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Decipher Security Podcast

Decipher
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft
Ransomware
Social Engineering
Crowdstrike
Google
CISA
Machine Learning
Cisco
Sneakers
React2shell
AI Security
Threat Actors
Breach Reporting
Star Wars
Cloudflare
Phishing
Apple
National Security Agency

Every week, Dennis Fisher and Lindsey O'Donnell-Welch, the editors of Decipher, bring you exclusive, in-depth conversations with security researchers, CISOs, founders, and security experts to hellp you understand the threat landscape and better protect your organizations.

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This week was a tale of two stories: the PHP2Shell vulnerabilities and the compromise of several certificates issued by CA eMudhra in India.

Timestamps00:00 — A wild week in security news02:50 — PHP vulnerabilities and the disclosure drama08:07 — Wh... more

The newly disclosed PHP2Shell vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619) are as serious as everyone feared, and Ben Harris of watchTowr joins Dennis Fisher to discuss their long-term impact.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction and why the PHP bu... more

Cybersecurity policy can stall when technical experts and lawmakers speak different languages. Beau Woods, CEO and founder of Stratigos Security joins Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch to explain how Hackers on the Hill brings cybersecurity researchers and pol... more

This week, we're talking about hacked refrigerators, the FBI disrupting a North Korean laptop farm run by Famous Chollima, and a stealthy network of ads used to deliver mercenary spyware via a zero-click exploit.

imestamps0:00 Intro & new video bump... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Harris
Security researcher at watchTowr
watchTowr
Episode: PHP2Shell Bugs and The Impact for Defenders | Ben Harris
Beau Woods
CEO and founder of Stratigos Security, cybersecurity expert and organizer of Hackers on the Hill
Stratigos Security
Episode: When Hackers Meet Policymakers | Beau Woods
John Hammond
Cybersecurity researcher at Huntress who investigates threats and creates security education content
Huntress
Episode: The ClickFix Epidemic and AI-Enabled Attacks | John Hammond
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New York Times bestselling author, podcaster
Author/Podcaster
Episode: Catch Me If You Can with Shea Serrano!
Ryan Fetterman
Cisco Talos security researcher
Cisco
Episode: The Malware That Asks AI What to Do Next | Ryan Fetterman
Matt Fredrikson
From Gray Swan AI and Carnegie Mellon University
Gray Swan AI; Carnegie Mellon University
Episode: Assessing AI Model Security From the Outside In | Matt Fredrikson
Jeremiah Grossman
Founder/CEO at Root Evidence
Root Evidence
Episode: The Vulnpocalypse Myth | Jeremiah Grossman
Ryan Naraine
Friend and Threat Post co-creator, LabsCon organizer
Threat Post, LabsCon
Episode: Anthropic's Threat Report, AI's Effect on Cybercrime, and How 9/11 Changed Cybersecurity
Christine Gadsby
Executive at BlackBerry focused on secure communications and product security
BlackBerry
Episode: Securing Communications in an AI-Assisted World | Christine Gadsby

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • So so at best

    I had high hopes when I subscribed but that quickly went away when they entered into political opinion.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Daryl Roades
    Canada5 years ago
  • Like it but HORRIBLE audio issues

    Particularly in ep12 there are multiple examples where there are people talking over one another and then periods of silence. There’s some very annoying background noise like someone has a TV or Radio on while recording.

    Dudes. Clean it up... 🙃

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    taroliw
    United States8 years ago

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Feedback highlights practical takeaways for security teams, though some episodes may feel dense for casual listeners.
A few listeners complain about production glitches or banter, while others praise the guest lineup and in-depth security discussions.
Most critics appreciate the technical depth and guest quality, but some note audio quality issues and occasional political opinions.

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The ClickFix Epidemic and AI-Enabled Attacks | John Hammond
Q: What was the initial attack vector? Was there like a CVE they were going after?
Hammond says the Microsoft Exchange campaign used a zero-day exploit that provided remote code execution, allowing attackers to gain access and install web shells.
The ClickFix Epidemic and AI-Enabled Attacks | John Hammond
Q: Can you just give a lay of the land of what ClickFix is and where it came from?
ClickFix uses social engineering to persuade a user to follow simple on-screen instructions that open a command interface and run a malicious payload already placed on their clipboard. Hammond says the technique spread because it is easy to execute and can lead to malware running under the user's own actions.
PHP2Shell Bugs and The Impact for Defenders | Ben Harris
Q: Are there mitigations that are useful if people are not able to actually patch immediately, Ben?
Harris says configuration changes do not work; defenders need to patch or rely on a web application firewall that detects and blocks known exploit activity.
When Hackers Meet Policymakers | Beau Woods
Q: I would love to hear more about what you're seeing specifically there.
Woods says policymakers are discussing AI safety and global security, but often lack a clear understanding of AI's cybersecurity implications. He recommends using multiple analogies while recognizing their limits, and focusing policy on societal outcomes rather than trying to constrain rapidly changing technology.
When Hackers Meet Policymakers | Beau Woods
Q: I would love to learn more about what's going on there, especially this year when things have gotten so crazy in the tech world.
Woods explains that Hackers on the Hill began as a Capitol tour for security researchers and has become a platform for connecting researchers and policymakers. Its formats include introductory sessions, small-group office visits, mock hearings, and Cyber Policy Shark Tank.

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Tech-focused security conversations featuring researchers, CISOs, founders, and industry experts. Episodes typically cover threats, AI in security, threat intelligence, vulnerability disclosure, industrial control systems, and policy/regulation impacting defense. A standout element is the mix of deep technical analysis with practical defense takeaways and policy-context discussions, often featuring leading researchers from the security community. The format tends to emphasize timely topics (AI-enabled threats, cybercrime ecosystems, and regulatory developments) and practical implications for organizations of all sizes, making it valuable for security teams, executives, and vendors seeking expert insights and credible perspectives for risk m... more

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