Everyone's using AI, including ransomware gangs. Podcast guest Karin Lagziel, Director Cybersecurity at consulting firm Sygnia, gives us the news and her cyber defense strategies for fighting back: With more AI, as well as a focus on fundamentals.

In this episode:

🔹 The first AI-powered ransomware "Prompt Lock" discovered in the wild
🔹 How Chinese hackers created "Villager" - the AI version of Cobalt Strike
🔹 Why traditional cybersecurity is failing against AI attacks
🔹 How attackers weaponize your own AI against you
🔹 The dark web's "AI as a Service" marketplace
🔹 Real-time deep fakes so realistic they fool security experts
🔹 AI governance frameworks
🔹 Why every organization needs agentic AI for defense
🔹 The future of cybersecurity careers (spoiler: humans aren't going away)

Guest info: Karin Lagziel

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinlags/
Sygnia: https://sygnia.co

How are you preparing for AI-enabled cyber attacks? Tell us in the comments. 👇

Forbes 30 Under 30 cybersecurity expert Yevheniia Broshevan discusses crypto security challenges, bug bounty programs, and the reality that 95% of Bitcoin has been mined while 11-18% is lost forever.

🔥 What You'll Learn:

• The concerning trend in crypto losses hitting $3 billion this year alone
• How bug bounties in Web3 can reach up to $10 million for critical vulnerabilities
• How operational security failures cause more crypto thefts than code vulnerabilities
• Why diversification is critical when storing digital assets
• The reality behind crypto kidnappings
• Real-world asset tokenization and the future of digital assetsKey management best practices

🎯 Guest Spotlight:

Yevheniia Broshevan – Co-Founder and CEO of Hacken, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and Web3 security pioneer who has been active in crypto since 2014. Hacken, an end-to-end security and compliance partner for digital assets, has conducted security assessments for over 2,000 clients and operates a community of 50,000+ ethical hackers who have identified vulnerabilities worth millions.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Access control issues and private key leakage cause majority of crypto hacks
• Bug bounties in crypto can reach 5-10% of potential losses (millions in payouts)
• Hardware wallets, diversification, and proper key management are essential
• The industry lost $2.5 billion last year, $3 billion this year - trend is accelerating
• Phishing and social engineering remain the weakest links in crypto security

🚨 Critical Security Insights:

From penetration testing blockchain protocols to smart contract audits, Yev reveals the hidden vulnerabilities that put billions at risk. Whether you're a crypto investor, security professional, or curious about Web3 technology, this conversation delivers actionable intelligence you can't afford to miss.

💬 Comment: What's your biggest crypto security concern?

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Guest Links:

• Yevheniia Broshevan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/broshevan/
• Hacken: https://hacken.io

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Ever wondered what that mysterious "WiFi Pineapple" device from hacker movies actually does? Today we're unboxing the Hak5 WiFi Pineapple Mark 7 - the real penetration testing tool that's been featured in countless TV shows and movies!

🔥 What We Cover:

• Complete unboxing of the WiFi Pineapple Mark 7
• How hackers use this for man-in-the-middle attack
• Why you should be worried about fake WiFi hotspots
• Real-world scenarios where this could be deployed

• Ethical penetration testing applications

⚠️ STAY SAFE: This video is for educational and ethical penetration testing purposes only. Always use these tools responsibly and only on networks you own or have explicit permission to test.

For a discussion on these tools and the ethics of using them, listen to Episode 6: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/security-cocktail-hour-po/episodes/Ep--6-Flipper-Zero-and-Other-Totally-Legit-Hacking-Tools-e2bsa4i

For more unboxing videos of hacking and cybersecurity devices, check out this episode:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/security-cocktail-hour-po/episodes/Ep--58-Travel-Router-Unboxing-Dont-Get-Hacked-on-Vacation-e36dgrf

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