The 443 - Security Simplified

Secplicity

Get inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers. Each week, we’ll educate and entertain you by breaking down and simplifying the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends. Using our special blend of expertise, wit, and cynicism, we’ll turn complex security concepts into easily understood and actionable insights.

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Yesterday · 41 min
HuggingFace's List of Demands - The 443 Podcast - Episode 381
This week on the podcast, we review HuggingFace's technical write up of their recent run in with a rogue OpenAI model, as well as their CEO's demands from OpenAI in response. We then cover an interesting research whitepaper that describes a side channel attack that could let AI transcribe typed text by an audio recording alone. We end with a threat intelligence report about DNS Poisoning attacks against hotel Wi-Fi systems.
July 27 · 37 min
OpenAI's Models Go Rogue - The 443 Podcast - Episode 380
Enter our AI Innovation Challenge: https://www.research.net/r/WatchGuard-AI-Innovation-Challenge-2026 This week on the podcast, we cover the crazy saga that unfolded between the popular open-source AI platform Hugging Face and the frontier AI lab OpenAI. After that, we discuss a recent WordPress remote code execution vulnerability WP2Shell and the research process that Searchlight Cyber followed to uncover it sing artificial intelligence. Finally, we end with a quick analysis of Palo Alto Global Protec's authentication bypass vulnerability CVE-2026-0257
July 20 · 44 min
WatchGuard's Cyber Hygiene Report - The 443 Podcast - Episode 379
Enter our AI Innovation Challenge: https://secure.watchguard.com/aichall... This week on the podcast we cover the key takeaways from the just-released Cyber Hygiene Report from WatchGuard. After that, we discuss a recent alert from CISA and other international security agencies on state-sponsored attacks against network equipment. We end with an interesting research post on exfiltrating data from Claude's memory.
July 13 · 31 min
Lessons from a CISA Security Incident - The 443 Podcast - Episode 378
Enter our AI Innovation Challenge: https://secure.watchguard.com/aichallenge This week on the podcast, we review an after action report from CISA on a security incident they responded to back in May. After that, we cover a vulnerability in Amazon's Q Extension for VSCode before covering a research post from Microsoft on Giga Wiper.
July 6 · 32 min
NIST and CVE Grading - The 443 Podcast - Episode 377
This week on the podcast, we take a look at the impact of the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) backing away from their previous role of enriching vulnerability CVE records. Before that, we discuss Huntress's insider threat drama before ending with an AI-assisted vulnerability discovery in the Front Gate Tickets platform.
July 2 · 31 min
NoisyS0cks - The 443 Podcast - Episode 376
This week on the podcast we welcome back Ryan Estes from the WatchGuard Endpoint Security attestation team to discuss a recent deep dive analysis of NoisyS0cks. After that, we give an update on the latest trends in Ransomware targeting SMBs.
June 22 · 34 min
The Claude Fable Saga - The 443 Podcast - Episode 375
This week on the podcast, we unpack the Claude Fable 5 release and subsequent revocation following an export control directive from the US federal government. After that, we cover the recent FortiBleed credential dump, discussing its likely origins, before reviewing the most recent Windows 0day disclosed by Nightmare Eclipse.
June 18 · 33 min
Helping APAC Organizations Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats with Brett Chalmers - The 443 Podcast - Episode 374
Recorded live at WatchGuard’s APAC Partner Conference in Bali, Indonesia, this episode of 443 – Security Simplified features Brett Chalmers joining Marc Laliberte and Corey Nachreiner to discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape across APAC. The conversation covers emerging threats, security challenges facing organizations, and how MSPs can help customers build resilience and strengthen their security posture in an increasingly complex threat environment.
June 4 · 31 min
Cybersecurity Challenges and Opportunities Across APAC with Henson Yem - The 443 Podcast - Episode 373
Recorded live at WatchGuard’s Impact Partner Conference in Bali, Indonesia, this episode features Henson Yem, CIO and Technical Services Director at Tang Technology. Henson joins Marc Laliberte and Corey Nachreiner to discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape across Australia and APAC, including emerging threats, the growing impact of AI, and the challenges organizations face in strengthening their security posture. The conversation also explores how MSPs can help customers build resilience, improve security maturity, and navigate an increasingly complex threat environment.
May 26 · 51 min
Time to Exploit is Cratering - The 443 Podcast - Episode 372
This week on the podcast we bring back WatchGuard's VP of MDR and Endpoint Adam Winston to discuss the cratering mean time to exploit of vulnerabilities and GitHub's recent data breach.
May 19 · 36 min
Cybersecurity Across Europe: Partnerships, AI, and Emerging Threats with Peter Johnson - The 443 Podcast - Episode 371
