Best Omitb Podcasts (2024)

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Whispers in the wires: A closer look at the new age of intrusion. [OMITB] 40:10

2h ago40:10

40:10

Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by N2K …

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Let's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 8 Lifeboat Recap Review Theory #omitb 23:43

14d ago23:43

23:43

Westie or Leftie? Clue Crew, we've got 20 questions and more as the truth behind the West Tower Apartment dwellers takes another spin in a never-ending story! We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 8 "Lifeboat" 00:00 Intro 00:02 20 Questions 01:48 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 02:27 Un-Fun: Leftie R…

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secure access service edge (SASE) (noun) [Word Notes] 8:25

21m ago8:25

8:25

Enjoy this encore episode. A security architecture that incorporates the cloud shared responsibility model, a vendor provided security stack, an SD-WAN abstraction layer, and network peering with one or more of the big content providers and their associated fiber networks.By N2K Networks

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Happy hour hacking. 48:13

6d ago48:13

48:13

Maria Varmazis, host of N2K's daily space show T-Minus, joins Dave and Joe to share the story of the five types of social engineers Deanne Lewis encountered while tending bar, revealing how each barroom personality reflects a common cybersecurity threat. Our hosts share some follow-up from a friend of the show, JJ, who reports a rise in tech suppor…

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red teaming (noun) [Word Notes] 6:26

2h ago6:26

6:26

Enjoy this encore episode. The practice of emulating known adversary behavior against an organization's actual defensive posture.By N2K Networks

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The Malware Mash 3:51

38m ago3:51

3:51

Happy Halloween from the team at N2K Networks! We hope you share in our Halloween tradition of listening to the Malware Mash. You can check out our video here. Lyrics I was coding in the lab late one night when my eyes beheld an eerie sight for my malware threat score began to rise and suddenly to my surprise... It did the Mash It did the Malware M…

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How political donations can be deceiving. 50:24

15m ago50:24

50:24

Maria Varmazis, host of N2K's daily space show T-Minus, joins Dave and Joe to share the story of a relentless wave of political donation texts that go well beyond simple annoyance, revealing an unsettling impact on vulnerable populations. CNN's investigation exposes how these texts, with their urgent and personal tone, have led seniors, including t…

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Let's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 10 'My Best Friend's Wedding' Recap Theory 12:24

5h ago12:24

12:24

OMITB Season Finale: Charles and Oliver get outside of the Arconia to go see Mabel, while a killer kills a killer and Wedding Fountain is NOT made of chocolate! We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 10 "My Best Friend's Wedding" 00:00 Intro 00:15 We know Lester, don't we? 01:12 Let's Solve Only Murders in the…

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next generation firewall (noun) [Word Notes] 7:27

9d ago7:27

7:27

Please enjoy this encore episode of Word Notes. A layer seven security orchestration platform deployed at the boundary between internal workloads slash data storage and untrusted sources that blocks incoming and outgoing network traffic with rules that tie applications to the authenticated user and provides most of the traditional security stack fu…

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Spiritual healers or master con artists? 35:35

21d ago35:35

35:35

Maria Varmazis, host of N2K's daily space show T-Minus, joins Dave and Joe to share the story of how ESET Research revealed that Telekopye, a scam toolkit used by cybercriminals, has expanded its operations from online marketplaces to accommodation booking platforms like Booking.com and Airbnb. Joe’s story is on the elaborate "blessing scam" target…

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Let's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 9 'Escape from Planet Klongo' Recap Theory 19:53

7d ago19:53

19:53

Did 2 people work together to kill Sazz? Penultimate Episode 9 drops some big reveals, yet questions remain! + Glen gets Ben'ed! We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 9 "Escape from Planet Klongo" 00:00 Intro 00:15 Who was the accomplice? 01:22 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 01:55 Rank the seasons 0…

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fast flux (noun) [Word Notes] 7:13

23d ago7:13

7:13

Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A network designed to obfuscate the location of a cyber adversary's command and control server by manipulating the domain name system, or DNS, in a way that rotates the associated IP address among large numbers of compromised hosts in a botnet.By N2K Networks

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Let's Solve MOONFLOWER MURDERS, episode 6 | Recap Review Explained Theory 11:18

20d ago11:18

11:18

The final episode revealed all the answers... but is there another question to solve: Did Alan Conway base Atticus Pünd on Andreas Patakis?? Let's Solve MOONFLOWER MURDERS Episode 6 - A sequel/prequel whodunnit! This meta spin on a Golden Age Murder Mystery features several fair play puzzles that you can solve! Who killed Frank Parris? Why did Stef…

