Brutally Honest Security

32:42

Grok AI in a Botnet? Plus SharePoint Exploits,...

Brutally Honest Security ·

2026/10/05

This episode of Brutally Honest Security covers several major cybersecurity stories, including the x47.c Windows botnet and its use of xAI Grok, the September 2026 V2 Exchange Server security update, and continued exploitation of SharePoint vulnerabilities by the Warlock threat group.Also covered are the ransomware incident that forced the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi to shut down systems, along with the detention of a suspected ShinyHunters hacker in Jordan.Topics include AI-powered

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28:11

Is AI Really the Threat? Cyber Hype, ClickFix Attacks...

Brutally Honest Security ·

2026/09/15

AI companies are warning that artificial intelligence may be moving too fast, but is anyone actually going to slow down?In this episode of Brutally Honest Security, Eric Taylor takes on the growing AI arms race and questions whether calls to pump the brakes on development match what is actually happening across the technology industry. While the headlines focus on advanced AI models and autonomous threats, Eric looks at a much more immediate cybersecurity reality: AI may already be helping

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21:12

Meta AI Privacy Risks, ScreenConnect Vulnerabilities...

Brutally Honest Security ·

2026/09/07

How much information about you can AI piece together from years of social media posts, photos, tags and digital breadcrumbs?In this episode of Brutally Honest Security, Eric Taylor reacts to a disturbing example of Meta AI connecting information across social media to build detailed profiles involving a user's family and location. It opens a much bigger conversation about online privacy, the data we willingly share, the information exposed through breaches, and how easily those pieces can

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28:14

AI Hype, Ransomware Reality & AI Threats Nobody Wants...

Brutally Honest Security ·

2026/09/03

CONTENT ADVISORY: The final portion of this episode includes a discussion of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), child exploitation, and the legal and ethical questions surrounding this content. No CSAM or graphic imagery is shown. The discussion references a written LinkedIn post but may still be disturbing or difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised, and this segment is not appropriate for children.==============================Cybercrime may be adopting

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14:26

CMMC Is Paused... But Your Cybersecurity Shouldn't Be

Brutally Honest Security ·

2026/08/26

When it comes to cybersecurity, sugarcoating is not an option. Brutally Honest Security cuts through the noise with raw, unfiltered insights from Eric Taylor — a seasoned digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) expert known for his “no-holds-barred” style.Each episode dives straight into the heart of information security:🔥 Ransomware updates & evolving trends📧 Business Email Compromise (BEC) and phishing🛠 Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)🌑 Threat actor activity

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160:27

AI Governance, Tool Sprawl & Getting Doxxed by...

Brutally Honest Security ·

2026/04/23

When it comes to cybersecurity, sugarcoating is not an option. Brutally Honest Security cuts through the noise with raw, unfiltered insights from Eric Taylor — a seasoned digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) expert known for his “no-holds-barred” style.Each episode dives straight into the heart of information security:🔥 Ransomware updates & evolving trends📧 Business Email Compromise (BEC) and phishing🛠 Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)🌑 Threat actor activity

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18:48

Encrypt Everything Post & DFIR Firms You Can Trust

Brutally Honest Security ·

2026/02/20

When it comes to cybersecurity, sugarcoating is not an option. Brutally Honest Security cuts through the noise with raw, unfiltered insights from Eric Taylor — a seasoned digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) expert known for his “no-holds-barred” style.Each episode dives straight into the heart of information security:🔥 Ransomware updates & evolving trends📧 Business Email Compromise (BEC) and phishing🛠 Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)🌑 Threat actor activity

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42:41

Holiday Scam Season: Spot It, Share It, Stop It

Brutally Honest Security ·

2025/12/01

This week on Brutally Honest Security, host Eric Taylor flags a timely and critical risk: the surge in holiday-season scams.As festive shopping, deliveries, and goodwill ramp up, so do scams targeting unsuspecting shoppers, families, and well-meaning gift-givers.Topics covered:🎯 The most common holiday scams - from fake retail sites and spoofed delivery notices to phishing & smishing, fake charities, and “too-good-to-be-true” deals - help your friends and family to stay safe this

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92:27

Data Breach, Massive Fine & Failed Response: Lessons...

Brutally Honest Security ·

2025/11/03

In Episode 4 of Brutally Honest Security, host Eric Taylor takes aim at one of the most revealing cyber-incidents of the year: the Information Commissioner’s Office’s £14 million penalty against Capita plc and subsidiary CPSL following a breach that exposed 6.6 million individuals and almost one terabyte of data. You’ll hear: • 📉 How an infected file on a single device triggered an attacker from infiltration to lateral movement — and why a 58-hour delay in response turned a manageable

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36:02

Patch Tuesday Panic, Qilin’s Hybrid Strike & the F5...

Brutally Honest Security ·

2025/10/29

Eric Taylor slices through the week’s noise in Brutally Honest Security — no spin, only sharp, actionable insight.This episode covers the crucial headlines every security pro should know:🔧 Microsoft’s October Patch Tuesday: a record-scale release — 172 vulnerabilities patched, including multiple zero-days — and why patch prioritization matters now more than ever. https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/blog/patch-tuesday-analysis-october-2025 🐙 Qilin’s hybrid attack: a new play combining Linux

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153:09

CSRMC, LockBit 5.0 & Phishing Fallout - Brutally...

Brutally Honest Security ·

2025/09/29

In this episode of Brutally Honest Security, Eric Taylor tears into the week’s most critical and pulse-raising cybersecurity developments — no fluff, just facts and blunt insight.Episode Headlines & Links:👉 How the newly rebranded Department of War is replacing legacy frameworks with its Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct (CSRMC) - shifting to continuous, automated real-time defense.

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145:01

AsyncRAT, FileFix & Airport Shutdowns - Brutally...

Brutally Honest Security ·

2025/09/22

When it comes to cybersecurity, sugarcoating is not an option. Brutally Honest Security cuts through the noise with raw, unfiltered insights from Eric Taylor — a seasoned digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) expert known for his “no-holds-barred” style.Each episode dives straight into the heart of information security:🔥 Ransomware updates & evolving trends📧 Business Email Compromise (BEC) and phishing🛠 Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)🌑 Threat actor activity

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