 2025. Stiennon also offers predictions for the cybersecurity landscape in 2026 and beyon...

Welcome back to Re-Imagining Cyber! In this episode, Tyler Moffitt, (Senior Security Analyst at OpenText) explores the emerging threat of generative AI in the hands of cyber criminals. Discover how AI models like ChatGPT, WormGPT, and FraudGPT have drastically lowered the skill floor for launching sophisticated attacks. Tyler breaks down the four major use cases: hyper-personalized phishing, real-time social engineering, AI-generated malware, and deep fakes. Learn the impact of this technolog...

In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, Rob Aragao (Chief Security Strategist, OpenText) speaks with Ed Gaudet, CEO and founder of Censinet, about the high-stakes intersection of cybersecurity and healthcare. With hospitals increasingly reliant on connected medical devices and legacy systems, the risks extend beyond data breaches—they directly impact patient safety. Ed shares insights into the unique cybersecurity challenges healthcare organizations face, including outdated systems, siloed risk...

Welcome to Reimagining Cyber! In this episode, Tyler Moffitt (Senior Security Strategist, OpenText) , dissects one of the hottest—and most misunderstood—topics in tech: the AI bubble in cybersecurity. Is AI revolutionizing threat detection and response, or are we falling for another overhyped tech trend? Tyler draws parallels to the blockchain frenzy of 2017, warning of “AI-washing,” overblown marketing claims, and venture capital-fueled hype that may be outpacing real-world results. The conv...

In this episode of Re-Imagining Cyber, Rob Aragao (Chief Security Strategist, OpenText) revisits the impactful role of AI and AI governance in cybersecurity. Highlighting findings from a recent survey indicating that only 25% of CISOs believe their organizations have strong AI risk frameworks, Rob discusses the significance of AI in enhancing operational efficiency, security measures, and compliance efforts. Key themes include the strategic positioning of security practices, collaboration bet...

What if everything we’ve been doing in cybersecurity awareness training is not just outdated — but harmful? In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, Rob Aragao, Chief Security Strategist at OpenText, talks with Craig Taylor, co-founder and CISO at CyberHoot, who makes a bold claim: punishment-based training is not only ineffective — it’s counterproductive. Drawing from his background in psychology and years of cybersecurity leadership, Craig explains why we need to ditch outdated tactics a...

In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, we break down the key findings from the 2025 Cybersecurity Staff Compensation Benchmark Report from the Institute for Applied Network Security (IANS). Host Ben sits down with Rob Aragao (Chief Security Strategist, OpenText) to explore why over 50% of cybersecurity professionals just below the CISO level are considering a job change—and it’s not just about burnout or pay. From leadership bottlenecks and role creep to uncertainty around organizational chang...

" I think it's a blind spot for the entirety of code driven or software based development." Join host Tyler Moffitt in this episode of 'Reimagining Cyber' as he sits down with Dimitry Shvartsman, co-founder of PrimeSec, to explore the crucial topic of design stage security and the transformative role of AI in cybersecurity. Dimitry shares his journey from leading security at PayPal to co-founding PrimeSec and explains the importance of addressing security vulnerabilities early in the de...

In today's episode, OpenText's Tyler Moffitt (Sr. Security Analyst) delves into 'Operation Endgame,' one of the most extensive coordinated cybercrime takedowns in history. Learn about the multinational law enforcement efforts that targeted critical malware infrastructure, dismantling key botnets and loaders vital to ransomware attacks. Tyler provides an in-depth analysis of the operation's impact on the cybercriminal ecosystem, real-world implications, and predictions for th...

In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, Tyler Moffitt, Senior Security Analyst at OpenText Cybersecurity, delves inro the complex issue of insider threats. He concentrates on the two main types of insider threats: malicious insiders who knowingly abuse their access, and unintentional insiders who fall prey to phishing and other social engineering attacks. The conversation is highlighted by recent high-profile cases such as the Coinbase breach, where a third-party contractor was bribed, and the ...

In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, Rob Aragao welcomes Matt Gorham, former Assistant Director of the FBI’s Cyber Division and current leader of PwC’s Cyber and Risk Innovation Institute. Gorham shares critical insights from his 25-year FBI career and discusses the evolution of ransomware—especially the rise of ransomware-as-a-service models and the business-like operations of Eastern European cybercriminal syndicates. He emphasizes the importance of cyber hygiene, incident response plannin...

In this episode Senior Security Analyst Tyler Moffitt unpacks the 2025 OpenText Cybersecurity Threat Report. He dives into alarming shifts like a 28% spike in malware infections, the relentless resilience of ransomware group LockBit, and the surge of AI-enhanced phishing campaigns. Tyler breaks down why old-school malware tactics still dominate, how affiliate-driven ransomware-as-a-service is thriving, and why European businesses are increasingly in the crosshairs. Plus, he explores what’s ac...

In this eye-opening episode of Reimagining Cyber, host Tyler Moffitt is joined by Tom Tovar, co-creator of cybersecurity company Appdome, to unpack one of the fastest-growing threats in mobile security—deepfakes and biometric bypass attacks. Tom explains why facial recognition, once considered a reliable security measure, was never designed to withstand today’s AI-powered spoofing tactics. From simple call interception techniques to sophisticated real-time face-swapping and buffer overrides, ...