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Cybercriminals thrive in vulnerable moments. 44:50

20d ago44:50

44:50

Maria Varmazis, host of N2K's daily space show T-Minus, joins Dave and Joe to share the story of how cybercriminals are exploiting the chaos following Hurricane Helene in Florida by launching scams and phishing attacks. Veriti’s research highlights three key threats: FEMA claim scams, phishing using hurricane-related domains, and malicious files di…

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Election Propaganda: Part 3: Efforts to reduce the impact of future elections. [CSO Perspectives] 46:28

14d ago46:28

46:28

Thinking past the US 2024 Presidential Election, In part three of the series, Rick Howard, N2K CyberWire’s Chief Analyst and Senior Fellow, discusses reducing the impact of propaganda in the future elections with Perry Carpenter, Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4 and host of the 8th Layer Insights Podcast, Nina Jankowicz, Co-Founder…

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encryption (noun) [Word Notes] 6:47

30d ago6:47

6:47

Enjoy this Word Notes encore. The process of converting plain text into an unrecognizable form or secret code to hide its true meaning.By N2K Networks

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Let's Solve MOONFLOWER MURDERS, episode 5 | Recap Review Explained Theory 15:32

20d ago15:32

15:32

We know who killed Melissa James... and do we know Cecily fate too??? Let's Solve MOONFLOWER MURDERS Episode 5 - A sequel/prequel whodunnit! This meta spin on a Golden Age Murder Mystery features several fair play puzzles that you can solve! Who killed Frank Parris? Why did Stefan confess? How did Alan Conway solve it? Why didn't Alan tell the poli…

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The e-commerce scam you didn’t see coming! 46:28

1M ago46:28

46:28

Maria Varmazis, host of N2K's daily space show T-Minus, joins Dave and Joe to share the story of a South Carolina couple, and how they were devastated to discover their vacant land in Concord, Massachusetts was fraudulently sold by thieves who posed as them, with the new owners already building a home on the property, prompting a lawsuit and an FBI…

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Let's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 7 Valley of the Dolls Recap Review Theory 21:00

25d ago21:00

21:00

Strong Island in the house! Or more specifically, a house in Long Island sees the podcast trio tackling new twists and red herrings! We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 7 "Valley of the Dolls" 00:00 Intro 00:02 Promo released with Spoilers 00:52 Left-Handed Message 01:28 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Buil…

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Election Propaganda: Part 2: Modern propaganda efforts. [CSO Perspectives] 50:31

1M ago50:31

50:31

In preparation for the US 2024 Presidential Election, Rick Howard, N2K CyberWire’s Chief Analyst and Senior Fellow, discusses recent international propaganda efforts in the form of nation state interference and influence operations as well as domestic campaigns designed to split the target country into opposing camps. Guests include Nina Jankowicz,…

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keylogger (noun) [Word Notes] 5:30

1M ago5:30

5:30

Please enjoy this encore episode of Word Notes. Software or hardware that records the computer keys pressed by a user.By N2K Networks

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Let's Solve MOONFLOWER MURDERS, episode 4 | Recap Review Explained Theory 17:55

1M ago17:55

17:55

Gut check time for detectives - check John Spencer's gut for that dagger. A publishing company rejects Susan, while Susan rejects an author. Plus, Atticus gets in some cardio! Let's Solve MOONFLOWER MURDERS Episode 4 - A sequel/prequel whodunnit! This meta spin on a Golden Age Murder Mystery features several fair play puzzles that you can solve! Wh…

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Election Propaganda Part 1: How does election propaganda work? [CSO Perspectives] 33:37

1M ago33:37

33:37

Rick Howard, N2K CyberWire’s Chief Analyst and Senior Fellow, discusses personal defensive measures that an average citizen, regardless of political philosophy, can take in order to not succumb to propaganda. References: David Ehl, 2024. Why Meta is now banning Russian propaganda [News]. Deutsche Welle. Jeff Berman, Renée DiResta, 2023. Disinformat…

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Let's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 6 'Blow-Up' Recap Review Theory 22:54

1M ago22:54

22:54

The Arconia hosts a class reunion for the worst-major of them all: Film Studies! Get your popcorn ready (or dips for Oliver) because this documentary has everything: violence, action, suspense, long-distance romance, shoddy camera work, flashbacks and twins! We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 6 "Blow-Up" 0…

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The Dark Arts of cyber. [Only Malware in the Building] 32:46

1M ago32:46

32:46

Welcome, witches, wizards, and cybersecurity sleuths! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to brew potions of knowledge and crack the curses of today’s most intriguing cyber mysteries. Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building …

