Speakeasy Security

Learn more from Peter Warren’s interviews with Roger Barker, Director of Policy and Corporate Governance of the UK Institute of Directors; Lorenzo Callerio, Senior Director of Alvarez and Marsal; and Lord Francis Maude, former Minister of State for Trade and Investment. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional legal, financial or insurance advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use...

Join Peter Warren; Martin Borrett, IBM Security’s UK Technical Director; Prof. Neil Barrett, former advisor of cybercrime to then Home Labour Secretary ,Jack Straw, and Prof Keith Martin, Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security for the Everyday, as they discuss how organisations can use AI to defend against the growing threat of cybercrime in an increasingly digital world. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace profe...

Introducing our series of podcasts unpacking cyber insurance and its significant relevance to companies in this digital era. Peter Warren, an award-winning investigative journalist, writer, and broadcaster chats to Tony Anscombe, ESET’s Chief Security Evangelist with over 20 years of international leadership experience in business development, partnerships, and as a company spokesperson. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional legal, finan...

The episode kicks off with an overview of what deepfakes are and how the technology is being used positively in industries such as movie making, while others use it to trick the viewer into thinking their loved one may have been kidnapped or that their favorite celebrity is now endorsing certain products. The hosts also address the ethical concerns tied to deepfakes, touching on issues of misinformation, privacy invasion, and potential harm to individuals, especially children. The hosts touch...

Crypto security is getting plenty of attention amid recent hacks. This month’s podcast features cybersecurity expert Pasi Koistinen, who runs crypto security for Coinhako, the renowned crypto exchange to buy cryptocurrencies in Singapore and Asia. We geek out on the technology, security challenges, and the role of crypto in emerging markets. Pasi Koistinen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pasikoistinen/ This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace profess...

The Cybersecurity sector will continue to see plenty more spending. That’s the prediction from Wall Street’s top tech analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities. He read the tea leaves for the industry – with thoughts on M&A; cybersecurity around cryptocurrency; and why private cybersecurity research firms like ESET are so important. https://www.wedbush.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-ives-542321a8/ This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intend...

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is one of the world's largest technology events, bringing together manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology. We catch-up with Cameron Camp, an ESET security researcher, who has been pounding the exhibition floor, to get his view on the new innovative technology on show, the possible benefits it may deliver to society, and to talk through a few of the potential cybersecurity risks the new tech may need to address. ...

With the holiday season upon us inboxes are filling up with the must have bargains as online retailers try to tempt us into securing a bargain, unfortunately cyber scammers also recognize this as an opportunity to make money. Keir Humble, an ESET sales engineer, joins Speakeasy's host, Tony Anscombe, to discuss how to stay cyber-safe, avoiding the pitfalls of phishing emails through to the best practices when landing in the online checkout. Links: https://www.eset.com/us/about/ne...

The topic of NFT’s, that’s Non-fungible token’s, if frequently in the media, and is a subject the Speakeasy team have discussed before. We revisit the topic to discuss what drives a buyer to purchase, for example, the popular ‘side-eyeing Chloe’ image that recently sold for $75,000. And how a purchaser was duped out of £244,000 buying, what they thought was, the very first NFT Banksy artwork. If you're considering entering the NFT market then it's important to know what to be on lookout for a...

Microsoft's recently announcement that users can delete passwords and adopt a password-less environment using alternative authentication such as an authenticator app. Does this signal the beginning of the end for password based authentication. Keir Humble, an ESET sales engineer, joins Speakeasy's host, Tony Anscombe, to discuss what this means for users and whether the proposed new password-less world is more or less secure. Episode links: https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2021/...

Businesses have been clamoring to understand how cybersecurity insurance works and we explain everything this week with our special guest. Rehana Moosa is the founder of a forensic accounting firm and joins us to clarify what cybersecurity insurance is. Are ransom payments for ransomware attacks covered by cyber insurance? What factors contribute to how much a cyber insurance premium will cost? Don’t miss this episode as cover the ins and outs of cybersecurity insurance and forensic accountin...

Apple recently announced it will begin reporting Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) to law enforcement with the latest iOS 15 update. The new system aims to identify images using a process called hashing, which turns images into numbers. On this episode, we discuss how Apple’s new system will work and how this bold step in combating Child Sexual Abuse is being received by privacy-sensitive users around the world. Links: Apple to combat Child Sexual Abuse Material: https://www.cnbc.com/2...

APTs are said to be the most menacing cyber attacks in existence. Designed to be stealthy, gain access to corporate networks and steal secrets, APTs can cause crippling damage to businesses and governments alike. APT stands for Advanced Persistent Threats and this week we dive deep into the nature of these threats for our audience. From exploiting vulnerabilities to exfiltrating data, we explore how these threats, and the teams of attackers behind them, can gain access to corporate and ...

Stalkerware is monitoring software which enables a remote user to track the activities of another user’s device. With stalkerware appearing in news headlines around the world, this week we discuss what this dangerous software is, how it spies on its victims, and how you can detect it on your device. We also discuss the privacy implications of stalkerware and share helpful resources for victims seeking help. Links What is spyware? https://www.bbc.com/news/av/technology-57894917&nbs...

With Bitcoin leading the downward spiral of crypto currency values, Ranson and Tony take a look at the factors which have contributed to the rollercoaster ride in the crypto market. In recent weeks, crypto mining has come under increasing scrutiny amidst revelations of its massive energy consumption and negative impact on the environment and China is taking significant measures to curb crypto mining and have already shutdown a number mining regions within the country. Our hosts also examine t...