Reimagining Cyber - real world perspectives on cybersecurity

• Beware, The Christmas Shopping Cyber Scams - Ep 176

  Tis the season… for cybercrime. In this episode of Reimagining Cyber,  senior security analyst Tyler Moffitt breaks down how cybercriminals exploit the Christmas and holiday season to launch phishing attacks, ransomware, smishing scams, and gift card fraud. From AI-powered fake delivery emails to cloned charity pages, learn how attackers are getting more sophisticated than ever—and what you can do to protect yourself, your business, and your customers during the busiest shopping months of the year.Key Takeaways:Why peak shopping season equals peak cybercrimeThe latest holiday scams targeting retailers and consumersAI, voice cloning, and automated gift card fraudPractical tips to secure accounts, vendor payments, and distribution centersFollow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.Get in touch via [email protected] As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcast and Best 70 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts rankings.

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• The Sensors Are Listening - Ep 175

  Your devices may be giving away more than you think. In this episode of Reimagining Cyber,  security expert Tyler Moffitt explores the hidden world of side-channel attacks — where everyday sensors reveal information you never intended to share.From Android apps that can infer your two-factor codes without screenshots, to gaming mice that “hear” speech through micro-vibrations, to Wi-Fi routers that detect motion inside your home, Tyler breaks down the cutting-edge research that blurs the line between science fiction and reality.He unpacks how these attacks work, what’s real versus proof-of-concept, and—most importantly—how to stay secure. Expect practical takeaways about permissions, firmware updates, passkeys, and a healthy dose of cybersecurity paranoia.Key Topics:How Android’s display timing leaks on-screen secretsWhy gaming mice might act like tiny microphonesThe evolution of Wi-Fi motion sensing from hacker demos to home featuresPractical privacy steps for everyday usersBottom Line:If it hums, blinks, or vibrates—it could be talking.Follow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.Get in touch via [email protected] As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcast and Best 70 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts rankings.

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• Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime: Lessons for the Digital Age - Ep 174

  Former FBI operative and cybersecurity strategist Eric O’Neill returns to Reimagining Cyber to discuss his new book Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime. Eric introduces his D.I.C.E.D. model—a spy-inspired framework for understanding how deception and espionage fuel today’s cyberattacks. He and host Rob Aragao dive into how AI is transforming impersonation scams, what the coming quantum era means for encryption and digital trust, and how CISOs can prepare for the evolving threat landscape.Follow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.Get in touch via [email protected] As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcast and Best 70 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts rankings.

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• The Nastiest Malware of 2025 - Ep 173

  In this chilling Halloween special of Reimagining Cyber, cybersecurity expert Tyler Moffitt counts down the nastiest pieces of malware that defined 2025 — and the identity-driven attacks reshaping the threat landscape.From AI-powered social engineering to ransomware “lawyer buttons”, this year’s cybercriminals blurred the line between hacking networks and hacking people. Tyler breaks down how attacks moved inside the perimeter — exploiting trust, voice, and identity — and what that means for businesses of every size.Plus, Tyler shares a realistic survival playbook for modern threats — from identity hardening and privilege reduction to tabletop drills against voice scams and “click-fix” lures.“The perimeter is now your people,” Tyler warns — and AI is supercharging the threat.This episode drops ahead of Tyler’s live webinar on October 30, where he’ll go even deeper into the 2025 malware report.Link to the webinar:https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/8241/646661?q=smb-cyber-securityFollow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.Get in touch via [email protected] As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcast and Best 70 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts rankings.

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• The Cybersecurity Futurist - Ep 172

  In this episode, Rob Aragao sits down with futurist Heather Vescent to explore how strategic foresight can be applied to cybersecurity. Heather explains what it means to be a futurist—blending creativity with analytical research—and shares her journey from Silicon Valley to becoming a leader in foresight methodologies. She discusses her early work on the future of money, digital identity, and how that naturally led her into cybersecurity.Together, they dive into topics such as spiral dynamics, scenario planning, and bias awareness, and how these tools help anticipate future threats and opportunities. Heather also breaks down the concept of agentic AI (digital employees), examining its potential as both an expanded attack surface and a defense enhancer. Finally, she previews her upcoming book, The Cybersecurity Futures Playbook, which translates foresight tools into practical frameworks for security professionals.Listeners will walk away with new ways to anticipate threats, improve response readiness, and think differently about the future of cybersecurity.Follow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.Get in touch via [email protected] As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcast and Best 70 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts rankings.

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