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non-fungible tokens (NFT) (noun) [Word Notes] 5:34

1M ago5:34

5:34

Enjoy this encore of Word Notes. Digital assets that are cryptographically protected on a blockchain and contain unique identification codes and metadata that makes them one of a kind.By N2K Networks

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Let's Solve MOONFLOWER MURDERS, episode 3 | Recap Review Explained Theory 19:51

1M ago19:51

19:51

Even more suspects are on the board, but does anyone want Susan to solve the missing person case? Let's Solve MOONFLOWER MURDERS Episode 3 - A sequel/prequel whodunnit! This meta spin on a Golden Age Murder Mystery features several fair play puzzles that you can solve! Who killed Frank Parris? Why did Stefan confess? Who killed Melissa James? Where…

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Let's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 5 'Adaptation' Recap Review Theory 19:10

2M ago19:10

19:10

Hollywood is out of ideas, after 'Who shot Sazz?" the studio rushed a sequel: 'Who shot Who?" Oliver frets about Loretta, Mabel regrets her LinkedIn job title, and Charles bets on a double! We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 5 "Adaptation" 00:00 Intro 00:02 Who shot who? 01:27 Let's Solve Only Murders in t…

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The devil IS in the details. 47:05

2M ago47:05

47:05

It's all in the details, folks. Pay attention to those and you can avoid unnecessary stress. Dave Bittner, Maria Varmazis, and Joe Carrigan swap stories on email password-stealing attacks, Google ads scams, and fake banks this week. The team shares follow up from listener Steven from the UK about the hazards of shoulder surfing when they received t…

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Let's Solve MOONFLOWER MURDERS, episode 2 | Recap Review Explained Theory 22:16

2M ago22:16

22:16

Susan and Atticus check in to their respective hotels, question suspects and could be closer to danger than they realize! Let's Solve MOONFLOWER MURDERS Episode 2 - A sequel/prequel whodunnit! This meta spin on a Golden Age Murder Mystery features several fair play puzzles that you can solve! Who killed Frank Parris? Why did Stefan confess? Who kil…

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multi-factor authentication (noun) [Word Notes] 6:01

2M ago6:01

6:01

Enjoy this special encore episode. The use of two or more verification methods to gain access to an account.By N2K Networks

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Scammers beware, the world is watching! 30:43

2M ago30:43

30:43

This week, Dave and Joe share some listener follow-up from Clayton about credit card fraud and the potential issues with automatic update services that some cards provide. Dave's story is on sextortion scams targeting spouses, where scammers claim a partner is cheating and provide links to fake "proof." Joe has two stories this week, the first one …

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Let's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 4 'The Stunt Man' | Recap Review Theory 23:30

2M ago23:30

23:30

The podcast trio make the ultimate sacrifice - they go to New Jersey! PLUS we pull out a map of the West Tower to plot the killer's journey! " We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 4 "The Stunt Man" 00:00 Intro 00:02 Record Scratch 00:50 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 01:37 Is there a clear #1 suspe…

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machine learning (noun) [Word Notes] 6:16

2M ago6:16

6:16

Enjoy this special encore episode. A programming technique where the developer doesn't specify each step of the algorithm in code, but instead teaches the algorithm to learn from the experience.By N2K Networks

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Let's Solve MOONFLOWER MURDERS, episode 1 | Recap Review Explained Theory 20:30

2M ago20:30

20:30

Susan sees Atticus, reads Atticus, and must become Atticus to save Cecily! Let's Solve MOONFLOWER MURDERS Episode 1 - A sequel/prequel whodunnit! This meta spin on a Golden Age Murder Mystery features several fair play puzzles that you can solve! Who killed Frank Parris? Why did Stefan confess? Who killed Melissa James? Where is Cecily? 00:00 Intro…

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Baked goods and bad actors. 42:47

2M ago42:47

42:47

Maria Varmazis, host of N2K's daily space show T-Minus, joins Dave and Joe to share the story on the "Hello pervert" sextortion scam, where scammers now use threats of Pegasus spyware and photos of victims' homes to intensify their demands. We have quite a bit of follow-up today. Scott from Australia shared how self-service checkouts now display sc…

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Let's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 3 'Two for the Road' Recap Review Theory 17:12

2M ago17:12

17:12

The podcast trio double up with the stars to find the secrets of the West Can they uncover Professor M. Dudenoff? As my cousin Balki says, "Don't be ridiculous! Babashtiki!" We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 3 "Two for the Road" 00:00 Intro 00:02 Confirmation Bias 01:04 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Bui…

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