ReversingLabs’ 2025 Software Supply Chain Security Report finds that security flaws in commercial and open source code are epidemic as hackers target supply chains including those for cryptocurrency and AI in a play for access to sensitive data and IT assets.
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Episode 260: The Art of Teaching Secure Coding with Tanya Janca
In this episode of the podcast, host Paul Roberts welcomes Tanya Janca of She Hacks Purple back into the studio. Tanya talks about her newly released book: Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding, published by Wiley and the larger problem of how to promote the teaching of secure coding practices to developers.
Pacific Rim: Sophos’ 6 Year Battle To Beat Back China State Hackers
Host Paul Roberts interviews Sophos CISO Ross McKerchar about the company’s recent report, Pacific Rim, detailing its multi-year battle to beat back a sophisticated Chinese hacking campaign.
KIA KO! Web Hackers Vs. The Auto Industry Round 2
Researcher Sam Curry revealed a flaw in a KIA website that gave anyone with the license plate number of a KIA vehicle access to vehicle controls and driver data – highlighting the dire state of smart vehicle cyber security.
A Digital Lock Maker Tried To Squash A DEF CON Talk. It Happened Anyway. Here’s Why.
Keyless lock maker Digilock withdrew a cease and desist order and allowed a DEF CON talk on security flaws in its devices to move forward. Other device makers should take note!