Security Cocktail Hour

• Ep. 60: Crypto Kidnappings, Lost Keys, and Million-Dollar Bug Bounties

  Forbes 30 Under 30 cybersecurity expert Yevheniia Broshevan discusses crypto security challenges, bug bounty programs, and the reality that 95% of Bitcoin has been mined while 11-18% is lost forever.🔥 What You'll Learn:The concerning trend in crypto losses hitting $3 billion this year aloneHow bug bounties in Web3 can reach up to $10 million for critical vulnerabilitiesHow operational security failures cause more crypto thefts than code vulnerabilitiesWhy diversification is critical when storing digital assetsThe reality behind crypto kidnappingsReal-world asset tokenization and the future of digital assetsKey management best practices🎯 Guest Spotlight:Yevheniia Broshevan – Co-Founder and CEO of Hacken, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and Web3 security pioneer who has been active in crypto since 2014. Hacken, an end-to-end security and compliance partner for digital assets, has conducted security assessments for over 2,000 clients and operates a community of 50,000+ ethical hackers who have identified vulnerabilities worth millions.💡 Key Takeaways:Access control issues and private key leakage cause majority of crypto hacksBug bounties in crypto can reach 5-10% of potential losses (millions in payouts)Hardware wallets, diversification, and proper key management are essentialThe industry lost $2.5 billion last year, $3 billion this year - trend is acceleratingPhishing and social engineering remain the weakest links in crypto security🚨 Critical Security Insights:From penetration testing blockchain protocols to smart contract audits, Yev reveals the hidden vulnerabilities that put billions at risk. Whether you're a crypto investor, security professional, or curious about Web3 technology, this conversation delivers actionable intelligence you can't afford to miss.💬 Comment: What's your biggest crypto security concern?Follow the Security Cocktail Hour podcast:Website: https://securitycocktailhour.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/security-cocktail-hour/Twitter/X: @SecCocktailHourInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seccocktailhour/Guest Links:Yevheniia Broshevan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/broshevan/Hacken: https://hacken.io#CryptoSecurity #Web3Security #Blockchain #Cybersecurity #DigitalAssets #SmartContracts #CryptoHacking #BugBounty #Web3 #SecurityPodcast #Forbes30Under30 #EthicalHacking #PenetrationTesting #CryptoWallet #KeyManagement #SecurityAudit #DeFi #Cryptocurrency

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• Ep. 59: WiFi Pineapple Unboxing: The Hacker Device From TV Shows!

  Ever wondered what that mysterious "WiFi Pineapple" device from hacker movies actually does? Today we're unboxing the Hak5 WiFi Pineapple Mark 7 - the real penetration testing tool that's been featured in countless TV shows and movies!🔥 What We Cover:Complete unboxing of the WiFi Pineapple Mark 7How hackers use this for man-in-the-middle attackWhy you should be worried about fake WiFi hotspotsReal-world scenarios where this could be deployedEthical penetration testing applications⚠️ STAY SAFE: This video is for educational and ethical penetration testing purposes only. Always use these tools responsibly and only on networks you own or have explicit permission to test.For a discussion on these tools and the ethics of using them, listen to Episode 6: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/security-cocktail-hour-po/episodes/Ep--6-Flipper-Zero-and-Other-Totally-Legit-Hacking-Tools-e2bsa4iFor more unboxing videos of hacking and cybersecurity devices, check out this episode:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/security-cocktail-hour-po/episodes/Ep--58-Travel-Router-Unboxing-Dont-Get-Hacked-on-Vacation-e36dgrf#WiFiPineapple #Hak5 #CyberSecurity #PenetrationTesting #Unboxing #InfoSec #EthicalHacking #SecurityCocktailHour

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• Ep. 58: Travel Router Unboxing: Don't Get Hacked on Vacation!

  Back in Episode 54 we talked about vacation cybersecurity, including the dangers of hotel WiFi and public networks. Today we're unboxing the travel router that could save your digital life while traveling (or at least save you a lot of grief).🚨 Why You NEED This:Hotel WiFi is a hacker's playground. From man-in-the-middle attacks to data theft, public networks are incredibly dangerous. This tiny device creates your own secure network bubble wherever you go!🏨 Real Vacation Scenarios:Hotel room internet securityAirport lounge protectionCoffee shop safetyAirbnb and rental property networksInternational travel considerations

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• Ep 57: Dr. Nikki Robinson: Why Security Teams Fail at Human Factors

  It takes an advanced degree to understand the psychology behind why users hate security controls, so we got someone with two: Dr. Nikki Robinson, DSc Cybersecurity, PhD Human Factors. Nikki joins us to break down the real reasons security implementations fail—and how to fix them.What You'll Learn:🔹Why vulnerability scoring goes wrong (hint: it's not the tech)🔹How to get 99% patching rates through automation🔹The psychology behind user resistance to security controls🔹Why developers say "I can't implement secure code" (and what to do about it)🔹Human factors engineering for cybersecurity practitionersReal-World Insights:♦️From 60% to 99% vulnerability remediation in 6 months♦️Why 600-page security policies guarantee failure♦️The empathy approach to security policy enforcement♦️API sprawl and agentic AI risks keeping security pros awakeDr. Robinson combines IT operations experience with advanced degrees in cybersecurity and human factors psychology. Her research reveals why traditional security approaches create resistance—and practical frameworks that actually work.She also schools us in how to make a tequila sunrise (technique matters!)

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• Ep. 56: From Zero-Day Hunter to Cyber Defender: Cody Pierce's Journey

  Why would a hacker at the top of his game who found dozens of zero-days switch to defense? The answer is a lot more complicated than you think. In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Cody Pierce, co-founder and CEO of Neon Cyber and former Zero Day Initiative researcher. Cody gives us an insider view into the exploit marketplace, and tells us why he went from offense to defense.🎯 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:✅ The REAL difference between vulnerabilities and exploits (most people get this wrong)✅ Why attackers "bank" zero-days instead of using them immediately✅ The shocking economics behind exploit marketplaces ($50K to nearly worthless in seconds)✅ How nation-state attacks actually work (it's not what you think)✅ What happened with Cody's own USB hacking tool✅ What motivated Cody to change his approach to ecruityPerfect for: Cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, IT managers, security researchers, students, and anyone curious about the real world of cyber warfare#Cybersecurity #Podcast #ZeroDay #EthicalHacking #InfoSec #InformationSecurity #CyberWarfare #SecurityResearch #Vulnerabilities #Exploits #CyberDefense #ZeroDayInitiative #CyberEthics

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