This week we cover a research write up on a new technique to monetize stolen AWS credentials. Before that, we discuss a Linux malware variant that went unexposed until just recently and a story about a serial hacker that was caught because of opsec failures. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

Payton the Forescout Intern gives a description of ransomware and its effects on today's organizations.

Dona Sarkar, who goes by the title of chief troublemaker at Microsoft, explains how to effectively adopt Microsoft Copilot to stay competitive and unlock its full potential.

This webinar explores the evolving landscape of social engineering tactics that go beyond traditional phishing emails. Discover how attackers are leveraging unconventional methods such as social media manipulation, phone-based schemes, and physical infiltration to exploit human vulnerabilities. Learn how to identify and defend against these sophisticated techniques to better protect your organization from emerging threats.

In this video, we are testing the security of code generated by Cursor AI and we will be exploiting any vulnerabilities that are found in the code. This video is part 2 to our video titled 'Cursor AI: The VS Code Competitor' so be sure to check out that video first!

Mergers and acquisitions often expose hidden risks, including unsecured JWT tokens and poor documentation practices. Learn why proper documentation and risk management are crucial to avoiding security issues during M&A.

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In this video, learn what hardware and software keyloggers are, signs you may have one, how to prevent them, and more. Learn more about: Resources and social media: Transcript: Do you remember every key you pressed on your laptop today? Every word you typed in an email? Every password you punched in? Every digit you entered for your credit card? For you and me, recalling all that information is next to impossible. But not for a Keylogger.

Lisa Ventura discusses the negative impact of micromanagement and toxic leadership on young cybersecurity professionals. Hear how enthusiasm can fade in a hostile environment and why it’s crucial to create a positive workplace for newcomers.

In this executive interview with CyberRisk Alliance, JFrog’s Field CISO, Paul Davis, discusses the growing challenges of securing development workflows and the evolving role of the CISO. With an increasing focus on information security, Paul shares insights on balancing development speed with the need for robust security in today’s software environments.