Defensive Security Podcast Episode 338

Defensive Security Podcast Episode 338

From Defensive Security Podcast - Malware, Hacking, Cyber Security & Infosec by Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat

February 2, 2026 · 58 min

About this episode

In this episode, the hosts discuss various cybersecurity stories including breaches of Fortune 500 firms and the analysis of password behaviors.

Please consider supporting the DefSec podcast here . Links to the stories we cover in this episode: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-security-testing-apps-to-breach-fortune-500-firms/ https://www.securityweek.com/analysis-of-6-billion-passwords-shows-stagnant-user-behavior/ https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/20/group_ib_ai_cycercrime_subscriptions/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/voidlink-cloud-malware-shows-clear-signs-of-being-ai-generated/ https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/01/mandiant-releases-rainbow-table-that-cracks-weak-admin-password-in-12-hours/

People in this episode

Hosts: Jerry Bell, Andrew Kalat

Topics covered

  • cybersecurity
  • malware
  • password security
  • AI in cybercrime
  • hacking news

Keywords

  • cybersecurity
  • malware
  • passwords
  • AI
  • hacking
  • Fortune 500
  • breaches

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DefSec, Fortune 500, BleepingComputer, SecurityWeek, The Register, Ars Technica, Mandiant

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