Recorded at WatchGuard’s EMEA Partner Conference, in Dubrovnik, Croatia, this episode of 443 – Security Simplified features Peter Johnson from Schwartz GmbH for a conversation on how cybersecurity priorities are evolving across Europe. Peter discusses the increasing complexity organizations face when balancing security, compliance, and operational efficiency, along with the challenges of supporting customers and partners with varying levels of cybersecurity maturity. The discussion also covers the growing influence of AI on both attackers and defenders, regional differences in security approaches, and the practical steps businesses can take to strengthen resilience against modern cyber threats.
May 14 · 34 min
MSPs, Cyber Resilience, & the Human Side of Security w/James McMillan - The 443 Podcast - Episode 370
Marc Laliberte and Corey Nachreiner recorded a special episode from WatchGuard’s EMEA Partner Conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia, featuring James McMillan, CTO of Redinet Limited. They discussed the evolving cybersecurity landscape for MSPs and businesses across Europe. James shares insights from his journey in IT and cybersecurity, the growing challenges organizations face as threats become more sophisticated, and why cyber resilience requires more than just technology. The conversation also explores how AI is changing security operations, the importance of building strong customer relationships, and what separates organizations that are proactively improving security from those struggling to keep pace.
May 4 · 29 min
You Wouldn't Download a Shipment - The 443 Podcast - Episode 369
This week on the podcast, we discuss a recent warning from the FBI about hacking leading to stolen shipments. Before that, we cover the Vercel software supply chain incident before discussing the Vect Ransomware-as-a-service turned accidental wiper.
April 28 · 33 min
Cybersecurity in LATAM: SMB Risks, AI, and Regional Realities with Paul Harris - The 443 Podcast - Episode 368
This week on the podcast, Marc and Corey sit down with Paul Harris, CEO of BGLA and Futurity Corp at WatchGuard's Impact Partner Conference in Tulum, to explore the evolving cybersecurity landscape across Latin America. Paul shares his journey from early days in cybersecurity to leading organizations in the region, while breaking down the biggest concerns facing LATAM SMBs today. The conversation also covers how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, the challenges of securing partners across diverse markets, and practical advice for business leaders looking to stay ahead of cyber risk in LATAM.
April 20 · 34 min
A RedSun Rises - The 443 Podcast - Episode 367
This week on the podcast we discuss RedSun, the latest researcher-disclosed zero-day in Microsoft Windows. After that, we chat about a Europol-lead takedown of DDoS-for-hire services before ending with our thoughts on Microsoft's latest RDP security updates.
April 15 · 35 min
Project Glasswing - The 443 Podcast - Episode 366
This week on the podcast, we discuss Anthropic's Project Glasswing and what the Claude Mythos announcement means to cybersecurity. After that, we cover FrostArmada, a campaign from a Russian GRU-backed threat actor that has compromised tens of thousands of home networking routers. Finally we end with a chat about Google Chrome 146's new feature to protect against session hijacking.
April 7 · 32 min
Claude Code Accidently Goes Open-Source - The 443 Podcast - Episode 365
This week on the podcast, we cover the accidental Claude Code source code leak and what it means for users and the wider ecosystem. After that, we discuss the Axios supply chain compromise impacting users of a JavaScript library with over 100 million weekly downloads. We end with our thoughts on Browser Gate, the name given to allegations that Microsoft is illegally harvesting LinkedIn customer data for a competitive advantage.
March 30 · 45 min
The US Ban on Foreign Routers - The 443 Podcast - Episode 364
This week on the podcast, we discuss the US government's ban on foreign-manufactured consumer routers and its likely impact. After that, we cover a research post from Huntress on a recent phishing campaign leveraging OAuth Device Authentication flows to retain long-term access to compromised accounts. We end with a review of key takeaways from Google's Cloud Threat Horizons report for H1 2026.
March 23 · 52 min
Cybersecurity Analyst & Investigations Lead, Kristen Yang - The 443 Podcast - Episode 363
In this episode, Corey Nachreiner interviews WatchGuard Cybersecurity Analyst and Threat Emulation & Investigations Lead, Kristen Yang, about the path into cybersecurity, the evolution from threat hunting to leading investigations, and the realities of defending against modern attacks. They explore today’s threat landscape, incident response mistakes, red teaming lessons, MITRE ATT&CK, AI in security, and the skills analysts need most, plus a rapid-fire round to close things out.
March 16 · 40 min
Stryker's Network Disruption - The 443 Podcast - Episode 362
This week on the podcast, we cover the cyber attack that managed to wipe more than 200,000 resources off of the medical technology giant Syryker's network. After that, we review a research post on a good chrome extension gone bad. We end by discussing a recent Microsoft threat intelligence post on how North Korean-backed threat actors have operationalize AI for job scams.