
Cybersecurity is an everyone problem. So why does it always sound like it’s only for IT people?
Each week, Rich takes one topic, from phishing to ransomware to how your phone actually tracks you, and explains it in plain language in under ten minutes or less. No buzzwords. No condescension. Just the stuff you need to know to stay safer online, explained like you’re a smart person who never had any... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 37 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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A critical SharePoint alert arrives, the update goes in, and the ticket closes. But what if an attacker entered before the lock was fixed and left with secrets that still work?
In this episode of Plaintext with Rich, Rich explains why CVE-2026-50522... more
You told your AI assistant to book a flight and compare hotels. You come back, and it did all of that. It also ran commands on your machine that you never approved. What just happened?
This episode unpacks AutoJack, a demonstrated attack pattern whe... more
You installed a dependency before lunch. Tests passed, app booted, nothing looked wrong. By dinner, your machine had quietly run someone else's code.
This episode covers the Mastra npm supply chain compromise Microsoft attributed to North Korea link... more
Your update dashboard keeps climbing. Not ten fixes, not fifty. Two hundred and six security patches waiting for approval, and everyone is asking if work stops now. That was June 2026, the largest Patch Tuesday on record.
This episode covers why rec... more
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Rich possesses a wealth of knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. He is able to break down even the most complex of topics in a way that makes them easy to understand for “non-IT” folks. Highly recommend this show for those new to the field, and those who are interested in making sure they are protected online.
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A practical, reader-friendly deep-dive into cybersecurity topics beyond jargon, with a focus on actionable changes for individuals and teams. Episodes cover work-life design, burnout, physical and mental health, motivation, and concrete frameworks for safer, more effective security work—ranging from API design and threat intelligence to zero trust and AI governance. Across solo discussions, the host blends clear explanations with starter kits, checklists, and real-world examples, making complex security concepts approachable for professionals at many levels. The show often centers on systemic improvements over personal resilience alone, and it frequently invites listeners to implement small defaults that compound into lasting impact for tea... more
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