Reimagining Cyber - real world perspectives on cybersecurity

Christmas holiday cybercrime is back in focus—but this time, Reimagining Cyber goes deeper than scams and suspicious messages. In a previous episode, we explored the holiday threat landscape from the victim’s point of view: phishing emails, fake delivery notices, and gift-card fraud. In this episode, cybersecurity expert Tyler Moffitt shift perspectives to what most people never see—the malware and criminal infrastructure that make those scams possible in the first place.The conversation dives into info stealers as the foundation of modern cybercrime, including a new malware-as-a-service offering dubbed “SantaStealer.” Tyler explains how stolen credentials and session tokens quietly enable account takeovers, fraud, and abuse at scale—often weeks before any scam ever reaches a user’s inbox. You’ll also learn why these threats spike during the holidays, how attackers bypass MFA without phishing, and what defenders should be prioritizing beyond traditional email security.If the last episode covered what holiday scams look like, this one explains how they’re powered—and why the real compromise often happens long before anyone realizes they’ve been targeted.It's 5 years since Reimagining Cyber began. Thanks to all of our loyal listeners!As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcasts Top 50 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts Top 70 Security Hacking Podcasts This list is the most comprehensive ranking of Cyber Security Podcasts online and we are honoured to feature amongst the best! 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]

AI is evolving faster than most organizations can keep up with — and the truth is, very few companies are prepared for what’s coming in 2026. In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, Rob Aragao speaks with Ken Johnston, VP of Data, Analytics and AI at Envorso, about the uncomfortable reality: autonomous AI systems are accelerating, regulations are tightening, and most businesses have no idea how much risk they’re carrying.Ken explains why companies have fallen behind, how “AI governance debt” has quietly piled up, and why leaders must take action now before the EU AI Act and Colorado’s 2026 regulation bring real financial consequences. From AI bias and data provenance to agentic AI guardrails, observability, audits, and model versioning — Ken lays out the essential steps organizations must take to catch up before it’s too late. It's 5 years since Reimagining Cyber began. Thanks to all of our loyal listeners!As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcasts Top 50 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts Top 70 Security Hacking Podcasts This list is the most comprehensive ranking of Cyber Security Podcasts online and we are honoured to feature amongst the best! 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]

Operation Endgame didn’t just disrupt a single ransomware group — it shook the entire cybercrime economy. In this episode, we break down how the world’s largest coordinated cyber takedown dismantled the loaders, botnets, and access brokers that ransomware groups relied on… and what criminals are building in their place.Cybersecurity expert Tyler Moffitt  unpacks:How Endgame crippled the cyber underground’s supply chainWhy ransomware groups are collapsing, splintering, or turning sloppyThe rise of micro-crews, info-stealers, and cloud-session takeoversHow AI is accelerating criminal tacticsWhat defenders must prioritize heading into 2026The threat landscape has changed dramatically — here’s what you need to know to stay ahead.It's 5 years since Reimagining Cyber began. Thanks to all of our loyal listeners!As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcasts Top 50 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts Top 70 Security Hacking Podcasts This list is the most comprehensive ranking of Cyber Security Podcasts online and we are honoured to feature amongst the best! 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]

In this episode, Rob Aragao welcomes back cybersecurity expert and author Michael Echols to unpack the urgent realities behind his new book, AI Chaos.Michael explains how AI is rapidly entering operational technology (OT) systems—the infrastructure that runs our power grids, water systems, transportation, satellites, and more. But with this transformation comes a critical problem: leaders don’t truly understand where AI is operating, how it behaves, or how to control it.Together, Rob and Michael explore:How AI-driven OT systems are reshaping today’s critical infrastructure threat landscapeWhy future failures may not come from hackers—but from AI-enabled automation that organizations can’t see or shut offThe hidden vulnerabilities created by interconnected sensors, ML models, and autonomous decision loopsHow organizations should rethink resilience, governance, and risk in an AI-powered worldMichael’s AIM Frame maturity model and how leaders can assess their readiness for AI incidentsPractical steps security and technology leaders should take now to map AI usage, increase visibility, and prepare for inevitable model drift or autonomous system failuresIf your organization relies on OT, automation, or AI-driven systems, this conversation is a must-listen wake-up call.It's 5 years since Reimagining Cyber began. Thanks to all of our loyal listeners!As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcasts Top 50 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts Top 70 Security Hacking Podcasts This list is the most comprehensive ranking of Cyber Security Podcasts online and we are honoured to feature amongst the best! 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]

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 centersIt's 5 years since Reimagining Cyber began. Thanks to all of our loyal listeners!As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcasts Top 50 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts Top 70 Security Hacking Podcasts This list is the most comprehensive ranking of Cyber Security Podcasts online and we are honoured to feature amongst the best! 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]